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Risk Support Liaison Worker

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

6d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified mental health professional with children’s services experience, capable of managing risk, collaborating with partners, and delivering training while supporting diversity and flexibility.
  • You will collaborate with local CAMHS, Children's Social Care, and partners to provide integrated risk support, model AMBIT, and deliver training while navigating complex situations.

Requirements

  • Qualified mental health professional with experience in clinical practice.
  • Experience of working within children and young people’s mental health services.
  • Experience of working across multi-agency settings.
  • Ability to manage complexity and risk effectively.
  • Demonstrated resilience and reflexivity in challenging situations.
  • Experience in collaborating with a range of partner organisations.
  • Ability to model the AMBIT approach confidently across various professional groups.
  • Experience in delivering training to partner organisations.
  • Commitment to support diversity and inclusion within the workforce.
  • A willingness to support flexible working patterns.
  • Lived experience relevant to the role or service area is welcomed.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will be part of the Lancashire & South Cumbria innovative and exciting new approach to Risk Support across the integrated care system footprint, yet with a very strong local focus on working across a range of partner organisations including local CAMHS teams, Children's Social Care, education and voluntary sector partners to establish a coordinated, effective, efficient, high quality and consistent approach to Risk Support across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
  • Whilst the post holder will be based within local Child and Young People’s Mental Health teams, colocation within other partner organisations in particular Children's Social Care Teams will form part of the working week, to help embed a culture of shared risk and collaborative working arrangements in which young people, parents, carers and professionals feel supported.
  • The post holder must be comfortable with complexity and risk, be reflexive, resilient and have experience of sitting within times of considerable uncertainty, where anxieties amongst others can be high.
  • As part of the Risk Support approach the post holder will also be a key member of the AMBIT Community across Lancashire & South Cumbria and should feel confident in modelling the AMBIT approach across the children's and young people's workforce including education, social care and health professionals, as well as delivering training to partner organisation within their footprint.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Risk Support Liaison Worker.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are full-time at 37.5 hours per week.

Where is the position based?

The position is based within Lancashire & South Cumbria CYPMH East services.

What type of professionals is the Risk Support Liaison Worker expected to collaborate with?

The Risk Support Liaison Worker will collaborate with local CAMHS teams, Children's Social Care, education, and voluntary sector partners.

Will the post holder work with partner organizations outside of their local team?

Yes, the post holder will co-locate with other partner organizations, particularly Children's Social Care teams, as part of their working week.

What qualities are needed for this role?

The post holder should be comfortable with complexity and risk, be reflexive, resilient, and have experience managing uncertainty and high anxiety situations.

What is the AMBIT approach?

The AMBIT approach is a model aimed at supporting collaborative working across children's and young people's workforce, including health, education, and social care professionals.

Is diversity and inclusion valued in the recruitment process?

Yes, LSCFT values diversity and inclusion and actively welcomes applications from all backgrounds, recognizing the importance of varied perspectives in creating an effective workforce.

Is there an emphasis on flexible working arrangements?

Yes, LSCFT supports flexible working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, and flexi-time to promote a positive work/life balance.

How can I get more information or have an informal discussion about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Sarah Threlfall, the Operational Lead, at sarah.h.threlfall@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.