Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
Following a successful pilot project and the progression of the previous post-holder, we are looking to recruit a Community Support Worker for our Specialist Community CYPMHS team based in South Hertfordshire (Watford/Borehamwood base).
South CAMHS is a multi-disciplinary team providing mental health assessment and intervention to young people aged 0-18 presenting with complex mental health difficulties.
Our team consists of psychiatry, clinical psychology, systemic therapists, child psychotherapist, clinical social workers, nursing, CAMHS practitioners and support workers.
As part of this role you will be working closely with our care coordinators, psychiatry and our Clinical Nurse Specialist to support young people to engage with mental health services.
This role is both clinic based as well as involving significant outreach and community based support.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can work flexibly to support our young people.
It is essential for the candidate to have experience of working with individuals with mental health difficulties and an interest in working with young people in particular.
As part of this role, you will receive regular supervision and support and will have opportunities to further develop your skills.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. E verything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job Responsibilities:
To appraise the CYPMHS Nurse Specialist and MDT of the young person’s progress and observations of changes in their mental health condition and ensure these changes are documented on the electronic record.
To have a close working relationship with the CYPMHS Nurse Specialist and nominated care coordinators.
To regularly meet with the supervisor and manager to ensure the post holder is supported to carry out the demands of the post
To ensure that all care services provided are offered without prejudice regardless of age, creed, gender and ethnicity
To be aware of diverse cultural and ethnic needs and facilitate appropriate support and care.
To support clients with activities of daily living, support to attend school and appointments.
To accompany the client getting to outpatient, GP and other appointments relevant to current health or social needs as part of the individual’s care plan if agreed to do so.
