CAMHS Crisis Hwb Practitioner & Outreach Worker
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Job Summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS TO 31/3/26 DUE TO FUNDING.
We are looking for a highly motivated specialist practitioner to join our CAMHS crisis, assertive outreach and home treatment team. The successful applicant will be based in a community-based service across the communities of Powys. This post is supporting the development of a sanctuary Hwb pilot and the job is until March 2025. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at Crisis Hwb where there will be provision for children, young people and their families to come and receive support for their mental health distress in a friendly and safe environment, with the opportunity to provide outcomes for children and young people who are at risk of hospital admission due to their mental distress. The CAMHS crisis HWB will provide a service for children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis with complex needs and are at risk of admission to hospital. Intensive Home Treatment will be provided in collaboration with the service user in the least restrictive setting, 7 days a week, 365 days a year as per rota. It will also facilitate the early discharge of those admitted to inpatient units, through time-limited intensive intervention in the community and provide support to those at risk from admission to the DGH for a mental health need and/or Tier 4 provision. The successful applicant will work with children, young people and their families in community and home settings.
About Us
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Powys Teaching Health Board values the contribution of staff to our diverse portfolio of community-based services. We offer development pathways and prioritise well-being. For more information about benefits and values, visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
Details
Date posted: 02 September 2025
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Powys Teaching Health Board, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5ES
Job Description
Job responsibilities: You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities or social work
Desirable
* Evidence of working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties
* Specialist knowledge/training/experience in mental health difficulties in children and adolescents
* Good working knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010 and Children Act 1989, 2004
Experience
Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disabilities or social work
Desirable
* Evidence of working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties
Skills
Essential
* High level of assessment/risk assessment/planning and evaluation skills for working with acute mental health crisis
* Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation (POVA/Safeguarding)
* Awareness of current developments in Mental Health Practice
* Evidence of clinical and professional post-qualification training and development
* Understanding of Mental Health Measure
* Prepared to undertake relevant skills training
Desirable
* Trauma Informed / ACES informed
* Understanding how attachment issues can affect children and young people’s coping
* DBT or coping with strong emotions skills
* Theraplay and DDP skills
* Brief Family Therapy / specialist parenting qualification / Training Cognitive Behavioural qualification / Training Counselling qualification / Training Clinical Supervision qualification
Other Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for DBS will be made.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Powys Teaching Health Board
Address: PTHB, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5ES
Employer's website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
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