B4 MHST Support Worker

Job summary
1wte B4 MHST Support Worker
Post based in Dudley but may require Black Country working at times dependent on service need.
We have an exciting opportunity for a support worker to join our MHST in the Black Country. This is a new post which will support the qualified practitioners within the team with whole school approach including group activities, delivered within schools and colleges throughout the Black Country to those young people demonstrating need for support with their emotional health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
In addition to working directly with young people attending Reception through to Year 13, there is also an opportunity to support those whom are home schooled, on the emotional based school avoidance pathway and at risk of exclusion. Parents and carers as well as teaching staff within our education settings are included within our whole school approach offer and support for them is provided through workshops, training and dedicated interventions.
About us
As an MHST Support Worker you will be expected to work autonomously but also as part of a dynamic mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged. This approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings. You will be provided with training around whole school approach and observing young people within various settings that may lead to a diagnosis. The skills you will bring with you into the post will enable you to develop your knowledge in common mental health problems via whole school approach and group support for children, young people and their parents. You will also gain more knowledge around the education system and the role of the Senior mental Health Lead within the education setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MHST Support Worker role will:

• Work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals delivering a wide range of evidence informed interventions
• Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to work with children, young people and families.
• Develop and practice evidence-based skills to carry out whole school approach activities including groups.
• Carry out observations of young people within various settings which may lead to a diagnosis.
• Support co-production as well as the use of social media within the service.

The Education Mental Health Practitioner is required to :

• Demonstrate and evidence they have some knowledge of the education system
• Have experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
• Have experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
• Have experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties

Join our Team in Black Country Healthcare
Here at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on employing the best people who have the right skills, vision and values to make a difference to the communities we serve.
So ask yourself:

• Do you want to be part of developing national good practice initiatives?
• Are you skilled in working with children and young people with emerging emotional wellbeing needs?
• Do you believe in providing a young person with best possible outcomes?
• Do you work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary/multiagency team?

For more information and a confidential discussion please email Zoe Gilbert, Service Manager on
Any questions regarding application please contact our recruitment team on 01384 325028.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MHST Support Worker role will:

• Work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals delivering a wide range of evidence informed interventions
• Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to work with children, young people and families.
• Develop and practice evidence-based skills to carry out whole school approach activities including groups.
• Carry out observations of young people within various settings which may lead to a diagnosis.
• Support co-production as well as the use of social media within the service.

The Education Mental Health Practitioner is required to :

• Demonstrate and evidence they have some knowledge of the education system
• Have experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
• Have experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
• Have experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties

Join our Team in Black Country Healthcare
Here at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on employing the best people who have the right skills, vision and values to make a difference to the communities we serve.
So ask yourself:

• Do you want to be part of developing national good practice initiatives?
• Are you skilled in working with children and young people with emerging emotional wellbeing needs?
• Do you believe in providing a young person with best possible outcomes?
• Do you work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary/multiagency team?

For more information and a confidential discussion please email Zoe Gilbert, Service Manager on
Any questions regarding application please contact our recruitment team on 01384 325028.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in a child related field such as childcare, youth work etc or equivalent experience
• A minimum of two years\’ experience of working with children and young people and their families in a mental health related setting
• Ability to demonstrate a general understanding of the education system
• Access to own transport. Able to move between education settings and Trust sites across the Black Country within reasonable time, not relying on public transport.
• Must have presenter skills and be able to talk widely to large groups of people.

Desirable

• Psychology or other health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree.
• Has an understanding of the Mental Health Support Team In Schools working model

Person Specification
Criteria
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in a child related field such as childcare, youth work etc or equivalent experience
• A minimum of two years\’ experience of working with children and young people and their families in a mental health related setting
• Ability to demonstrate a general understanding of the education system
• Access to own transport. Able to move between education settings and Trust sites across the Black Country within reasonable time, not relying on public transport.
• Must have presenter skills and be able to talk widely to large groups of people.

Desirable

• Psychology or other health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree.
• Has an understanding of the Mental Health Support Team In Schools working model

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 .
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. .
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Elms Health Centre
Slade Road
Halesowen
B63 2UR
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