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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to transform the way in which crisis care is experienced by children, young people (CYP) and those who care for them across Greater Manchester. The role will involve working alongside colleagues in the CYP Crisis Team to contribute to assessment and management of crisis presentations within a clear and structured Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction framework.

As a member of the multi-disciplinary team you will intensively support young people and families for up to 72 hours on the Rapid Response pathway and up to six weeks on the Home Intensive Treatment Pathway. The post holder will contribute to the development of holistic, safety and recovery focused care plans and is part of the support around the child and family to promote resilience and reduce the likelihood of future crisis episodes.

The post holder will develop continuing relationships with young people and families, delivering elements of their care plans. Direct work with young people will take place in clinical environments, including emergency care settings and community settings as well as young people’s home environments.

Main duties of the job

·       Contribute to the community based assessment, de-escalation and risk reduction interventions when children and young people are presenting in crisis.

·       Support families to offer containment and care under supervision of mental health professionals.

·       Work intensively with children, young people and those who care for them for up to 72 hours/up to 6 weeks under supervision of senior staff.

·       Developing ongoing relationships with children and families to promote recovery and resilience. 

·       Communicate with the child or young person and those involved in their care in a way that is appropriate to their age, developmental stage, communication skills, understanding, preferences and health status.

·       Ensure actions when interacting, treating and valuing families/carers and individuals throughout the process are in a manner which is appropriate to the families/ carers and individuals background, culture, diversity, values, circumstances, needs and encourages an open exchange of views, preferences and experiences.

·       Observe actions and behaviour and take account of pre-speech and support the child or young person and those involved in their care to communicate with each other through a partnership based approach by giving accurate and relevant information the families/carers of children and young people in ways that they are likely to understand.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts