We are looking for a highly motivated specialist practitioner to join our CAMHS crisis, assertive outreach and home treatment team. The successful applicant will be based in a community-based service across the communities of Powys. This post is supporting the development of a sanctuary Hwb pilot and the job is until March 2025.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at Crisis Hwb where there will be provision for children, young people and their families to come and receive support for their mental health distress in a friendly and safe environment where you will have an opportunity to provide outcomes for children and young people who are at risk of an hospital admission due to theirmental distress.

and their families in community and home setting

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Qualification Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning disabilities or scoial work
• High level of assessment/ risk assessment/ planning and evaluation skills necessary for working with acute Mental Health crisis
• Awareness of current developments in Mental Health Practice
• Understanding of Mental Health Measure

Desirable

• Evidence of working with Children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties
• Trauma Informed ACES informed
• Understanding how attachment issues can affect children and young peoples' ability to cope

Skills

Desirable

• DBT or coping with strong emotions skills

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Old goverment building

Spa Road

Llandrindod Wells

LD1 5HA

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

070-BANKSPC-1123