Community Support Worker (CAMHS)

The post holder will work within the CAMHS Further Intervention Nursing Team, assisting the qualified staff in carrying out comprehensive assessments of need and risk.

The post holder will work autonomously in a clinic environment, and also in the community across Swansea and NPT, with young people and their families/carers that are experiencing a variety of mental health needs such as anxiety, mood disorders and eating disorders. This work will be undertaken whilst adhering to treatment packages developed by qualified nurses and the multi disciplinary team in adherence of agreed protocols.

The post holder will be responsible for effective communication of any changes noted of the clients, keeping the team updated regularly, and also keeping accurate and contemporaneous records., To carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner.

This role will include autonomous and lone working in a community setting.

To work directly with young people, families/carers and alongside other key professionals in supporting service users to improve and maintain their emotional health and wellbeing.

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Practitioner in a timely manner.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.