BWRDEISTREF SIROL CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH
Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol / Social Services Department
Job Description
Job Title:
Specialist Social Worker (CAMHS)
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Tier 2/3
Base:
Argyll Road, Llandudno
Service:
Catchment area of Conwy Tier 2/3 CAMHS,
Conwy & Denbighshire Trust. Population approximately
112,000.
Accountability:
Managerially and clinically accountable to the Consultant
Clinical Psychologist, CAMHS, Conwy and professionally to
the Operations Manager, Care Resources.
Job Purpose:
To promote child and family mental health within the
catchment area of Conwy CAMHS, by providing a child
therapy service within the team.
To contribute to the development of the service by engaging in
research and teaching, which furthers service objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Clinical
(a)
To provide a safe, confidential service to children and their families, by
providing a service in accordance with relevant professional guidelines and
ensuring the rights of the individual child or young person are safeguarded.
(b)
To promote child and family mental health by assessing and treating children
and young people with a broad range of psychological problems referred to
Tier 2/3 CAMHS, Conwy, using evidence-based approaches whenever
possible.
(c)
To maintain professional and clinical standards by engaging in regular
supervision and by keeping up-to-date with new developments and research
findings through appropriate Continuing Professional Development.
(d)
To promote evidence-based practice by applying clinically relevant research
and/or teaching.
(e)
to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions by engaging in
systematic evaluation.
(f)
To facilitate inter-agency co-ordination of services and joint working by
establishing close working relationships and communication with colleagues
from other agencies, to ensure that the service offered is integrated with
services provided elsewhere.
(g)
To promote anti-discriminatory practice and act in a non-oppressive way
towards colleagues and service users.
(h)
In liaison with relevant personnel to take a lead in advising the multidisciplinary team on issues of Child Protection and relevant legislation,
particularly The Children Act, 1989 and the Framework for the Assessment of
children in need and their families.
(i)
To contribute to the multi-disciplinary aspect of specialist CAMHS by
providing a social work perspective in team case reviews and planning
meetings.
2.
Managerial
(a)
To maintain a high standard of professional service by participating in
appropriate clinical governance activities and such Trust training activities as
are deemed necessary by the Trust, according to appropriate timescales.
(b)
To support the delivery of an effective and professional service by:(i)
participating actively in Team Meetings;
(ii)
being involved in policy-making activities and contributing to the
setting of quality standards, clinical audit and service evaluation, in
accordance with national and local policies and practices, and
(iii)
facilitating the monitoring, appraisal and improvement of services.
(c)
To represent the best interests of the service user and maintain a good
reputation for the service by communicating effectively and professionally in
all meetings.
(d)
To promote effective working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team
by working collaboratively and jointly with other team members.
(e)
To maintain a high standard of professional service by the maintenance of
appropriate clinical records and by ensuring the proper safety and care of
psychological equipment and materials.
(f)
To maintain an efficient and accountable service by maintaining an up-to-date
caseload record, as appropriate to the service.
(g)
To provide an efficient service by appropriate prioritization of the range of
duties required and by maintaining personal well-being through achieving an
appropriate work-life balance.
3.
Teaching & Researching
(a)
To promote evidence-based practice through clinically relevant research
and/or teaching, as appropriate.
(b)
to facilitate knowledge and skill development amongst other professionals
working with children and their families, by providing consultation and
teaching/training, as appropriate.
4.
Terms of Service
Conwy Social Services reserves the right to amend the above in consultation
with the postholder and the Trust.
CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL CONWY COUNTY
BOROUGH COUNCIL
Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol/Social Services Department
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Specialist Social Worker
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Tier 2/3
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Professional social work qualification.
Desirable
Post-qualifying training in a therapeutic approach relevant
to working with young people.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Experience of child, adolescent and family assessment
and intervention.
Understanding of developmental psychopathology.
Good working knowledge of safe practice and national/
Child Protection Procedures.
Understanding of The Children Act 1989, as it relates to
practice within CAMHS.
Basic knowledge of clinically effective intervention
literature/research.
Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
Understanding of the Framework for Assessment of
Children in Need and their families.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE (continued)
Desirable
Thorough knowledge of clinical effectiveness literature/
research.
Knowledge of tiered model of CAMH service delivery.
Experience of working with agencies outside NHS or
psychology.
SKILLS
Essential
Ability to work collaboratively in team settings.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a range
of service settings/agencies.
Effective interpersonal negotiation and communication
skills.
Ability to work independently/autonomously.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to adapt to organizational change.
Ability to work to service protocols.
Ability to apply anti-discriminatory practice.
Creative, enthusiastic approach to contributing to service
delivery.
Valid driving license
Desirable
Ability to communicate effectively in Welsh.