An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed professional to join the Brent CAMHS team as a CAMHS Practitioner for Children Looked After and the Enhanced Treatment team. We are looking for a nurse or professional who has experience of working with children, young people and families within the community, and a sound knowledge of the needs of children looked after. The successful candidate will support the local authority children looked after team, be able to work autonomously, undertake high quality assessments
The post is graded at a band 7, 30 hours per week, based 2 days at Monks Park Health Clinic and 1 or 2 days at Brent Civic Centre. If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about improving the outcomes of children looked after, we would like to hear from you.
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The post holder will work as an integral part of a the Brent Looked After Children's service to provide a seamless pathway for the holistic care of Children Looked After. The post holder will improve mental health outcomes for Brent Children Looked After and children placed within the London Borough of Brent. The CAMHS Practitioner for Children Looked After (Brent) will provide a direct clinical service to Children Looked After, undertaking mental health assessment and improving mental health outcomes. The postholder will provide expert advice to carers, health professionals and partners in social services and other agencies. The post holder will support the local authority to ensure that the team meets responsibilities towards Children Looked After.
You will join a small friendly team providing services to Brent children looked after and also be part of the Enhanced Treatment Team, holding a caseload for case management. There will be opportunities for professional development, coaching and supervision from the local LAC team, as well as withing CNWL.
The successful applicant will have contact with children and young people and their families.
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Please see attached detailed Job description and person specification for this exciting opportunity.
