Intervention Worker CAMHS Crisis

NHS; Llandrindod Wells; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board in Wales is seeking a CAMHS Crisis Care Team member to support young people in mental health distress. You will work within a multidisciplinary team under a Registered Nurse, delivering care in clinical and community settings, supported by training in DBT/CBT and early intervention strategies.

The role covers crisis care and outreach, with a focus on risk assessment, care planning, and problem‑solving with young people and families.

Qualifications

• Foundation degree, NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a Health Care Associated Certificate
• Certificates in DBT skills, CBT skills, outdoor activity skills and/or another therapeutic
• Understanding of Mental Health issues
• Understanding of professional boundaries
• Ability to work under indirect supervision from senior practitioners
• Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
• Good understanding of Mental Health Conditions and the impact on people’s lives
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in the assessment process, gathering information and contributing to care plans and risk assessments.
• Deliver healthcare within the Care and Treatment plan.
• Be part of the development, creation and delivery of group work with a Registered Practitioner.
• Use DBT/CBT skills to support individuals in crisis or early intervention.
• Provide 1:1 supervision for patients on the Age-Appropriate Bed.
• Complete referrals for patients to health, public and voluntary services.
• Manage workload and safety with support from Registered Nurses.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Person-centred care

Restrictive Intervention Training

IT skills

Welsh language (learn)

Education

Foundation degree / NVQ level 4 in Health Care

Job description

Main area Health Care Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 5 months (until 31/03/2027 due to Funding) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (covers 7 days a week, 9-9.30) Job ref 070-ACS075-1026

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site CAMHS Hwb, Llandrindod Wells Town Llandrindod Wells Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2026 23:59

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

Work as a Team member in providing a Crisis, Home Treatment Service and outreach support for young people presenting in mental health distress who live in Powys. The CAMHS Crisis service provides a service for children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis with complex needs and are at risk of admission to hospital.

Support the delivery of CAMHS Crisis care to children and young people within a clinical setting and/or home environment, school, or community as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

Work within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Assist in the assessment process, by gathering information and contributing to the Individual Care and Treatment planning and risk assessments.

Deliver health care within the Care and Treatment plan.

Be part of the development, creation and deliver of group work and activities with a Registered Practitioner.

Use a range of skills where education and training have been provided – DBT, CBT and other relevant training to support individual in crisis or Early Intervention to prevent individuals experiencing crisis.

Provide 1:1 supervision for patients on the Age-Appropriate Bed.

Complete ongoing referrals for patients to health, public and voluntary services.

With support from the Registered Nurses be responsible for and manage own workload and safety.

Participate in supervision from Registered Nurses.

Manage safeguarding concerns and reporting in line with Health Board policies and procedures.

Act as a key point of contact for young people and families

Liaise with schools, social care, health professionals and third sector

Support urgent responses within agreed pathways and protocols

Collect and report activity and outcome data

Contribute to the development of early intervention and prevention services

Support 111 press 2 pathways

Contribute to discharge and transition planning

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Foundation degree, NVQ level 4 or equivalent level in a Health Care Associated Certificate
• Certificates in DBT skills, CBT skills, outdoor activity skills and/or another therapeutic
• Understanding and appreciation of Mental Health issues
• Understanding of the need to maintain professional boundaries
• Ability to work under indirect supervision from senior practitioners
• Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
• Good understanding of Mental Health Conditions and the impact on people’s lives
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Eperience

• Working in a mental health setting
• Working with CAMHS patients, families and carers
• Creating and delivering group work with individuals

Skills and attributes

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Work on own initiative and as part of a Team
• Keep calm in stressful situations
• Demonstrate a person‑centred approach
• Undertake Formal Restrictive Physical Intervention Training with annual up‑dates
• Basic IT skills
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

Other

• Flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the service
• Confident and positive in approach
• Reliable and resilient
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re‑entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [e-mail] . We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.

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