Job overview
The post holder will work as a member of Neuro Hub for Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale (HMR) CAMHS, located in the heart of the community in Rochdale Town Centre.
The Neuro Hub is a dynamic, community-based service for young people presenting with suspected or diagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions.
The role includes:-
* Advice & Signposting:
Provide timely mental health advice and signposting to children, young people, families, and professionals accessing the service.
* Therapeutic Interventions:
Deliver brief, evidence-based therapeutic interventions (e.g. CBT-informed, solution-focused, psychoeducation) to young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
* Community Engagement:
Build relationships within local communities, working in partnership with schools, GPs, youth services, and Early Help teams to deliver targeted locality work.
* Group Facilitation:
Co-facilitate wellbeing and psychoeducational group sessions to promote mental health awareness and emotional resilience.
* Multi-Disciplinary Working:
Work as part of the wider #Thrive MDT and local system, contributing to case discussions, joint assessments, and collaborative care planning.
* Outcome Monitoring:
Use appropriate tools to assess, review, and document progress, maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service evaluation.
* Supervision:
* To engage in/deliver managerial and clinical supervision, including with appropriate consent, recording and reviewing of live clinical work.
Main duties of the job
* Good knowledge of Neurodivergent Conditions eg ASC, PDA, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourettes
* Experience of working with neurodivergent children and families
* Ability to practise in a neuro affirmative way
* Good listening skills
* Non-judgemental approach
* Ability to hold space for strongly expressed emotions
* Ability to run and develop workshops for parents/carers of neurodivergent children
* Attend meetings in school and the ability to confidently use respectful challenge as required
* Comfortable working within a small team of professionals who specialise in neurodivergence
* Confidence to liaise with other professionals
As a Locality Mental Health Practitioner in the Neuro Hub, you will play a key role in delivering accessible, early support to children and young people with emerging mental health needs. You will provide advice, signposting, brief therapeutic interventions, and contribute to group and community work. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early help, enjoys working in fast-paced, community-based settings, and values a whole-system, trauma-informed approach.
The post holder will at times work across the borough from community locations to offer consultations and support to a range of professionals and partner agencies.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to maximise people’s potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
2. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
3. Access to Continued Professional Development
4. Involvement in improvement and research activities
5. Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
6. Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Advice & Signposting:
Provide timely mental health advice and signposting to children, young people, families, and professionals accessing #Thrive drop-ins, phone lines, and outreach events.
* Drop-In Support:
Offer emotional wellbeing support to young people attending drop-in sessions, using a warm, person-centred approach and solution-focused conversations.
* Therapeutic Interventions:
Deliver brief, evidence-based therapeutic interventions (e.g. CBT-informed, solution-focused, psychoeducation) to young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake case management responsibilities within the caseload.
* Community Engagement:
Build relationships within local communities, working in partnership with schools, GPs, youth services, and Early Help teams to deliver targeted locality work.
* Group Facilitation:
Co-facilitate wellbeing and psychoeducational group sessions to promote mental health awareness and emotional resilience.
* Multi-Disciplinary Working:
Work as part of the wider #Thrive MDT and local system, contributing to case discussions, joint assessments, and collaborative care planning.
* Risk Management:
Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding and mental health risks, escalating in line with policy and liaising with CAMHS or social care as needed. In line with Pennine care and CAMHS procedures and protocols.
* Outcome Monitoring:
Use appropriate tools to assess, review, and document progress, maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service evaluation.
* Supervision:
To engage in/deliver managerial and clinical supervision, including with appropriate consent, recording and reviewing of live clinical work.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NMC nursing or social work or equivalent Health /social care qualification
* Significant post qualification experience in community mental health services to post graduate diploma leve
Experience
Essential criteria
* Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
* Experience of case management of young people
* Experience of multi-agency working
Desirable criteria
* Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people.
* Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of Youth Offending services.
* Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues relating to young people
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessment
* Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions with this client group
* Ability to work well with a team
* Ability to manage a caseload
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a clinical context
work related circumstances
Essential criteria
* Occasional evening and weekend working may be necessary
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.
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