Community Health Care Support Worker EWMH

3 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of the Community Intensive Therapy Team (CITT) to support children , young people who present with, complex, high risk, emotional well being and mental health difficulties

They will work with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide support to Children and young people and their family/carer, in the community, during their time of distress.

They will work closely with the team including health colleagues, local authority, Education and 3rd sector.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Community Health Care Support Worker to join our Community Intensive Therapy Team within the Emotional wellbeing and mental health care group.

The post holder will be expected to support children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties who may face challenges within the community such as tending to their educational and social needs.

The post holder will work closely with the young person and their family or carer to offer community intervention and monitor mental health needs whilst being supported by the wider CAMHS Multi-Disciplinary Team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

English

Essential

NVQ III in Health Care qualification or relevant experience, knowledge and training working with Children and Young People. Experience of working with Children and Young People in a similar environment. Awareness of Child and adolescent normal development. Excellent communication skills, ability to work within a team and autonomously Ability to work flexible under close supervision.

Desirable

Formal qualification in areas relevant to post

English

Essential

Experience of working with Children and Young People in a similar environment

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