Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services Team in Watford.

The area is well served with transport links to historic Hertfordshire and its glorious countryside as well as into London and beyond. We are looking for a Social Worker who is passionate about care delivering care to adults with mental health issues.

We can offer you a competitive salary, staff benefits package, excellent career development and training that comes from working for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT. We are on a "Good to Great" journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.

Main duties of the job

Registered with Social Work England.

Experience of working in a community based setting. Responsible for the delivery of care to an allocated caseload of clients living in the Community experiencing, or recovering from, mental health difficulties.

Provide direct support and advice to Service Users and Carers, within the recovery framework.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary Team, working in partnership with a range of stakeholders inside and outside of the Trust.

Providing high quality social care services to adults of all ages experiencing mental ill-health. The core functions of the role will be to provide assessment, care planning and coordination of care from a social perspective to adults accessing the service.

Deliver recovery-focused care and support to service users and their carers that is focused on the principles of choice, control, and independence, as well as ensuring safety.

You will hold a caseload which may comprise of adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and social care needs.You will ensure that you maintain constant reflection and development of your practice and will ensure your continuing professional development in line with the standards set out by the professional regulator, Social Work England.

If you are not already an AMHP, you will be prepared to undertake the training required to undertake the AMHP role as your career progresses. If you are already an AMHP, you will contribute to the Trust's countywide AMHP rota.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

Southwark CAMHS are delighted to be advertising 3 new CYP-PT training posts across 3 therapy modalities within our teams:

Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT) in our CAMHS Early Help and Adolescent Teams (training at KCL)

Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A) in CAMHS Early Help (training at UCL)

Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities (ASC/LD) in CAMHS NDS (training at UCL)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic CAMHS practitioners who would like to undertake training in one of the above models/modalities of evidence-based therapy. You may be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist or other professional with experience of working in CAMHS or transferrable skills. The successful post-holders will complete a post-graduate diploma through either University College London or Kings College London, whilst working in one of our multi-disciplinary clinical teams. Posts will be based in our CAMHS Early Help team, our Neurodevelopmental Team, and our Adolescent Team . You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload, including delivering therapy according to your training modality.

About us

Southwark CAMHS is a thriving service serving a diverse inner London population. We provide comprehensive assessment and a range of evidence-based therapies. We have strong links to National and Specialist Services and to the IoPPN at KCL and are actively involved in clinically relevant research and PPI initiatives. The service has well-established connections with other local services including education and social care, and local voluntary agencies.

The posts are based in 3 of our teams:

Early Help CAMHS works closely with the local authority's Family Early Help Service and with local schools. We work with children and young people across the age range. We offer advice, consultation, assessment and treatment to children and young people with moderate severity mental health concerns. The team has a well-established neurodevelopmental pathway.

The Adolescent Team works with young people aged 12 to 18, with more severe and complex mental health difficulties.

The Neurodevelopmental Team works with children with autism and/or learning disabilities with complex mental health difficulties.

Each of our teams has a strong multi-disciplinary ethos with contributions from psychology, various psychological therapists, nursing, social work, occupational therapy and psychiatry. Our teams are driven by their commitment and values and maintain a welcoming and supportive ethos and a commitment to evidence-based practice

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum incl. of HCAs (inner)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8254659

Job locations

Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House

de Crespigny Park

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You may apply for any or all of these training posts in Southwark CAMHS with one NHS employment application. Please ensure that your SLAM application form clearly states which modality/modalities ( CBT, IPT-A. ASC-LD) you are applying for and why you are suitable & interested in them.

These are training positions and so all candidates will also need to apply to UCL and/or KCL (dependent on modality) for the Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in modalities listed as KCL and as UCL, you must complete applications to both universities. However, if you are interested in both IPT-A and ASC/LD, you only need to submit one application to KCL.

Please note that anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course.

Training Information

This full-time training will begin in January 2027 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days seeing clients within the service related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student at KCL or UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL or UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL or UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Teams will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL or UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval). You must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.

NB Please be aware that your application form may be shared with the UCL and/or KCL staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared for this purpose.

