Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Provide support and gain experience in the following People activities:

HR Service Delivery

1. Act as a point of contact for queries and requests from divisional managers and team members. Where possible, respond to queries or otherwise, take accurate details and pass to the appropriate team member for response.

2. Work positively with all People team members in support of the core values and provide a flexible and responsive service.

3. Assist with processing changes during the employee lifecycle including amendments to hours, roles, salaries.

4. Provide support for People projects and initiatives, including organising meetings, circulating information and taking notes.

5. Provide administrative support to the Head of People and Culture and the People Business Partners.

Records and Systems

1. Contribute to the development and updating of the computerised HR information system so that information is current and easily accessible.

2. Ensure that all information is stored and processed in accordance with Data Protection and Confidentiality requirements.

3. Provide reports from the system including those relating to HR trends and KPIs.

4. Ensure that policies, procedures, handbooks and other documents are readily available on the system and source them when required.

5. Work collaboratively with other team members to identify and implement new methods of digitising the People service, so that it operates as efficiently and responsively as possible.

Culture and Values

1. Provide support for and co-ordinate employee engagement initiatives, so that the voice of employees is heard and appropriately acted upon.

2. Support delivery of regular and varied employee surveys and assist with analysis of the results.

3. Champion the core values in all People activities and ensure colleagues do the same.

Learning and Development

1. Keep records of compulsory training, including safeguarding and health and safety at work to ensure it is undertaken by employees as required.

1. Monitor the appraisal and personal development support processes across the organisation, ensure they are carried out for all employees

2. Ensure that person centred onboarding and induction processes are consistently and effectively implemented to support employee retention.

3. Support managers in arranging training to meet identified needs.

4. Record attendance at training and produce summary reports when required.

5. Assist with evaluation of training so that feedback improves the learning experience.

6. Provide support with external accreditation initiatives, including Investors in People.

Recruitment

1. Provide support to the Internal Recruiter including carrying out pre-employment checks efficiently.

2. Provide support with writing and maintaining accurate job descriptions for all roles.

3. Deal with speculative employment enquiries and provide vacancy information to potential candidates.

4. Liaise with candidates as required and answer any queries they may have.

5. Provide support with recruitment events including open days and careers events.

6. Support a smooth transition from recruitment through to induction and probationary reviews.

General Requirements:

Contribute positively and work in accordance with ABLs culture, values, aims and objectives

Work diligently to meet the requirements of this job description

Always seek to continuously improve so that the highest quality standards are achieved

Participate positively in internal/external events, meetings and training as required

Positively participate in one to ones and appraisals

Ensure that relevant policies, procedures and working practices are adhered to at all times

Adhere to ABLs safeguarding policies / procedures in addition to local and national safeguarding policies and promptly act on any concerns

Support equality, diversity and inclusion and respect human rights, by appropriately challenging discrimination and promoting equality

Comply with Data Protection, GDPR and confidentiality requirements

Proactively manage health and safety risks, care for own personal safety and that of others

Act as a positive ambassador for ABL

Positively contribute to ABLs team working environment, taking ownership of issues and supporting colleagues where appropriate

Be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably be required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working with electronic records (during education or at work)
• Carrying out administrative tasks (during education or work)
• Utilising Microsoft Office (during education or work)
• Achieving deadlines, managing simultaneous tasks and objectives

Desirable

• Working with confidential information

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE numeracy and literacy minimum
• Evidence of commitment to own and others continuing personal development committed to achieving at least CIPD Level 3

Desirable

• Working with confidential information

Employer details

Employer name

ABL Health Ltd

Address

71 Redgate Way

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an EMHP you will be joining a diverse team offering both clinical and non-clinical support to children, young people, and their families across Swindon.You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, under expert supervision and as part of a dynamic and evolving mental health support team. As an EMHP you will be joining a diverse team offering both clinical and non-clinical support to children, young people, and their families across Swindon.You will work in partnership with school/college mental health leads by developing a Whole School and College Approach to mental health within your allocated schools.Key Responsibilities:You will work in collaboration with other EMHPs, CWPs and mental health professionals, supervisors to deliver 1:1 interventions, groups, parent- led interventions, work- shops and staff training.

To assess and deliver outcome focused, low intensity, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed.

To help children and young people within these settings who present with as needing more support to rapidly access more specialist services by engaging with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals.

Therapeutic Assessment and Intervention

Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families, and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.

Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.

Operate at all times, from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national and local protocols.

Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance.

Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the post holder is attached and within the organization where the post-holder is employed including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service.

Under supervision and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the post holder.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.

Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate.

Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.

Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.

Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team.

Training and Supervision

Continue to apply learning gained on the training program directly to practice.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the EMHP, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings in appropriate formats through agreed channels.

Professional

To ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice

To ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments.

To ensure that confidentiality is always protected.

To ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the post holder comes into contact within the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest.

To ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed, and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

Participate in individual performance/appraisal review and work towards agreed objectives.

Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from CYP Educational Mental Health Practitioners Course (EMHP), - Post Graduate Diploma/Graduate Dip Mental Health Practice in Education Settings.

Desirable

• A further relevant degree qualification.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with anxiety disorders.
• Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders.
• Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy).
• Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting.
• Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing.

Desirable

• Experience of working with looked after children.
• Experience of working with other vulnerable groups.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of educational environments.
• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
• Highly developed knowledge of child and adult safeguarding.
• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children.
• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with families.
• Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.
• Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.
• Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately.
• Ability take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk.

