NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
The focus of this post is to provide additional health and social care support as part of the Intensive and Unscheduled CAMHS. The post‑holder will work closely with a variety of disciplines, including nursing, social work, adolescent psychiatry, and psychology. The role involves participating in a wide range of therapeutic activities as directed by a qualified member of staff and as identified in care plans, while also demonstrating the ability to work on your own initiative. Duties include offering telephone support to young people and their families during mental health crises, engaging with health, social care, and other professional agencies, and supporting young people to improve their mental health, wellbeing, and recovery. The post‑holder will contribute to the care and support of vulnerable young people referred to the service and will be required to undertake duties without direct supervision, working in partnership with patients, carers, and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards, and clinical policies.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
This is a part time post – 22.69 and the shift pattern is 08:00am–20.15pm or 08:00am–19.03pm. This post will be based at Templeton Business Centre however the post involves working in a variety of home or near‑to‑home community environments, school settings, and the secure estate within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area. The service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A full driver’s licence is essential for this post. Please note salary is pro‑rata.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide mealtime support to young people with eating disorders in community and hospital settings.
* Support young people on discharge from in‑patient hospital care.
* Assist with the delivery of prescribed care to young people with moderate to severe mental illness in the least restrictive environment.
* Triage crisis/duty calls into the service, offering guidance and support under the supervision of senior nurses.
* Take a flexible, recovery‑based approach to the changing needs of patients, identify risks, and respond appropriately.
* Participate in supervision, appraisal, and ongoing professional development.
* Undertake allocated duties within legal and ethical frameworks, including:
o Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) Code of Conduct
o National mental health legislation
o National and local policy, guidelines, and protocols
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
* Essential CAMHS training will be provided to develop the skills and competencies required for the role.
* Line management and clinical supervision will be provided in accordance with policy.
* Experience in working with young people with mental health needs is desirable.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* Flexible and recovery‑focused approach to care delivery.
What We Offer
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Name: Sharon Harris
Post Title: Team Leader
Email: sharon.harris@nhs.scot
Telephone: 07765 888841
Information for candidates
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