CAMHS Day Service Engagement Worker

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and committed engagement worker to join the CAMHS Day Service. The specialist day provision is a relatively new part of the CAMHS service, opening its doors in October 2022, and provides intensive packages of person centred intervention to young people who may be at risk of admission to a Tier 4 inpatient unit without increased support. The successful applicant will work as part of a team to help manage complex mental health needs. You will be involved in the assessment, formulation and interventions offered working directly with children and young people, and the agencies and networks around them. You will be part of the regular team clinical supervision processes as well as being able to access regular and frequent individual supervision., We are looking for Engagement workers who will improve children and young people's mental health, providing support and intervention to young people and families as part of their care plan. This will involve working with children and young people who are experiencing high levels of distress and during periods of crisis. The role will also involve interventions to support recovery and relapse prevention. In accordance with national and local priorities, clinical guidelines, You will be responsive to the needs and views of local children, to ensure the highest level of evidence-based practice within the resources available.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities