Family Ambassador

Are you a parent/carer or sibling of a child or young person 24 years or under, who has needed Tier 4 (inpatient) CAMHS care?
Would you like to join a team to support parents/carers of those currently patients in Tier 4 CAMHS?
Join the team at Thames Valley Provider Collaborative* to provide support to parents who have children requiring specialist (Tier 4) mental health services.
Join the team at Thames Valley Provider Collaborative* to provide support to parents who have children requiring specialist (Tier 4) mental health services.
We are looking to recruit you to join a small team of staff who have personal experience as a parent/carer to a child or young adult needing inpatient mental health care. We work together to support other parents whose children are under the care of a Tier 4 (inpatient or equivalent) service. We meet via phone and video call, and occasionally in person to help parents/carers to:
prepare for their child to be admitted,
navigate meetings and processes they may come across and
work closely with the clinical team in the coproduction of care and support.
**The applicants will also have**:
diploma level education or equivalent experience,
experience of working as part of a team, and
strong communication skills.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups