Flexible Workforce BLOSM Youth Navigator

at  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Provide trauma informed practice to people in ED and signpost to members of the team for follow-up in the community in some cases. Provide non-clinical advice to young people, families, and carers on a wide range of subjects. Maintain communication with the wider MDT when appropriate, these disciplines include Health and Social Care, Police, Education and Voluntary Sectors. Attend relevant training in relation to these complex issues to ensure that the competency needs of healthcare staff and others are addressed.
Advocate for the person to support them in working towards their personal goals. Liaise with other professionals to promote health and social wellbeing for individuals. Represent the BLOSM team and promote the work for the BLOSM service within the trust. Support people and carers to access appropriate information and support, including sign posting to a range of support services.
Experience of discussing ideas and assessments in a professional way, which supports the person in their best interests, communicating their thoughts and wishes. Ability to work on own initiative within clearly defined policies and procedures, seeking advice as necessary from the Operations Manager. Ability to focus and concentrate frequently when providing advice. Maintain accurate electronic patient records and other data resources.
Flexibility to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs. To support other colleagues when required in line with your competencies. The postholder will frequently work with individuals who are experiencing distressing or emotional circumstances

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