Children and Young People Mental Health Community Worker – Sponsorship Available

Employer: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Cheshire, Chester, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £26,530 – £29,114 per year
Visa Sponsorship: Available

Job Summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Children and Young People Mental Health Community Worker to join a Specialist Children and Young People’s Mental Health Team. The role involves providing intensive Tier 4 support and interventions for young people and their families.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting Senior Mental Health Practitioners in delivering safe and effective care.
• Conducting independent work in the young person’s home and other community settings.
• Working under supervision while maintaining a level of autonomy in service delivery.
• Providing care as per the agreed care plan.
• Working variable hours, including out-of-hours and weekend shifts (7 days per week).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting Young People and Families

• Provide support and interventions that help young people and their carers/families achieve their care plan goals.
• Assist in the development of relapse prevention plans, focusing on young people’s strengths and proactive approaches to maintaining positive mental health.
• Promote young people’s social engagement, health, wellbeing, and age-appropriate independence.

Community Engagement and Partnership Working

• Actively support young people in accessing local community resources.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with external organizations and agencies.

Care Planning and Crisis Management

• Support service users in care planning and fostering independence.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships to support service users’ decision-making and personal growth.
• Assist young people in creating crisis and contingency plans, where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Assistant Practitioner/Nurse Associate OR NVQ Level 3 qualification in a related field.
• Equivalent training or experience in mental health or children and young people’s (CYP) emotional health and wellbeing at diploma level.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Understanding of child mental health and its impact on individuals and society.
• Knowledge of common mental health presentations and appropriate support/interventions.

Desirable:

• Awareness of local community groups, services, and demographics.
• Understanding of cultural diversity within Cheshire and Wirral communities.

Work Experience

Essential:

• Experience of working with young people and/or families with complex mental health and wellbeing needs.
• Experience of working effectively within a team.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised, using initiative.
• Experience in clinical record-keeping, including electronic systems.
• Proficiency in basic word processing and data entry on computers/laptops.
• Ability to prioritize workload efficiently.

Desirable:

• Experience of working as part of a team and independently, seeking support as required.
• Experience of lone working in a community setting.
• Experience of working with children, young people, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to review any past criminal convictions.

Visa Sponsorship

• Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
• Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applicants.
• Criminal record certificates may be required for applicants applying for UK entry clearance.

For further details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Closing Date: 04 April 2025