Visa sponsorship evidence
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Powys Teaching Health Board is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Powys Teaching Health Board” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
Check you are eligible before applying. Since 22 July 2025 most new Skilled Worker visas need a degree-level role and a salary of at least £41,700, or £33,400 for new entrants. Some health and shortage occupations are exceptions, and care worker visas are closed to new applicants from abroad. This role may suit people who already have permission to work in the UK. See the visa guide.
About the job
Job summary
Work as a Team member in providing a Crisis, Home Treatment Service and outreach support for young people presenting in mental health distress who live in Powys. The CAMHS Crisis service provides a service for children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis with complex needs and are at risk of admission to hospital.
Support the delivery of CAMHS Crisis care to children and young people within a clinical setting and/or home environment, school, or community as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
Work within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Assist in the assessment process, by gathering information and contributing to the Individual Care and Treatment planning and risk assessments.
Deliver health care within the Care and Treatment plan.
Be part of the development, creation and deliver of group work and activities with a Registered Practitioner.
Use a range of skills where education and training have been provided - DBT, CBT and other relevant training to support individual in crisis or Early Intervention to prevent individuals experiencing crisis.
Provide 1:1 supervision for patients on the Age-Appropriate Bed.
Complete ongoing referrals for patients to health, public and voluntary services.
With support from the Registered Nurses be responsible for and manage own workload and safety.
Participate in supervision from Registered Nurses.
Manage safeguarding concerns and reporting in line with Health Board policies and procedures.
Act as a key point of contact for young people and families
Liaise with schools, social care, health professionals and third sector
Support urgent responses within agreed pathways and protocols
Support quality improvement initiatives
Collect and report activity and outcome data
Contribute to the development of early intervention and prevention services
Support 111 press 2 pathways
Contribute to discharge and transition planning
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job 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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Job description
Advert text from Powys Teaching Health Board, published on NHS Jobs. Read the original advert.
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