Job Description

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and contributing to; the formulation of the child and family's needs and the development of a relevant plan based upon the child and family's negotiated goals and relevant evidence-based interventions. The post holder, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, will provide / mental health evidenced based interventions to support the child and family to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the child and family throughout their care



They will al so be expected to work flexibly within the Team to support a crisis, brief intervention and intensive support function. Dependent on skill and service need they will need to be available to external professionals and carers to offer advice, signposting and guidance (especially in relation to urgency and risk) associated with children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing.



Postholder will provide assessments and interventions for CYP as part of the MDT for those experiencing severe to moderate mental health conditions.



The assessment of need and delivery of safe and effective interventions for CYP and families in their communities and in places of safety, working to avoid hospital admission and manage complex risks, in accordance with recognised clinical guidance.

Co-ordinating the care of the CYP on caseload

Working as part of the MDT and in an integrated way with wider teams and services to meet the needs of the CYP & Families

Offering advice, support and supervision to other healthcare professionals



By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by



Supporting your career development and progression.

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resource.

If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.

Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates



And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people



Please note that you are required to hold a valid NMC registration or HCPC or Social Work England registration to apply for this role and be able to evidence required skills.



As part of this role, you will be required to travel across wide geographical area and have access to a car, with valid driving licence and business insurance.



Please view our video to gain in insight into our team.



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For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.