CYP Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding and varied role where you can help children and young people access the right mental health support at the right time? We are seeking 2 experienced and motivated Band 6 Children and Young People's Mental Health Practitioners to join the CYP 0-18 Mental Health Hub, Central Cheshire Locality (1 x Crewe, 1 x Winsford). The Hub provides a central point of access for children, young people, families and professionals.

The primary focus of this role is within the Single Point of Access (SPOA) function, reviewing referrals, identifying clinical risk and safeguarding concerns, and supporting timely, informed decisions about the most appropriate care pathway. Practitioners will also contribute to the Hub's Choice assessment function , undertaking holistic mental health assessments with children, young people and families where required.

To be successful, you will have: o A recognised professional qualification in nursing, social work or an allied health profession.o Current registration with the relevant professional body.o Experience working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.o Experience undertaking mental health, risk and safeguarding assessments.o Sound clinical judgement and the ability to make proportionate decisions from complex information.o Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.o A commitment to child-centred, evidence-based and values-led practice.

Main duties of the job

Do you want to help improve access to mental health services for children, young people and their families?

Working primarily within the Hub's Single Point of Access function, you will review referrals and clinical information to understand presenting needs, identify risk and safeguarding concerns, and determine the safest and most appropriate next step for children and young people: o Review referrals and identify mental health, clinical risk and safeguarding needs.o Apply sound clinical judgement to determine priority and the most appropriate pathway.o Recognise and promptly escalate urgent or emergency concerns.o Liaise with children, young people, families, referrers and professionals where further information is required.o Develop clear clinical formulations and recommendations.o Provide advice, consultation and guidance to professionals and partner agencies.o Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and seek senior clinical support when needed.o Communicate referral outcomes clearly and sensitively.o Contribute to the Hub's Choice assessment function , undertaking holistic mental health assessments and collaboratively developing plans with children, young people and families as part of a multidisciplinary team process.o Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality electronic records.o Contribute to service improvement, audit and quality development initiatives.

Interested? Informal enquiries and visits to the team are welcomed.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job responsibilities

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