Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Team and will be expected to work autonomously, managing a caseload of children with significant global developmental delay, social communication difficulties and children with a learning disability and associated health needs. These children may present with a range of behaviours that challenge or developmental needs and you will be involved in providing assessments, interventions and support to the children and their families. The post holder will also contribute to diagnostic assessment of children with Autism and ADHD. These interventions are delivered through individual 1:1 work in the clinic setting, at the childs home or in community settings. Group work can also be utilised when Covid 19 restrictions allow.
An excellent understanding of the issues young people with Learning disabilities may experience is essential for this post as is a good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, Child development, intervention techniques such as Makaton, visual aids and there is a need for the post holder to be familiar with the Childrens Continuing Care process.
Service development is also an active part of the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person specification
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Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
