Assistant Practitioner - Alternatives to Admission

Job Overview THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT TO MARCH 31ST 2027 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE. An exciting opportunity has become available within the Crisis & Unscheduled Care team based at Royal Alexandra Hospital. We are looking to recruit a number of skilled and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioners to join our team to support delivery of an ‘Alternative to Admission’ community hub pilot for children and young people experiencing mental health crisis. We are looking for team members who are compassionate and able to engage with young people and their families/carers at times of crisis, within a community-based provision, working along-side the CAMHS Crisis and Unscheduled Care Service. We are looking for team members who are compassionate and able to engage with young people and their families/carers at times of crisis, within a community-based provision, working along-side the CAMHS Crisis and Unscheduled Care Service. This is an exciting learning opportunity for you to be an integral part of trail-blazing project for children and young people in central North Wales.

Main duties of the job If successful you will contribute to the ongoing development and innovation within our service and be supported with personal and professional development through regular supervision and training. You will be required to carry out duties on a rota basis, including evenings and weekend working. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification Experience Essential criteria Experience of working directly supporting children in Health, Education or Social Care setting Desirable criteria Experience working with children or young people with significant developmental difficulties or mental health problems Experience of working with adolescents Qualifications And/or Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of a range of procedures and practices, majority non-routine, theoretical knowledge to diploma level or equivalent experience. Knowledge of relevant procedures and practices (relating to Children and Young People) acquired through NVQ 3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses, experience Desirable criteria NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject or A formal qualification of equivalent level or At least one A level Skills Essential criteria Able to follow written programmes of care Good organisational abilities and time management Good communication with parents and children Good behaviour management skills Personal Qualities (Demonstrable) Essential Criteria Flexible and innovative with engaging children and young people Able to present a calm but sociable and friendly approach to interactions Other Essential criteria Willingness and ability to travel to a variety of different places, within catchment area, in order to carry out duties in a timely manner. Desirable criteria Ability to communicate in welsh Knowledge Essential Criteria Understanding of child development and the needs of different age groups