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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You need a mental health qualification, experience with young people, knowledge of interventions, strong consultative skills, and flexibility in working patterns, while promoting inclusion and wellbeing.
  • You will provide mental health support, conduct assessments, deliver interventions, offer training, and promote early intervention in collaboration with families, schools, and partner services.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements
  • Professional qualification in mental health, social work, or related field
  • Experience in working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
  • Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues
  • Ability to work autonomously and within defined protocols
  • Strong consultation, advice, and training skills for multi-agency working
  • Adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Commitment to promoting emotional wellbeing and early intervention
  • Experience in conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments
  • Capacity to support service development initiatives
  • Understanding of the THRIVE framework and early help approaches
  • Flexibility to accommodate various working patterns such as term time, part time, or compressed hours
  • Awareness of diversity and inclusion principles in service delivery

Responsibilities

  • The Primary Mental Health Worker (PMHW) will provide specialist mental health support, consultation, advice, and provide direct assessment and intervention to the children and young people within the locality.
  • An element of the role will involve providing training to stakeholders across the Primary Care Network (PCN) as commissioning arrangements.
  • The post holder will support the early identification of emotional wellbeing and mental health needs in children and young people and promote timely intervention through consultation, training, and direct clinical work.
  • The post holder will play a key role in developing and maintaining effective partnerships across the locality, supporting the implementation of the THRIVE framework and promoting early help approaches.
  • They will deliver brief therapeutic interventions and work using the ACBI model, undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, provide consultation to professionals and families, and contribute to service development initiatives that improve access to mental health support for children, young people and their families.
  • The Primary Mental Health Worker (Band 6) will provide assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
  • The post holder will work autonomously within defined protocols, offering timely support to prevent escalation to specialist CAMHS services.
  • The role involves close multi-agency working with families, schools and partner services, including consultation, advice and training to education staff to support early intervention and promote emotional wellbeing.
  • The post holder will adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
  • The PMHW will support the wider team in managing demand, improving access and maintaining service performance.
  • This is a fixed-term post to provide maternity leave cover, ensuring continuity of care for children and young people accessing the service.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Primary Mental Health Worker (PMHW)?

The PMHW provides specialist mental health support, consultation, advice, and direct assessment and intervention to children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This is a fixed-term position to provide maternity leave cover, and the role supports flexible working patterns including part-time, term-time, compressed hours, and flexi-time.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

The job description does not specify exact qualifications, but it typically requires a relevant mental health or related field background, along with experience working with children and young people.

How does the role support early intervention in mental health?

The PMHW promotes early identification of emotional wellbeing and mental health needs through consultation, training, and direct clinical work, aimed at preventing escalation to specialist CAMHS services.

Who will the PMHW work closely with?

The PMHW will work closely with families, schools, and partner services, providing consultation, advice, and training to education staff to support early intervention and promote emotional wellbeing.

What therapeutic approaches are used by the PMHW?

The PMHW will deliver brief therapeutic interventions using the ACBI model and undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments as part of their role.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the PMHW will contribute to service development initiatives and provide training to stakeholders, offering opportunities for professional growth and learning.

Is there a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the team?

Yes, LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under-represented groups and those with lived experience relevant to the role or service area.

What support is available for staff wellbeing?

LSCFT offers a wide range of resources, tools, and support to help employees thrive in and out of work, focusing on maintaining a positive work/life balance.

How can I contact someone for more information about this job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Cassie Flynn, the CYPMH Team Leader - Primary Mental Health, at Cassie.flynn@lscft.nhs.uk.

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Supporting Health and Wellbeing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to improve mental and emotional well-being. Their purpose is to support individuals in their recovery and promote mental health through integrated, compassionate care and community engagement.