Clinical Specialist - Clinical CSE Bedford
Job:
Clinical Specialist - Child Sexual Exploitation Residential Service, Bedford Salary:
Up to £45,000 dependent on experience Permanent:
Full time (40 hours) Location:
Covering a number of residential homes and one school in the Bedford area (within 45mins approx. of central Bedford). Do you have a mental health nursing/ therapeutic social work or therapy background? Are you interested in taking a clinical leadership position to use your knowledge, skills and experience to support staff teams looking after young people in care? If so, we would like to hear from you. In this role, you will be required to integrate into the residential and school settings within the region as they will form your primary teams. These teams have had consistent clinical support over the past few years and are not new to therapeutic ways of working. The homes you would be working in are currently rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted. You will then liaise with the specialist CSE clinical teams based in the other 3 regions of the country remotely and occasionally in person to share best practice and new ways of working - ensuring consistency across the areas. Your role will mainly be comprised of four elements: Assessment:
e.g. direct of the young person gathering and synthesising information from various sources - providing a report Therapeutic work:
e.g. direct and indirect interventions via the staff teams Consultation:
e.g. regular sessions with regional manager/homes managers / head teacher, reflective practice, input around risk management etc. Upskilling:
core training for new starters e.g. attachment & trauma / CSE, designing and delivering workshops to staff based on individual need You will also have the opportunity to identify areas for clinical service development and project manage these as required. Due to the nature of the role and context, an understanding of the impact of trauma and experience of working with traumatised individuals, families / systems is essential. We are looking for someone who can lead by example, provide containing support to multiple teams, is fundamentally warm, nurturing and compassionate and can maintain a calm, reflective position. Ideally, you will demonstrate initiative and have experience taking a lead role. About us The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist education and care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Services. Candidate Profile To be successful within this role you will need to have experience in: Working with children and young people / families presenting with a range of needs. Experience within the residential care setting / education setting is desirable. Knowledge of theory and practice of therapeutic interventions with children and young people. Assessment, intervention and management of a range of mental health needs including understanding mental health through a trauma informed perspective. Partnership working supporting agreed placement objectives, care planning and progression including regular clinical reporting and routine outcome measures. Essential: Skills to be an effective clinical leader for the region. Registered with the relevant professional body (HCPC, NMC, SWE, ACP). Mental Health training / background, ideally some CAMHS experience. Interest in and experience of working with teenagers. Experience in using consultation with individuals / organisations / teams. Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. Highly organised and effective with time management. Trauma informed care knowledge / Attachment based practice. In return we offer: Remote clinical supervision from the Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead from another CSE region. Regular and various forums for clinical support. Operational support from Regional management. Opportunities for peer support - often virtually as clinicians are spread across the country. Development opportunities. Internal/external training & CPD. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Job Description:
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Clinical Specialist - Child Sexual Exploitation Residential Service, Bedford Salary:
Up to £45,000 dependent on experience Permanent:
Full time (40 hours) Location:
Covering a number of residential homes and one school in the Bedford area (within 45mins approx. of central Bedford). Do you have a mental health nursing/ therapeutic social work or therapy background? Are you interested in taking a clinical leadership position to use your knowledge, skills and experience to support staff teams looking after young people in care? If so, we would like to hear from you. In this role, you will be required to integrate into the residential and school settings within the region as they will form your primary teams. These teams have had consistent clinical support over the past few years and are not new to therapeutic ways of working. The homes you would be working in are currently rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted. You will then liaise with the specialist CSE clinical teams based in the other 3 regions of the country remotely and occasionally in person to share best practice and new ways of working - ensuring consistency across the areas. Your role will mainly be comprised of four elements: Assessment:
e.g. direct of the young person gathering and synthesising information from various sources - providing a report Therapeutic work:
e.g. direct and indirect interventions via the staff teams Consultation:
e.g. regular sessions with regional manager/homes managers / head teacher, reflective practice, input around risk management etc. Upskilling:
core training for new starters e.g. attachment & trauma / CSE, designing and delivering workshops to staff based on individual need You will also have the opportunity to identify areas for clinical service development and project manage these as required. Due to the nature of the role and context, an understanding of the impact of trauma and experience of working with traumatised individuals, families / systems is essential. We are looking for someone who can lead by example, provide containing support to multiple teams, is fundamentally warm, nurturing and compassionate and can maintain a calm, reflective position. Ideally, you will demonstrate initiative and have experience taking a lead role. About us The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies, is one of the largest providers of specialist education and care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Services. Candidate Profile To be successful within this role you will need to have experience in: Working with children and young people / families presenting with a range of needs. Experience within the residential care setting / education setting is desirable. Knowledge of theory and practice of therapeutic interventions with children and young people. Assessment, intervention and management of a range of mental health needs including understanding mental health through a trauma informed perspective. Partnership working supporting agreed placement objectives, care planning and progression including regular clinical reporting and routine outcome measures. Essential: Skills to be an effective clinical leader for the region. Registered with the relevant professional body (HCPC, NMC, SWE, ACP). Mental Health training / background, ideally some CAMHS experience. Interest in and experience of working with teenagers. Experience in using consultation with individuals / organisations / teams. Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. Highly organised and effective with time management. Trauma informed care knowledge / Attachment based practice. In return we offer: Remote clinical supervision from the Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead from another CSE region. Regular and various forums for clinical support. Operational support from Regional management. Opportunities for peer support - often virtually as clinicians are spread across the country. Development opportunities. Internal/external training & CPD. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Job Description:
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