CAMHS BOOST Support Worker : Sponsorship Available

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Job Summary

BOOST is a team developed to provide a responsive, hands on support service to Young People struggling with a range of mental health problems. The post holder will work into one of the Integrated Children And Adolescents Mental Health Service Teams ( ICAMHS) for 60% of the clinical working week. This team will be identified upon successful appointment. During this time, the post holder will implement care plans , as prescribed by the multi-disciplinary team , the Registered Practitioner; the young person and their parent/guardian. The role will be over seen by the allocated Clinical Practitioner and job planned; supported by our clinical model: CAPA (Choice & Partnership Approach) . The remaining 40% will require the post holder to work into ICAMHS Emergency Pathway. This entails working into Ty Fforest, which is a new unit for Young People presenting with an emerging crisis, and offering a service wide response/support . The post holder, will work in a wide range of therapeutic settings, which will involve travelling Pan Gwent.

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to offer individual and group work. This work will be therapeutic and tailored to the young person experiencing psychological and emotional distress and their families. Other duties also include : To work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT ) Referring to internal and external agencies and professionals, Attending regular MDT, formulations and consultations. To work closely and deliver therapeutic intervention to Young People presenting with a range of mild to severe complex Mental Health needs and disorders Work across Part 1 and 2 of the Mental Health services within ICAMHS Be familiar with observing, assessing and sharing risk Hold knowledge and feel confident with identifying and reporting any Safeguarding concerns Assist in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of Young People and their families. Weekend/evening working will be required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 23 November 2025

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