Care Navigator Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust inBirkenhead inBirkenhead PUBLISHED
WED 1 JAN 2025
£13 per year
FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS
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Opportunity to support young people and families in a meaningful way while they wait for treatment, making a significant impact on their mental health journey.
Collaboration with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, enhancing professional growth and expanding one's network in the mental health sector.
Community-based work allows for flexible interactions and a dynamic work environment, catering to the unique needs of each family and young person.
Access to comprehensive training through the 'Prepare to Care' program, ensuring all new starters are well-equipped to perform their roles effectively.
The chance to work for a highly-rated NHS trust ('Outstanding' in Caring by CQC), which reflects dedication to high-quality care and a positive workplace environment.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion within recruitment practices, creating a supportive workplace culture that values different perspectives.
The role of Care Navigator at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Birkenhead involves supporting young people and their families awaiting mental health treatment, within the Children & Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS). The Care Navigator will primarily work in the community, meeting with families, liaising with professionals, developing access plans for community resources, and ensuring the well-being of young people by raising concerns with team leads when necessary. Applicants should have access to transportation and demonstrate the Trust's core values of Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment in their application and interview processes.
CWP is dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process, offering extensive induction and training for new employees while promoting equality and diversity. They encourage applications from various backgrounds, including those who have direct experience with their services, armed forces community members, and individuals with disabilities. The position offers opportunities for growth within a respected organisation known for its compassionate, person-centered approach to care, recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission.
CWP is dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process, offering extensive induction and training for new employees while promoting equality and diversity. They encourage applications from various backgrounds, including those who have direct experience with their services, armed forces community members, and individuals with disabilities. The position offers opportunities for growth within a respected organisation known for its compassionate, person-centered approach to care, recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative service which supports young people and their families while they wait for their treatment. The Care Navigator Team is embedded within the Children & Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Wirral 0-18 team who work with young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health needs.
The work is mostly community based so having access to transport is essential
Meeting with families and young people
Attending meetings with other professionals
Developing plans to access community support
Developing sound knowledge of community services
Supporting young people to access community services
Raising concerns with team leads if presentation of young people deteriorate
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli0Ra8 If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on .
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Dec 2024
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
The work is mostly community based so having access to transport is essential
Meeting with families and young people
Attending meetings with other professionals
Developing plans to access community support
Developing sound knowledge of community services
Supporting young people to access community services
Raising concerns with team leads if presentation of young people deteriorate
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli0Ra8 If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on .
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Dec 2024
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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