Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

CAMHS BOOST Support Worker (Bolstering Our Outreach Scope & Tasks)

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Job Description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewBOOST is a team developed to provide a responsive, hands on support service to Young People struggling with a range of mental health problems. The post holder will work into one of the Integrated Children And Adolescents Mental Health Service Teams ( ICAMHS) for 60% of the clinical working week. This team will be identified upon successful appointment. During this time, the post holder will implement care plans , as prescribed by the multi-disciplinary team , the Registered Practitioner; the young person and their parent/guardian. The role will be over seen by the allocated Clinical Practitioner and job planned; supported by our clinical model: CAPA (Choice & Partnership Approach) . The remaining 40% will require the post holder to work into ICAMHS Emergency Pathway. This entails working into Ty Fforest, which is a new unit for Young People presenting with an emerging crisis, and offering a service wide response/support . The post holder, will work in a wide range of therapeutic settings, which will involve travelling Pan Gwent.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be required to offer individual and group work. This work will be therapeutic and tailored to the young person experiencing psychological and emotional distress and their families. Other duties also include : To work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT ) Referring to internal and external agencies and professionals, Attending regular MDT, formulations and consultations. To work closely and deliver therapeutic intervention to Young People presenting with a range of mild to severe complex Mental Health needs and disorders Work across Part 1 and 2 of the Mental Health services within ICAMHS Be familiar with observing, assessing and sharing risk Hold knowledge and feel confident with identifying and reporting any Safeguarding concerns Assist in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of Young People and their families. Weekend/evening working will be required.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.ValuesEssential criteriaMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationExperienceEssential criteriaMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationQualifications/KnowledgeEssential criteriaMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDesirable criteriaMeets all desirbale criteria as per attached job description/person specificationAptitude and AbilitiesEssential criteriaMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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