37.5 hours per week.
There is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 professional registered clinician to join an expanding team working within CAMHS Early Help Pathway working with Children, Young people and families to work as a CAMHS Early Help Practitioner. This role will be joining an already established team within CAMHS service supporting provision of early intervention services within CAMHS early help working with Families and young people providing assessments and targeted, short term interventions up to 8 sessions within the I-THRIVE model and the focus will be on early intervention.
The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drive for early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the community.
This role will include some consultation aspects to the role and contribute to the CAMHS advice line as part of the continued provision of Mental health services for Child, Young people and families.
This will be based on a hybrid model of working with access to office/ clinical space as well as some ability to work remotely.
This role will require a professional registration. Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the locality facing early help pathway to work with children & young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties. Deliver evidence based, targeted interventions (1-1 & group) in a timely manner implementing Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) effectively. Provide assessments in a timely manner. Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings to have oversight of mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child. Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools & community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. Actively participate in line management with senior & junior members of staff. Liaise effectively with the CAMHS pathways across the city. Develop & maintain relationships with providers statutory & non-statutory. Maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times. Communicate clearly with children & young people, their families & all other health professional groups about their health problems.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff Leadership & mentoring programmes Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training A Robust Preceptorship A bespoke induction programme Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drive for early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the community. The post holder will work with the CAMHS liaison practitioners to support children and young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues or behaviours. The post holder will support the consultation process to the network or directly to the child, young person and their family. The post holder will have an identified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in further assessment, targeted intervention or group work that would meet the needs of the child or young person. The post holder will deliver training to community services and schools. Provide assessments, targeted interventions and advice & support for children & young people. Direct clinical work with children/young people and their families including work in schools and other community settings within a multi-disciplinary team. The post holders caseload is children and young people with the focus being on early intervention & prevention in line within the I-THRIVE model. Consultation with professionals, colleagues and parent/carers. To work as part of the locality facing early help pathway to work with children and young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties. To deliver evidence based targeted interventions in a timely manner. To contribute to the early help assessment clinics to ensure that children and young people access timely assessments and the appropriate targeted interventions. Delivery of group based, needs led groups within the school and community setting. To support the delivery of evidence based parenting programmes for children and young people with mental health issues. Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings such as EHAT, SEND meetings or child protection meetings to co-ordinate and have oversight of mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child. To function as a member of the locality facing CAMHS early help pathway taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team. Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) and minimum data set. Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools and community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with the CAMHS pathways across the city. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory. To maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times. Communicate clearly with children and young people, their families and all other health professional groups about their health problems. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development. Ensure that children and young people are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and how they can access specific interventions. This is to promote person-centred planning. Provide mentorship for students by being a supervisor/assessor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Core qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing / Social Worker / OT with at least 1 years experience of working with children & young people in mental health. Appropriate Professional Registration relevant to professional qualification i.e. NMC, HCPC. Please see full person specification attached.
Desirable
Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health. Clinical supervisor & assessor training to support students on placements or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role.
Experience
Essential
Post-registration experience working with children & young people who have mental health difficulties. Experience and knowledge of mental health assessments including risk management. Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds. Experience of multi-agency working. Experience of managing own caseload and being an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable
Experience of working within children's mental health. Experience of supporting students. Line management of junior staff members.
Knowledge & skills
Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise. Time management and meeting deadlines. Experience in assessing mental health assessments including risk management. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Self-motivating. Knowledge of legislation and policies relating to children's mental health. Experience of multi-agency working. Knowledge of I-THRIVE model.
Desirable
IT skills and be familiar with various programmes.
Circumstances
Essential
Ability to travel across Plymouth. Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and across Livewell if required.
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
Livewell South West
Mount Gould Road
Plymouth
PL4 7QD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
B9832-2025-NM-9536-2 #J-18808-Ljbffr
There is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 professional registered clinician to join an expanding team working within CAMHS Early Help Pathway working with Children, Young people and families to work as a CAMHS Early Help Practitioner. This role will be joining an already established team within CAMHS service supporting provision of early intervention services within CAMHS early help working with Families and young people providing assessments and targeted, short term interventions up to 8 sessions within the I-THRIVE model and the focus will be on early intervention.
The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drive for early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the community.
This role will include some consultation aspects to the role and contribute to the CAMHS advice line as part of the continued provision of Mental health services for Child, Young people and families.
This will be based on a hybrid model of working with access to office/ clinical space as well as some ability to work remotely.
This role will require a professional registration. Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the locality facing early help pathway to work with children & young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties. Deliver evidence based, targeted interventions (1-1 & group) in a timely manner implementing Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) effectively. Provide assessments in a timely manner. Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings to have oversight of mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child. Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools & community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. Actively participate in line management with senior & junior members of staff. Liaise effectively with the CAMHS pathways across the city. Develop & maintain relationships with providers statutory & non-statutory. Maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times. Communicate clearly with children & young people, their families & all other health professional groups about their health problems.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff Leadership & mentoring programmes Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training A Robust Preceptorship A bespoke induction programme Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drive for early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the community. The post holder will work with the CAMHS liaison practitioners to support children and young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues or behaviours. The post holder will support the consultation process to the network or directly to the child, young person and their family. The post holder will have an identified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in further assessment, targeted intervention or group work that would meet the needs of the child or young person. The post holder will deliver training to community services and schools. Provide assessments, targeted interventions and advice & support for children & young people. Direct clinical work with children/young people and their families including work in schools and other community settings within a multi-disciplinary team. The post holders caseload is children and young people with the focus being on early intervention & prevention in line within the I-THRIVE model. Consultation with professionals, colleagues and parent/carers. To work as part of the locality facing early help pathway to work with children and young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties. To deliver evidence based targeted interventions in a timely manner. To contribute to the early help assessment clinics to ensure that children and young people access timely assessments and the appropriate targeted interventions. Delivery of group based, needs led groups within the school and community setting. To support the delivery of evidence based parenting programmes for children and young people with mental health issues. Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings such as EHAT, SEND meetings or child protection meetings to co-ordinate and have oversight of mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child. To function as a member of the locality facing CAMHS early help pathway taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team. Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) and minimum data set. Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools and community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with the CAMHS pathways across the city. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory. To maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times. Communicate clearly with children and young people, their families and all other health professional groups about their health problems. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development. Ensure that children and young people are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and how they can access specific interventions. This is to promote person-centred planning. Provide mentorship for students by being a supervisor/assessor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Core qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing / Social Worker / OT with at least 1 years experience of working with children & young people in mental health. Appropriate Professional Registration relevant to professional qualification i.e. NMC, HCPC. Please see full person specification attached.
Desirable
Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health. Clinical supervisor & assessor training to support students on placements or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role.
Experience
Essential
Post-registration experience working with children & young people who have mental health difficulties. Experience and knowledge of mental health assessments including risk management. Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds. Experience of multi-agency working. Experience of managing own caseload and being an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable
Experience of working within children's mental health. Experience of supporting students. Line management of junior staff members.
Knowledge & skills
Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise. Time management and meeting deadlines. Experience in assessing mental health assessments including risk management. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Self-motivating. Knowledge of legislation and policies relating to children's mental health. Experience of multi-agency working. Knowledge of I-THRIVE model.
Desirable
IT skills and be familiar with various programmes.
Circumstances
Essential
Ability to travel across Plymouth. Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and across Livewell if required.
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
Livewell South West
Mount Gould Road
Plymouth
PL4 7QD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
B9832-2025-NM-9536-2 #J-18808-Ljbffr
