Location: Cheshire (West, Central, and East), UK
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive (with relocation package available: up to £8,000)
About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries. Their aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centered approach to everything they do. CWP was recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
Job Details
Benefits
- Relocation package of up to £8,000 (terms and conditions apply)
- Flexible / Hybrid working encouraged (face-to-face work & virtual work)
- Supportive leadership structure
- Opportunity for professional development
- Up to three weeks induction with the Prepare to Care programme
Requirements
- Qualified in a core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) OR Qualified Post Graduate Certificate or above from a provider university as part of the CYP-IAPT programme (e.g., EMHP, CWP)
- Professional registration with a recognized National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England, BPS, BABCP)
- Knowledge of child psychology and development
- Understanding of young people’s anxiety and depression and how it may present
- Understanding of parenting and behavior management interventions
- Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding, and other relevant legislation
- Experience of safeguarding vulnerable people
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience of working in a mental health and/or CYP setting
- Computer skills (all systems are electronic)
Salary Details
Competitive salary with additional benefits. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale. A relocation package of up to £8,000 is available for those who need to relocate to take up employment with CWP (terms and conditions apply).
About the Role
Join the Children & Young Person’s Mental Health Hub Team at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of the exciting developments in their 0-18 Mental Health Access Services in the Community. As a member of the Clinical Team, you’ll play a crucial role in reviewing referrals to the Cheshire Children and Young People’s Mental Health Hub (CYPMHH), triaging referrals for children and young people, and offering advice on appropriate support and signposting.
You’ll contribute to “consultations” helping support professionals working with families and young people, offering advice, guidance, and signposting. This role forms part of the “Access” function with a focus on prevention and early access to intervention. While the role entails high demand, you’ll be joining a highly motivated team with a supportive leadership structure.
The team supports young people up to 18 years of age in the West Cheshire, Central Cheshire, and East Cheshire areas. You’ll be required to work a minimum of once a week in Crewe, with the option of working at satellite offices as well as remote working. This flexibility allows for a good work-life balance while ensuring the needs of young people in the community are met effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and triage referrals to the Cheshire Children and Young People’s Mental Health Hub
- Offer advice on appropriate support and signposting for children and young people
- Contribute to consultations, supporting professionals working with families and young people
- Provide advice, guidance, and signposting as part of the “Access” function
- Focus on prevention and early access to intervention
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Maintain accurate electronic records and use computer systems effectively
- Participate in service development initiatives
- Engage in continuous professional development
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
CWP is committed to making their recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. They are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. They welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing their services.
Employer Details
Company Name: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cheshire, UK
Contact: Vicki vicki.bowen1@nhs.net
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply by clicking the below button. The closing date is 16 October 2024. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received, CWP reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
For technical difficulties or help when making an application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Reference Number: 373-CYP1277
Join Team CWP and make a difference in young people’s lives. Apply now.
