Responsibilities:
To assist the Care co-ordinators in the assessment of needs including behaviour, mental health and any identified needs from neurodiversity.
To develop and implement Care Plans and safety plans in collaboration with the CYP and family.
To act as an advocate for the CYP and family.
To engage supportively with the CYP.
To provide appropriate psychoeducation and information to CYP and families and carers to promote coping skills.
To assist CYP in accessing appropriate social, recreational and occupational activities which will aid recovery.
To be aware of any clinical risk and to liaise closely with CYPMHS/Care Co-ordinator and multi-agency as appropriate.
To use skills and techniques gained through mandatory training to de-escalate situations where there is physical or verbal aggression and take appropriate action.
To be aware of the needs and rights of CYPs with respect to culture, race and gender.
To work to meet the CYP's needs, and to take a systemic approach with the family.
To participate in the multidisciplinary team and attend team/clinical meetings as appropriate, e.g., CPA reviews, CAF and Safeguarding meetings.
To undertake joint work with other team members and professionals as required.
To liaise with Health, Social Care, School and Voluntary agencies, providing and receiving information as appropriate.
To provide practical and emotional support to Children and young people (CYP) and their families.
About Mersey Care:
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
The successful candidates will be offered a breadth of opportunities to develop your skills and all additional training will be provided. When joining the team, you will be provided with an induction into CYP services covering all areas of care as well as shadowing clinical staff during your induction period. You will have regular supervision and development opportunities to help support your skill set in the area of CYP mental health service.
Working Conditions:
This position requires you to work 9-5 Monday to Friday office based with some hybrid working. You will be based at our Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre where you will be able to park free of charge. Additionally, as a Merseycare employee, you will receive a generous annual leave allowance, a full set of IT equipment, access to a trust gym and opportunities for further training.
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