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Empower Young Lives: Make a Difference at Compassionate Care Group! Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs? Join our thriving care provider, Compassionate Care Group, as a Mental Health Team Leader – Complex Children, in Knowsley, and make a real impact in a young person's life.
Job Responsibility
Work directly with a child presenting with complex mental health needs
Build trusting therapeutic relationships through consistency, empathy, patience and positive role modelling
Support the young person to develop emotional regulation, coping strategies, resilience and independence whilst maintaining clear professional boundaries
Respond calmly and confidently during periods of distress, using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches
Encourage engagement in education, hobbies, community activities and daily routines
Work collaboratively with families, social workers, CAMHS, education providers and other professionals
Tailor approach to the young person's individual needs, strengths and lived experiences
Think on your feet and solve problems creatively
Empower and advocate for the child at every opportunity
Requirements
Full Clean Valid UK Driving Licence
21 years of age or over
Excellent English language skills
Ability to work a fixed rota, including days, nights and weekends
Genuine passion for supporting children through therapeutic, trauma-informed care
Calm, patient and emotionally resilient individual with excellent communication and active listening skills
Previous experience supporting children or young people with mental health conditions, trauma, emotional dysregulation, EUPD or complex behaviours is highly desirable
Experience within residential care, CAMHS, mental health, secure services or supported living would be advantageous
Relevant Health & Social Care qualifications are desirable
Nice to have
Relevant Health & Social Care qualifications
Experience within residential care, CAMHS, mental health, secure services or supported living