Specialist CAMHS Support Worker

To work as part of a team to provide specialist mental health services to children and young people with complex needs, working across boundaries of care, assisting in the assessment process where appropriate and providing short term intervention under the supervision of mental health professionals., Provide emotional ,practical help, advice , short-term intervention to children and families ·
Offering short term evidence based intervention to children and young people.
Working closely with families to develop skills and techniques to manage children and young people who display a mental health disorder and associated challenging behaviour. ·
Taking all necessary precautions to safeguard the health, welfare and safety of patients, staff and families.
Attending regular supervision and support meetings and to develop the role of the team member in a positive and professional manner. ·
Act in a professional manner and as a good role model.
Support of the multi-professional team and encourage effective team working, implementing and maintaining high professional standards within and outside the team.
Participate in the implementation of induction programs for new staff. ·
To promote and maintain good public relations with all agencies e.g. Children's Social Care and Schools within the community. ·
To be risk aware and participate in a process of dynamic risk assessment, including identifying risks to self, colleagues, patients and the service and actively contributing to an effective risk management plan. ·
Must be willing to visit children and families in a variety of setting.
To maintain clinical records as per trust policy.

Working for our organisation
Central and North West London (CNWL is committed to providing quality health & social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public & private organizations, delivered close to home. Our services are designed to increase well being & provide opportunities for recovery. We want our employees to feel valued, challenged & supported.
Our commitment as an employer & in accordance with the NHS constitution is to provide you with:
1. Clear roles and responsibilities and a rewarding job so that you can make a difference to patients, their families and carers, and communities.
2. Personal development, access to appropriate training for your job and line management support to succeed.
3. Support and opportunities to maintain your health, wellbeing and safety; and an environment free from harassment, bullying or violence.
4. A good working environment with flexible working opportunities, consistent with the needs of patients and with the way that people live their lives.
5. Fair treatment that is free from discrimination.
6. Opportunities to engage in decisions that affect you and the services you provide, individually, through representative organisations and through local partnership working arrangements.
7. Opportunities to enable you to be empowered to put forward ways to deliver better and safer services for patients and their families. (Reference NHS Constitution January 2009), 1. This job description is indicative only and the role will be reviewed at least annually as part of the Personal Development Review process to take account of changing needs /development of the service.
2. The duties listed in this document are non-contractually binding. In addition, these may alter through time, in such instances the post holder will be informed of these and will accommodate as required.
3. Specific objectives for the post holder will be agreed annually through appraisal.
4. The Trust/CNWL will not accept behaviour which could be seen as discriminatory, but promotes open decision making. In addition the Trust/CNWL looks to appoint and retain a diverse workforce which reflects the local population.
5. To meet the evolving needs of the organisation you may also be required to provide cover in other areas following appropriate discussion.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.