Job Description

We offer a relocation package of up to 8,000*



We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic Intensive Support Function Team. In this role, you'll provide high quality, compassionate care to children and young people with a diagnosed Learning Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Condition who are at risk of admission to a mental health hospital and/pr placement break down. You'll work as part of a Multi Disciplinary team that construct holistic assessment and deliver specialist interventions to support Children, young people, their families and their wider support network.



The Intensive Support Function Team Cheshire is based within Crewe but supports Children and Young people across the entirety of Cheshire and utilises a hybrid working pattern to support with this.



This role affords practitioners to utilise an array of skills and encourages creativity and flexibility in clinical thinking.



Clinicians will work within a robust MDT supporting a shared caseload.



This is a rewarding and fulfilling position, perfect for a dedicated professional looking to advance their career while making a significant difference in the community.



Candidates will be welcomed from an array of disciplines such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Social Working therefore we would welcome and encourage informal discussions about the role should you wish to contact us.



To work with clients experiencing mental health and or behavioural challenges, and their families, in the Intensive Support Function team. The post holder will hold a professional qualification and have relevant experience regarding children mental health care.

The post holder will be responsible for:

o Undertaking assessments and coordinating the care of service users.



o To work with family members closely to maintain high standards of collaborative care.



o To actively contribute to the day to day operational functions of the team such as completing new assessments, coordinating cases within the shared caseload and supporting junior team members.



o To develop and maintain positive working relationships with service users, their carers, education provision, third sector partners, other significant professionals, and members of the multi-disciplinary team.



o Ensuring that clear channels of communication are established and maintained with children and young people, families, carers, GPs, Social Services and other partners.



o To promote and identify areas requiring development within the Intensive Support Function team and d to take a role in the development of services in conjunction with the Clinical Leads, Team Operations Manager, Head of Clinical Services and other professionals.



To take ownership of the management and coordinator of complex cases and supporting with the implementation of clinical pathways



Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.



We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.



Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.



As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.



Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.



Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.



At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.



CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.



An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.



If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'



Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.



The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16 per year applies.



New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.



Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.



Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!