Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people requiring support through the difficult period of transitioning out of Children's Emotional Wellbeing Mental Health (EWMH) Services and into appropriate mental health or community services as they reach 18 years of age?



We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join Surrey & Borders NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) in the Mindworks North Surrey Hub. The Transition support work will focuses on engaging and supporting the most isolated and vulnerable children and young people through a multi-agency network approach. You will be a part of the Transition Pathway, which provides support for 17 and 18-year-old's as they transition out of Children's EWMH Services.



We are looking for a clinician who is creative, highly motivated, shows initiative and is passionate and committed for ensuring high quality services for people with mental health needs.



There is 1 post covering the North area of Surrey



You will case manage and co-ordinate support for young people aged 17-18 years old as they transition, developing a Transition Care Plan with the young person to identify their needs and ensure they offer the right help and support throughout their transition period and beyond.



You will accompany the young person to appointments, assessments and therapy, educate and reflect on the differences in culture and practice between services, as well as help to signpost and/or refer to services which will be emotionally beneficial for the young person.



You will be required to attend regular multi-disciplinary team meetings and liaise with a range of professionals, agencies and other parties involved in the young person's care.



A key part of this role is building relationships and trust with young people, being comfortable having conversations and persevering with a young person about their needs, worries and resistance to engage.



This role is suitable for someone who has excellent knowledge of the mental health and community services that are available for young people across Surrey for young people.



Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.



We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.



Surrey is a beautiful county, just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.



Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country withing easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.



Excellent opportunities will be available for training and professional development both locally, within SABP network and across the entire alliance including the Tavistock and Portman.



This role will be part of the Transition Pathway within the CYPS Mindworks Community Hub. The Transition Pathway provides support for 17- and 18-year-olds as they transition out of Children's EWMH Services. The transition pathway is for those who need additional support but the appropriate service to meet their needs is unclear.



The Transition Support Worker will case manage and co-ordinate support for young people aged 17-18 years old as they transition. They will be a reliable and consistent advocate for the young person over a period of 6 months. The Transition support worker will develop a Transition Care Plan with the young person to identify their needs and ensure they offer the right help and support throughout their transition period and beyond. They will accompany the young person to appointments, assessments and therapy, educate and reflect on the differences in culture and practice between services, as well as help to signpost and/or refer to services which will be emotionally beneficial for the young person. The successful candidate will be required to attend regular MDT meetings and liaise with a range of professionals, agencies and other parties involved in the young person's care.

Person specification:

Degree or equivalent qualification in a children or adult healthcare related subject.

Experience required



Experience working in a relevant field such as mental health (essential/desirable). Experience working with adolescents and/or young adults (essential). A person with lived experience (desirable/essential).

Skills:

Suitable for someone who has excellent communication skills and an adaptable, non-judgmental approach enabling them to establish rapport and trust with young people who may not ordinarily access help easily. The successful candidate needs to be comfortable having conversations and persevering with a young person about their needs, worries and resistance to engage. Lived experience would enable the post-holder to relate to these young people more easily. This role is suitable for someone who has excellent knowledge of the mental health and community services that are available for young people across Surrey for young people. Please note there is lone working involved in this role whilst working with complex young people.



Key Responsibilities



Approachable, friendly and have the ability to engage and build relationships with young people with complex mental health needs. Being able to think creatively about how to engage with a young person. Being a consistent and reliable advocate/voice for a young person during the transition period. Accompany a young person to appointments, assessments, meetings, and therapy as required. Be able to develop an understanding of a young person's needs/challenges and signposting to appropriate mental health and community services to support that young person. Assisting a young person to build support networks to help them maintain their independence in the community.

To liaise with colleagues and other professionals or agencies as required, including attending MDTs, planning meetings, transfer of care meetings etc.



Confidence to contribute to MDT discussions around plans for a young person.



Having a good understanding and be able to work closely with mental health professionals.



To hold an individual caseload under the guidance of a qualified member of staff.



Being able to work with families in a way which is helpful to that young person. Being comfortable lone working with a young person. Must hold a current driving license and have access to a car for work purposes. IT skills including ability to use a computer. Ability to accurately and concisely document notes and risks onto system after sessions. Ability to conduct risk assessments, identify changes to clinical risk and implement actions to ensure a person's safety. Knowledge of responsibilities in relation to the Children's Act. Knowledge and awareness of Safeguarding procedures and the experience of developing a plan of care to safeguard an adult or child. * To take an active role in the Hub function including co-facilitation of groups for cyp and families, participation in navigation and screening meetings, being a part of the multi-disciplinary team.