As a Band 3 Support Worker within the Think Family Outreach Team (TFOT), you will work as part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMH) urgent care pathway, providing high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people experiencing mental health crises. The role focuses on preventing avoidable hospital admissions, supporting timely discharge from inpatient settings and helping children and young people remain in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs. Working under the supervision of registered practitioners and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families, delivering emotional support, therapeutic engagement and practical interventions that promote recovery, resilience and positive outcomes. You will support the implementation of care plans, contribute to risk assessment and management processes, and monitor the wellbeing of children and young people, escalating concerns appropriately. The postholder will work across a variety of settings including community environments, CAMHS bases, TFOT Day Provision and acute paediatric wards at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, George Eliot Hospital and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. You will support children and young people with a range of mental health needs, including those with learning disabilities and autism, and work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies to ensure coordinated care. The role includes facilitating therapeutic activities, supporting group interventions and contributing to the delivery of intensive assessment and intervention programmes for children and young people in crisis. You will attend multidisciplinary meetings, provide information and support to families, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. You will work closely with colleagues across RISE, acute hospitals, Social Care, education services, GPs and other partner organisations, ensuring effective communication and partnership working. The post requires an understanding of safeguarding, risk management, Trust policies and relevant legislation, with the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changing clinical presentations and crisis situations. The Think Family Outreach Team operates a 7-day service between 8:00am and 8:00pm. Staff work a range of shifts across these hours, providing flexible support to children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire. As the role involves travelling between multiple locations, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential requirements. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families, while contributing to the continued development of an innovative and responsive crisis service.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
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