Job summary We work with young people experiencing emotional dysregulation and have high levels of risk.
We have small caseloads so that we have time to offer both short- and longer-term intensive interventions to enhance the support offered from the CORE Teams, and also time to think and reflect to support both the young people, their families, and the system.
You will be involved in the shorter-term stabilisation work .
You will be supported by the Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Mental health Practitioner.
You will work with a small case load and co work with members of the MDT team.
You will be part of an MDT who work together to support you to support the young person using Trauma models and Trauma informed care.
We have a hybrid model of working between the home and office in at Finch Road Primary Care Centre in Lozells Birmingham, and most client contact is face to face across the city.
We have a monthly reflective practice group.
We think that staff development and self-care is of paramount importance when working in this challenging environment.
Here are some quotes from people who have been working for us: "In the first six months of working at FTB I have been offered and supported to attend a wealth of training and development opportunities.
I am glad to have joined an organisation that so clearly values and supports my development."
" Main duties of the job To work therapeutically, under supervision, with young people and their families, to ensure that their emotional and behavioural needs are met.
To provide outreach support to young people with complex needs and promote recovery.
To support colleagues in the team in promoting emotional wellbeing and mental health in young people, with guidance and support from senior staff.
To work across the week to meet the needs of service users in agreement with Line Manager.
To work as part of multi-disciplinary team and be supervised by a Senior clinician working with service users and families on both a one to one and group basis.
About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK.
Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work.
Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership.
Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work.
We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Ability to gather and interpret information for case reviews Ability to use judgement & know when to escalate risk Able to understand and adhere to the boundaries of clinical support working Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential To use the Trust IT systems Computer literate in Microsoft office Other Requirements Essential Ability to demonstrate the Trust values and initiatives Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post Full driver's license and access to a car Desirable Presentation skills Qualifications Essential Satisfactory level of Secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent NVQ Level 3 (may be working toward this).
Be able to demonstrate equivalent levels of literacy and numeracy skills Willingness to undertake further training in line with requirements of the post Desirable Degree or professional training in a related field in mental Health or Health and Social Care related qualification.
Knowledge & Nature of Experience Essential Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role Minimum of 1 year experience of working as a support worker with young people with complex mental health difficulties in an individual or group work capacity Ability to carry out practical tasks Desirable Experience of working with young people with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder Awareness of therapeutic approaches to working with young people DBT skills and experience or training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others Experience of working in inpatient setting Appreciation of the community resources within the geographical location of the post Personal Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to work well in a team Ability to create a good working relationship with young people Ability to contribute to developing and delivering creative support arrangements for young people Good level of written and oral communication Ability to manage time effectively Ability to maintain a professional relationship and therapeutic boundaries Ability to reflect on own practice Have values around compassion and care to young people with complex mental health needs Desirable Ability to cope with changing situations to routine Applicants should be able to work flexibly and with supervision