Desirable

• Knowledge of capacity and consent issues.
• including Gillick competence.
• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
• Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families.
• Proven commitment to continuous professional development.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the service footprint.
• Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
• Must be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

ABL Health Ltd

Address

Nexus Business Centre

6 Darby Close

Cheney Manor

Swindon

SN2 2PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Within this role, you will build trusting relationships with children, young people, and their families, delivering structured support plans tailored to each individuals needs. You will work closely with clinicians and support colleagues to ensure a joined-up, consistent approach, contributing to assessments and interventions under the guidance of our Clinical Lead. You will promote positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and personal development in young people, while maintaining accurate and professional records using digital tools and systems. This is a varied and rewarding position, ideal for someone with confidence in working independently whilst also valuing team collaboration.

About the role

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will be working within the Intensive Personalised Support (IPS) team. IPS are an experienced and supportive team, and as a staff member, you will collaborate in delivering personalised, one-to-one support to children and young people across a variety of settings: at home, in schools, and within the community. Our clients may be experiencing a range of needs, including suspected or diagnosed neurodiversity, mental health challenges, trauma, and behaviours considered as complex or high-risk.

In this role, you will:

Deliver personalised support based on a Child or Young Persons (CYP) support plan.

Aid in promoting individuals independence based on their level of need.

Assist individuals in accessing the community.

Help in updating support plans and providing essential observations based on first-hand experience with the client.

Report on medical and welfare needs of clients as necessary.

Monitor individuals presentation and report concerns to senior team members or management.

Provide accurate notes that capture an honest depiction of a session with a client for record-keeping purposes.

Update support plans and risk assessments based on any new observations of the CYP.

Work flexibly throughout varying hours, including evenings and weekends.

Actively safeguard the individuals we support.

Who were looking for:

We welcome people from a range of professional backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:

Youth work or family support.

Education or alternative provision.

Residential care or supported living.

Mental health or wellbeing services.

Why Join ABL Health?

ABL is a growing, community-focused health organisation recognised for its innovative and person-centred services.

We are:

People-powered - we listen to individuals and co-create solutions

Bold - not afraid to try new approaches

Thoughtful - always responsive and respectful

Effective - driven by evidence and real outcomes

Ready to Apply?

Within this position, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and benefit from:

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Access to professional clinical guidance and peer support.

A real opportunity to shape change in the lives of vulnerable young people.

We actively welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

Beyond this, the company provides various benefits such as:

Birthday off.

Blue Light card eligibility.

28 days annual leave + the bank holidays you work.

Flexible annual leave scheme with the ability to buy or sell days of annual leave.

If you're ready to bring your experience, energy, and empathy to a role where you can truly make a difference, wed love to hear from you.

Join us in helping children and young people across the North-West build safer, more stable futures.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in supporting functional/psychological assessments.
• Sound knowledge of relevant performance frameworks, quality standards legal and ethical frameworks.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with conflict.
• Ability to work with groups from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines amid a range of competing demands.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work flexibly to overcome challenges.
• Ability to collate and analyse data to ensure the effectiveness of service outputs.
• The ability to support the IPS team independently, with the understanding of when to escalate situations.
• An understanding of Safeguarding.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including use of Microsoft Office systems.

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of relevant performance frameworks, quality standards, legal and ethical frameworks.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
• The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint.
• A full driving licence and ownership of a vehicle for travel across the region.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

ABL Health Ltd

Address

Redgate Way

Farnworth

BL4 0JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will require you to develop and maintain relationships with prisons and other key stakeholders, such as health and justice commissioners, prison governors, healthcare managers and the prisoners themselves.

The post holder will need to be a motivated to, and passionate about working with those in custody, have a knowledge of custodial settings and the client groups in these settings and the challenges that they face, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working closely with prison staff to organise and facilitate quarterly patient engagement activities in the form of face-to-face focus groups, 1-1 interviews, telephone interviews and written communication methods with prisoners/detainees across the prison estate.
• Support with additional projects as requested with specific healthcare topics including procurements of prison healthcare.
• Provide feedback from prison visits in the form of balanced reports
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders including prison and healthcare managers across the estate.
• Support the business development team with new opportunities.
• Where directed attend networking events to deliver presentations, broaden knowledge, support business opportunities and promote the ethos and vision of ABL Health.
• Attending prison training as requested to ensure knowledge and understanding of processes and security measures within each establishment.
• Attend training as required to maintain a good understanding of criminal justice and health.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• Someone who is passionate about reducing health inequalities.
• Someone who is hard working, proactive and can solve problems.
• Someone who is confident to work in a variety of challenging and complex locations.
• Someone who is driven by seeing real change and supporting people with lived experience!

Someone who can live and breathe the ABL values!

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience
• Groupwork/Core skills training.
• Motivational interviewing training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the criminal justice system.
• Experience of working with people with lived experience (PwLE).
• Experience of facilitating groupwork and or 1-1 with service users.
• Experience of report writing.

Desirable

• Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience
• Having lived experience of the criminal justice system.
• Experience of working within prisons.
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
• Experience of using translation services.
• Experience of overcoming language barriers.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of working with and around the prison regime and how healthcare works within a custodial setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public.
• Ability to provide good quality reports.
• Group facilitation skills.
• 1-1 interviewing skills.
• Ability to collate and analyse data.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with conflict.
• Ability to work with groups from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines amid a range of competing demands.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work flexibly to overcome challenges.
• IT skills.

Desirable

• Report writing training

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently considerable distances.
• Self-reflection and awareness.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Willingness to work within ABLs core values.
• Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
• The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint

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.

Employer details

Employer name

ABL Health Ltd

Address

71 Redgate Way

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)