Mental Health Specialist

2 months ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Mental Health Specialist in Bristol. As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering services to young people who have engaged in problematic/harmful sexual behavior and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct brief assessments and interventions with young people and their families, providing assertive outreach within the community.
  • Contribute to multi-disciplinary risk assessments and develop interventions to support the child/young person and their family.
  • Work collaboratively with young people, families, and other professionals to promote independence and increase self-confidence.
  • Develop and maintain accurate records and statistical information, ensuring compliance with local safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Participate in training and supervision, and access peer support to develop knowledge and practice relevant to the role.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • An appropriate NVQ level 3 qualification in mental health, social work, criminal justice, or youth work, or equivalent experience and knowledge.
  • Experience of working with children and young people who have engaged in risky behavior, as well as those who have been challenging to engage with services.
  • Relevant experience of working in health, social care, education, or related voluntary organizations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form and sustain working relationships with service users, families, and colleagues.
  • A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and a positive, non-judgmental approach to working with diverse communities.
About Us

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is a diverse organization with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We are committed to promoting mental health and wellbeing, and we recognize that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.



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