Intervention Worker Camhs Crisis

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is recruiting for a CAMHS Crisis Team member to provide crisis care and home treatment support for young people up to 18. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to assessment, care planning, and early intervention in clinical and community settings.

The role requires experience in mental health settings and delivering DBT/CBT-based support, with responsibilities including safeguarding, liaison with schools and families, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Foundation degree or equivalent level in healthcare with NVQ4 or equivalent.
• Certificates in DBT skills, CBT skills, outdoor activity skills or another therapeutic qualification.
• Understanding of mental health issues and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in assessment, contribute to care planning and risk assessments.
• Deliver health care within the Care and Treatment plan.
• Develop and deliver group work and activities with a Registered Practitioner.
• Support individuals in crisis using DBT/CBT and other relevant training when appropriate.
• 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.
• Participate in supervision from Registered Nurses.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and reporting.
• Act as a main contact for young people and families.
• Liaise with schools, social care and health professionals.
• Support urgent responses and adherence to pathways and protocols.
• Contribute to discharge and transition planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Person-centred approach

Basic IT skills

RPI training

Welsh language

Education

Foundation degree / NVQ4 in healthcare

DBT / CBT certificates

Job description

Job summary

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.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.
• 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.

About us

Being the smallest Health 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.

Details

Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 070-ACS075-1026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

Experience

Essential

• Working in a mental health setting
• Working with CAMHS patients, families and carers

Desirable

• Creating and delivering group work with individuals

Skills and attributes

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

Other

Essential

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: CAMHS Crisis Team Lead, Tanya Thomas, [e-mail], 01874442808