This is an excitingnew opportunity for a full time band 3 support worker to join an expandingteam working within CAMHS Neurodiversity Pathway working with Children, Youngpeople and families. You will join an established pathwaywithin CAMHS service supporting provision of early intervention services withinthe community the aim is to support both the Child Development Centre and Childand Adolescent Mental Health Children, Young people and families post diagnostically.
You would be part ofa pathway that is delivering early intervention services to Children and Young People (CYP) and theirfamilies in their community. The core function of the pathway will be to provideFamily, child and young person focused support, Structure group work-themed,Drop-ins, Child-led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support. You will also support covering a telephone advisory line- Morning and afternoon (initially 1.Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
To work as part of the Neurodiversity pathway to work with children and
young people and families post diagnostically on discharge from the Child Development Centre or the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To support the delivery of evidence-based support in a timely manner
The core function of the pathway will be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structure group work-themed, drop ins, Child led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support. They will also support with covering a Telephone advisory line- Morning and afternoon 1.To support the delivery of evidence-based parenting programmes for children and young people.
Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. To work aspart of the Neurodiversity pathway to work with children and
young people andfamilies post diagnostically on discharge from the Child Development Centre orthe Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To support the delivery of evidence-basedsupport in a timely manner
The core function of the pathwaywill be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structuregroup work-themed, drop ins, Child led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support.They will also support with covering a Telephone advisory line- Morning andafternoon 1.To support the delivery of evidence-basedparenting programmes for children and young people.
Ensure planned interventions are implementedeffectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Maintain standards of care to highestlevel within available resources.
To maintain confidentiality in respectof the young people at all times.
Communicate clearly with children and youngpeople, their families and all other health professional groups.
Actively participate in clinicalgovernance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence ofcare or clinical policy development.
Ensure that children and young peopleare encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need andhow they can access specific interventions. This is to promote person-centred planning.
To work aspart of the Neurodiversity pathway to work with children and
young people andfamilies post diagnostically on discharge from the Child Development Centre orthe Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
To support the delivery of evidence-basedsupport in a timely manner
The core function of the pathwaywill be to provide Family, child and young person focused support, Structuregroup work-themed, drop ins, Child led Play, Sensory support and Sleep support.They will also support with covering a Telephone advisory line- Morning andafternoon 1.To support the delivery of evidence-basedparenting programmes for children and young people.
Ensure planned interventions are implementedeffectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Maintain standards of care to highestlevel within available resources.
To maintain confidentiality in respectof the young people at all times.
Communicate clearly with children and youngpeople, their families and all other health professional groups.
Actively participate in clinicalgovernance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence ofcare or clinical policy development.
Ensure that children and young peopleare encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need andhow they can access specific interventions. This is to promote person-centred planning.
Ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families/carers, who are experiencing mental health problems in the community setting.
Computer literate.
NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of relevant study and/or experience.
A background of working in a care setting and/or a desire to undertake a career in mental health. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity
Ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families/carers, who are experiencing mental health problems in the community setting.
Computer literate.
NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of relevant study and/or experience.
A background of working in a care setting and/or a desire to undertake a career in mental health. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement..
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement..
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