Job summaryCAMHS Mental Health Practitioner CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team Worcestershire Hours: Full Time Post-37.5 a week including weekends, shifts & bank holidaysThis team will operate 7 days a week between the hours of 8am and 8pm.This is a developmental Band 5 post. We can offer a robust preceptorship programme with potential for Band 6 after 12-18 months (subject to evidence of competency).CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment team, works within the community and in clinic bases across Worcestershire, completing urgent assessments and offering intensive support to children and young people who might otherwise require inpatient care or are in need of intensive support that exceeds the normal capacity of a generic CAMHS team. We operate 7 days a week between the hours of 8am and 8pm and are looking for an additional Mental Health practitioner to join our team.We welcome applications from registered professionals with a passion for Mental Health from a variety of backgrounds RMN / Nursing/ OT / Social Workers etc.Main duties of the jobWith this role no two days will be the same, this is a fast-paced team aiming to provide high quality community care for children and young people in crisis. You will be required to complete comprehensive risk assessments and create Safety Plans that can support children and young people in the community. You will liaise with the multi-disciplinary team both within CAMHS and within the childs larger support network to ensure they have appropriate support to help keep them safe and aid recovery. The home treatment model will focus on skill-based sessions, teaching children and young people coping strategies to support them in crisis situations, whilst also assessing any ongoing risk and offering creative solutions to ongoing difficulties.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRMN / SW / OTI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offerDesirableRelevant Pre or Post graduate study or be able to demonstrate further skills-based training.KnowledgeEssentialWorking knowledge of Health ServiceGood knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental healthUnderstand a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distressDesirableKnowledge of Mental Health ActWorking knowledge of mental health issues in CAMHS ServicesExperienceEssentialExperienced gained during pre- registration training either in a mental health or child placement settingUse of therapeutic interventions with children and young people i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group workProviding consultationLiaising across Tier I-IV CAMH ServicesDesirableExperience in mental health care.Working in inpatient or community settingsWorking in a multi-disciplinary TeamSkills & AbilitiesEssentialAbility to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.Computer literacy.Ability to travel to patients at the needs of the service across a wide geographical area in a timely manner.DesirableAbility to undertake risk assessmentsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddressAconbury North, Worcestersshire Royal HospitalCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWR5 1JGEmployer's websitehttps://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)