Overview
In addition to working directly with young people attending Reception through to Year 13, there is also an opportunity to support those who are home schooled, on the emotional based school avoidance pathway and at risk of exclusion. Parents and carers as well as teaching staff within our education settings are included within our whole school approach offer and support for them is provided through workshops, training and dedicated interventions. As an MHST Support Worker you will be expected to work autonomously but also as part of a dynamic mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged. This approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings. You will be provided with training around whole school approach and observing young people within various settings that may lead to a diagnosis. The skills you will bring with you into the post will enable you to develop your knowledge in common mental health problems via whole school approach and group support for children, young people and their parents. You will also gain more knowledge around the education system and the role of the Senior mental Health Lead within the education setting.
Responsibilities
* Work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals delivering a wide range of evidence informed interventions
* Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to work with children, young people and families.
* Develop and practice evidence-based skills to carry out whole school approach activities including groups.
* Carry out observations of young people within various settings which may lead to a diagnosis.
* Support co-production as well as the use of social media within the service.
Qualifications
* Demonstrate and evidence they have some knowledge of the education system
* Have experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
* Have experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
* Have experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties
* Are skilled in working with children and young people with emerging emotional wellbeing needs
* Believe in providing a young person with the best possible outcomes
* Work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary/multiagency team
About Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. Across the region we provide: Adult and older adult mental health services; Specialist learning disability services; Mental health services for children and young people; Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley.
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, with the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. We employ over 4,000 people and are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our Trust vision is to improve health and wellbeing for everyone, and to achieve the best possible work/life balance.
Successful applicants for clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the national Care Certificate qualification and will be supported to attain this once in post. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities, providing opportunities for flexible working and is a non-smoking organisation. We are committed to Anti-Racism, Disability Inclusion, and LGBTQ+ Equality, and welcome applications from people who belong to minority or marginalised communities, including Black and Asian, Disabled (including hidden disabilities such as Neurodiversity, Mental Health, etc), or LGBTQ+ people. Disabled applicants may request Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) consideration. Please indicate your intention to apply under the GIS in the relevant section. Applicants may request reasonable adjustments to the interview process at each recruitment stage. Some posts may require a Standard Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this depends on the position and offences involved.
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