Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Mental Health Nurse to join our Children and Young People Services (CYPS) Mindworks Community Hubs. As a Mindworks Hub Youth Justice Clinical Practitioner, you will work with vulnerable young people aged 10-18 who are at risk of offending behaviour. You will manage a caseload of young people referred to the service, working collaboratively with other services to provide consultations and mental health assessments.
The successful candidate will be able to build trusting relationships with young people, develop a deeper understanding of their needs, and signpost or refer them to more appropriate services. This role involves outreach into the community to meet young people in their own or preferred environment.
In this role, you will:
- Respond to requests for consultation and assess young people presenting with mental health difficulties and/or behavioural/neurodevelopmental needs
- Work closely with housing, education, substance misuse services, and other services supporting young people
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people and protect the public
- Participate in performance reviews and personal development planning
- Undertake other duties as requested by the line manager
Requirements:
- Degree or diploma level qualification in Mental Health Nursing
- Relevant NMC Professional registration
- 2 years' post-qualification experience of working in the community with young people with mental health difficulties and their families
- Experience of undertaking mental health assessments, risk assessments, implementation of risk management plans, and use of outcome measures
- UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes
We offer a competitive salary of £41,957 to £50,387 per year, inclusive of 5% Fringe HCAS, pro-rata. This is a permanent, full-time position based across various sites in Surrey, including Redhill, Leatherhead, Chertsey, and Frimley.