Senior Support Worker

Job summary

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Stafford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) are recruiting a Senior Support Worker.

In the role you will work with young people, and where appropriate and necessary their families or care providers, who present in Mental Health difficulties. You will provide ongoing support, therapeutic interventions when agreed, practical assistance and problem resolution under the supervision of a senior team member. You will support with supervising young people and families to implement and review risk planning and engage in relevant support services.

If you wish to gain an insight into working at Stafford CAMHS, please watch this video:

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Main duties of the job

• Contribute to a range of mental health, physical health and behavioural assessments and intervention strategies as delegated by other team members.
• Implement and support detailed care plans, outcome measures documentation, risk assessments, and treatment programmes (including intervention Support Plans, mental health and multi-disciplinary care plans).
• To form professional relationships with families and carers of referred individuals to promote effective and timely positive outcomes.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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