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Job Summary
Working with CYP emotional needs across all elements of the iTHRIVE model. This diverse and exciting role delivers a range of interventions to CYP (children and young people) at various stages of their emotional recovery and safety needs. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary community team you will work on a rotational basis across the community day & educational provisions as well as the urgent need Haven evening (inc. weekends) service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the mental and emotional well-being of CYP within our community. This position involves providing direct urgent mental health services, collaborating with families, emergency services, CAMHS, schools, and community organisations, and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for young people.
The ideal candidate will have experience in providing direct urgent need mental health support, a strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people, the risks presented on engagement with emergency and urgent services, and effective responses to behaviours that challenge and de-escalation techniques, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
About Us
ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence-based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.
We are a values-driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving people's lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like the opportunity to work within a close team of committed professionals and you share our values of designing and delivering health services.
Job Responsibilities
1. Haven (Evening service) In this part of the role you will be the lead support and responsible for providing direct urgent emotional support for CYP presenting significant critical safety needs and behaviours that challenge.
2. Independently conduct rapid assessment of referred CYP against service inclusion/exclusion criteria in liaison with Police, Ambulance, ED and CAMHS, collaborate with these services to agree and coordinate ongoing safety on acceptance to service.
3. Implement immediate mood regulation interventions and emotional support for CYP experiencing urgent mental health issues.
4. Conduct rapid risk assessments and agree necessary collaborative interventions with referral partners to identify the severity of mental health need mitigate identified risks and develop appropriate, effective urgent high-need safety plans.
5. Deescalate and compassionately manage presenting CYPs potential behaviours that challenge.
6. Report any identified safeguarding concerns of CYP and coordinate necessary actions to mitigate any immediate risks to self/others.
7. Liaise with Caregivers and referral partners to ensure ongoing immediate safety of CYP post intervention and coordinate a safe return to home residence or work with partners to identify safe emergency accommodation.
8. Develop and implement follow-up care plans, including referrals to appropriate mental health services (internal Be U Swindon & external service offers).
9. Offer guidance and support to families and caregivers, helping them understand and effectively respond to the mental health needs of their children.
10. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring all interventions and plans are thoroughly documented.
11. Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in mental health care.
Skills & Competencies Required:
1. Strong urgent intervention, de-escalation and risk assessment skills.
2. Understanding of emergency and urgent services and effective collaboration to mitigate identified risks.
3. Resilience to highly demanding care environments.
4. Compassionate when responding to significant behaviours that challenge.
5. Excellent understanding of CYP MH challenges and effective interventions.
6. Adept at coordinating emergency continuation plans such as facilitating safe return to home residence / emergency housing and hostels.
7. Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate documentation.
8. Familiarity with local mental health resources and services.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with children, families, and professionals.
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
11. Cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse needs of the community.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: ABL Health Ltd
Address: 6 Darby Close, Nexus Business Centre, Cheney Manor, Swindon, England, United Kingdom, Nottinghamshire, SN2 2PN
Employer's website: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/
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