About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly experienced, motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioner, mental health nurse or social worker to join our service as part of our Integrated Single Point of Access. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team, while also having the autonomy to work independently. You will bring strong leadership skills, be well organised, and enjoy working creatively to support the day-to-day operation of the iSPA alongside management. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced individual looking to further develop their managerial skillset.
Main duties of the job
We welcome applicants who are knowledgeable and passionate about services within Bromley, with over 5 years experience of working with children and young people. The role offers the chance to lead and support others through management and supervision, collaborate with colleagues to shape intervention pathways, manage risk and allocations, chair consultation meetings, and engage with wider partnerships across Bromley. You will work with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, ages and abilities, using interpreters when required, and will be committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
About us
Bromley Y is a long-established charity based in Bromley that values the voices of Children, Young People (CYP), their families (parents) and/or carers as well as partner agencies. We are a Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service based on the principles of IThrive. Bromley Y delivers early help and prevention to those in need. We are very proud to offer a range of therapeutic approaches, from 1:1 evidenced based interventions to group work, digital support, webinars, mentoring and social prescribing.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful post holder will join the Bromley Integrated Single Point of Access (iSPA), delivered in partnership with Bromley CAMHS, which manages all referrals for children and young people with mental health and emotional wellbeing needs in Bromley. As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in developing clinical practice and helping to shape an efficient, effective and responsive service. This includes supporting high-quality and safe risk assessments, screenings and interventions for children, young people, parents/carers and professionals referred to Bromley Y and/or iSPA.
This role offers a real opportunity to make a difference by strengthening the pathway between iSPA and Bromley Y, working collaboratively to ensure that the journey for children, young people and their families is as clear, supportive and easy to navigate as possible.
Please read the accompanying job description and role specification for further information.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Five years experience of working with children and families (parents/carers), including work with children and young people with emotional and mental health needs which includes working with children and young people with a wide range of clinical and behavioural presentations Experience of screening and triaging complex information Experience of undertaking assessment of emotional and mental health needs children and young people with a key focus on safeguarding Experience of working with multi-agency partners and planning best outcomes for children and young people Experience of working with safeguarding issues and risk assessments Experience of inclusion and belonging ensuring an accessible service for children and young people, their families (parents/carers) Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others to achieve shared goals Eligibility to work in the UK
Qualifications Essential
Professional qualification, with evidence of continuing professional development, in a field relevant to child and adolescent mental health Professional Accreditations (one of the following): BACP, UKCP, HCPC, GMC, NMC
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 Bromley Y
Address 17 Ethelbert Road
Bromley
Kent
BR1 1JA
Employer's website https://bromley-y.org (Opens in a new tab)