Job overview

The post holder will actively continue to develop Mental Health user and parent/ carer involvement within the CAMHS Tier 4 Provider Collaborative in Hampshire, Sussex and Kent ensuring that service user participation is an integrated aspect of all work and service development that the Provider Collaborative is involved in. The post holder will be responsible for managing and developing User Partnership Groups and will also support the  Provider Collaborative in developing and promoting a partnership approach to working with children, young people and parents and carers.

To contribute to the strategic and service development of the Tier 4 Provider Collaborative through work with the lead provider, providers and collaborating agencies.

The post holder will establish positive relationships with existing participation organisations across the Hampshire, Sussex and Kent footprint

Main duties of the job

·       To lead on and promote the meaningful participation of children and young people and parent / carers in Tier 4 CAMHS Provider Collaborative service development, delivery and evaluation.

·       To participate in the development of and implement participation action plan for the Service

·       To advocate for children, young people and carers.

·       To facilitate a partnership working approach between the Provider Collaborative and  children / young people and carers including the identification and implementation of ways in which the service and service users can enter into dialogue with each other regarding service development

·       To be responsible for managing and developing User Partnership Groups, recruit members to create innovative and inclusive projects to facilitate the voice of Tier 4 CAMHS service users and their families, and ensure this information is used to influence service improvement and development

·       Ensure that service users and the public are fully involved in developing service specifications, reviewing services and evaluating quality

Working for our organisation

As part of our commitment to quality and professionalism, the Trust ensures that all new staff undertake a thorough induction programme. Additional training will be provided at local level and full support is always available as part of ongoing growth and development.

As a mental health trust, we place a large focus on the wellbeing of our staff and ensure our reward packages reflect the important work you do.

As well as knowing you are making a valuable contribution in supporting the care of service users in the community, you can expect to receive:

• Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days + bank holidays per annum. 
• Car parking 
• NHS pension. 
• Access to a host of discount schemes (e.g. gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars). 
• Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes. 
• Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development. 
• The opportunity to grow professionally in the Trust.