Senior Support Worker

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Learning and development

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Leasing car

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Staff networking and support groups

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. You will work with clinicians to support neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people.

You will gather information from families, schools and professionals, help with assessment appointments and maintain accurate electronic records, with opportunities to develop knowledge in QbTest for ADHD and ADOS, under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of neurodevelopmental assessments in the community.
• Help clinicians identify and understand each young person’s strengths and needs.
• Liaise with families, schools and other agencies to gather information that contributes to robust assessments.
• Undertake QbTest assessments for ADHD, following training and guidance from qualified staff.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely electronic clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with children, young people, families and professionals.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary and service meetings.
• Support audit, clinical governance and service-improvement activity.

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and young people?

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Support Worker to join our Buckinghamshire CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.

You will work alongside experienced clinicians to support high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people. This varied role involves helping to gather information from young people, families, schools and other professionals, supporting assessment appointments and ensuring that relevant clinical information is recorded accurately and promptly.

You will also have opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in specialist assessment approaches, including QbTest for ADHD and ADOS. The post includes supporting the assessment of physical health needs and contributing to clinical meetings, service development, audit and clinical governance activities.

This job has the potential for some face to face interaction with families; however, this is not the main purpose of the role.

In This Role, You Will

• Support the delivery of neurodevelopmental assessments in the community.
• Help clinicians identify and understand each young person’s strengths and needs.
• Liaise with families, schools and other agencies to gather information that contributes to robust assessments.
• Undertake QbTest assessments for ADHD, following training and guidance from qualified staff.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely electronic clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with children, young people, families and professionals.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary and service meetings.
• Support audit, clinical governance and service-improvement activity.
• Work safely and independently within agreed policies, procedures and lone-working arrangements.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”. Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.