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Job summary

Main area
CAMHS
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-ACS758-1124
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Town
Rhyl
Salary
£24,433 - £26,060 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

CAMHS Health Care Support Worker

Band 3

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve recovery and emotional wellbeing. You must be committed to person centres approaches, supporting children, young people and families to recognise their potential whilst at the same time acknowledging their fears and worries and supporting them to overcome barriers to achieving their goals and wishes.  We are looking for an adaptable and reflective team player who can work effectively within their host team whilst developing positive relationships and effective liaison with other health departments or partner agencies.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic high quality day-to-day care for children, young people and families who access our community child and adolescent mental health services, these posts will have a specific focus on supporting and preparing older adolescents who are transitioning between Children's and adults services. These are new posts and are an opportunity to work with CAMHS and adult mental health services to ensure that transition between services is person centred and needs based and occurs in a way that supports resilience and promotes recovery. 

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The details and main responsibilities of this role are outlined in the documents attached to the advert.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent working experience or to be willing to undertake NVQ level 3 and to complete within 2 years.
  • Knowledge of mental health

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with people.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience within Mental Health

Values

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate with people at all levels
  • Able to work in a team and demanding/ pressurised environment.
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

Other

Essential criteria
  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jen Webster & Eilian Marshall
Job title
Clinical Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 856023