Children and Young People Mental Health Specialist
5 days ago
We are seeking a dedicated Children and Young People Mental Health Specialist to join our team at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children, young people, and their families in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Company Overview: We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust providing community, mental health, and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield.
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload, providing high-quality care appropriate to the young person's needs, which will include risk assessment and management. You will also triage new assessments coming into the team and be responsible for taking calls from young people and families presenting in crisis.
About the Role: As a Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young People, you will work collaboratively with clients, carers, and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimise and maintain the holistic needs of children and young people with a range of emotional and mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage your own caseload, providing high-quality care appropriate to the young person's needs
- Triage new assessments coming into the team and take calls from young people and families presenting in crisis
- Work collaboratively with clients, carers, and multiple other agencies to provide effective care
- Assess needs and identify problems relevant to the care of children and young people referred
- Devise a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers
- Implement the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved
- Review the effectiveness of the care provided and initiate any action as necessary
Requirements: We are looking for a registered mental health nurse, social worker, or occupational therapist with experience working holistically with children and young people. You should have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which children's mental health care is delivered.
About the Salary: The salary for this role is approximately £30,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and opportunities for professional development.
About the Location: The post is based in Wakefield, with travel required around the trust as necessary. You should have a full driving license and access to a vehicle for business use.
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