Link Worker

**Main Tasks**: To deliver therapeutic interventions to children and young people, working independently which may at times mean lone working. To undertake professional initial assessments of young people To provide ongoing and one-off interventions to young people. To develop alternatives to one-to-one therapeutic work i.e., group work. To facilitate peer support interventions with and for children and young people.

To provide information, advice, guidance. To maintain confidential case notes and records in a timely manner ensuring that they are stored securely using the specified case management systems. To develop links to other agencies and services and have a good understanding of local services for signposting and onward referrals To positively manage risk and recognise and pro-actively respond to child protection and safeguarding issues. Communication Be able to communicate and engage with children and young people appropriate to individual needs.

Ensure young people feel listened to, feel in control and are respected. Skills & Competencies required: An experienced mental health practitioner used to a fast-paced environment Experienced in working with children and young people across mental health and care settings and experienced in engaging the whole family Experienced in providing guided self-help and therapeutic interventions Positive and proactive to achieve the highest standards and outcomes in engagement with children, young people, their parent/carers, and professionals Adept in communication and confident communicating with CYP (Children and Young Peoples), their parents/carers and health professionals Open, respectful, committed to equality and inclusiveness and motivated by new ideas and perspectives A team player