Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

We are looking for a highly motivated specialist practitioner to join our CAMHS crisis, assertive outreach and home treatment team. The successful applicant will be based in a community-based service across the communities of Powys. This post is supporting the development of a sanctuary Hwb pilot and the job is until March 2027.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at Crisis Hwb where there will be provision for children, young people and their families to come and receive support for their mental health distress in a friendly and safe environment where you will have an opportunity to provide outcomes for children and young people who are at risk of an hospital admission due to their mental distress. The   CAMHS crisis HWB will provide a service for children and young people up to the age of 18 s who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis with complex needs and are at risk of admission to Hospital Intensive Home Treatment will be provided in collaboration with the service user and in the least restrictive setting, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year as per Rota.

Intensive Home Treatment will also facilitate the early discharge of those admitted to inpatient units, through intensive but time limited intervention in the community and to provide support to those at risk from admission to the DGH for a mental health need and or Tier 4 provision. The successful applicant will work with children, young people and their families in community and home setting.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.