For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT

This course begins on 18th January 2026.

You only need one application to KCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.

For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures:CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT)) (kings-cyp.com). Please also see attached documents for guidance re how to apply. Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team [email protected]

The KCL application link can be found here:

Login - King's Apply

For application guidance please see the attached documents:

For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: IPT-A and ASC/LD

These courses begins on 18th January 2027.

You only need one application to the UCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability

More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage:https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team: [email protected]

The UCL application link can be found here:

IPP login screen

For application guidance please see the attached documents.

Please note that the interview date in the advert is the first date of a two-stage interview process. If you are successful at initial interview you will proceed to modality specific interviews.

Applicants for these training posts with KCL and UCL will need to be available to start by 4th January at the latest.

Job description Job responsibilities You may apply for any or all of these training posts in Southwark CAMHS with one NHS employment application. Please ensure that your SLAM application form clearly states which modality/modalities ( CBT, IPT-A. ASC-LD) you are applying for and why you are suitable & interested in them. These are training positions and so all candidates will also need to apply to UCL and/or KCL (dependent on modality) for the Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in modalities listed as KCL and as UCL, you must complete applications to both universities. However, if you are interested in both IPT-A and ASC/LD, you only need to submit one application to KCL. Please note that anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course. Training Information This full-time training will begin in January 2027 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days seeing clients within the service related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student at KCL or UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL or UCL Postgraduate Diploma. Application Process This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL or UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Teams will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL or UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval). You must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.You must apply to the course at the same time as this job. NB Please be aware that your application form may be shared with the UCL and/or KCL staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared for this purpose. For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT This course begins on 18th January 2026. You only need one application to KCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures:CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT)) (kings-cyp.com). Please also see attached documents for guidance re how to apply. Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team [email protected] The KCL application link can be found here: Login - King's Apply For application guidance please see the attached documents: For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: IPT-A and ASC/LD These courses begins on 18th January 2027. You only need one application to the UCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage:https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team: [email protected] The UCL application link can be found here: IPP login screen For application guidance please see the attached documents. Please note that the interview date in the advert is the first date of a two-stage interview process. If you are successful at initial interview you will proceed to modality specific interviews. Applicants for these training posts with KCL and UCL will need to be available to start by 4th January at the latest.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration

Experience

Essential

• clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs
• A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS

Desirable

• Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment

Knowledge

Essential

• A good working knowledge of Mental health disorders in children and adolescents
• knowledge of Assessment of risk and management of risk factors
• The principles of clinical governance and practice and confidentiality and information sharing

Desirable

• knowledge of Relevant research and its application to assessment and treatment of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment and treatment
• Skill in using a specific therapy in practice

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
• Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
• Good written and verbal presentation skills
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration Experience Essential clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS Desirable Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment Knowledge Essential A good working knowledge of Mental health disorders in children and adolescents knowledge of Assessment of risk and management of risk factors The principles of clinical governance and practice and confidentiality and information sharing Desirable knowledge of Relevant research and its application to assessment and treatment of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment and treatment Skill in using a specific therapy in practice Skills Essential Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level Good written and verbal presentation skills Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House

de Crespigny Park

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House

de Crespigny Park

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Southwark CAMHS Referrals Team isseekingan enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced CAMHS practitioner to join our specialist multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring that children, young people, and their families havetimelyaccess toappropriate mentalhealth support and intervention.

The successful candidate willbe responsible forscreening and processing referrals received by the service, undertaking initial psychosocial and risk assessments, and contributing to clinical decision-makingregardingthe mostappropriate carepathways. This includesidentifyingchildren and young people who meet the threshold for specialist CAMHS assessment and treatment, as well as signposting and redirecting those whose needs can be better met by alternative services.

Working collaboratively with children, young people, families, and professionals across health, education, social care, and voluntary sector organisations, the post holder will provide high-quality assessments, risk management, safety planning, and clinical recommendations. They will contribute to safeguarding responsibilities and support positive outcomes for children and young people presenting with a broad range of emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.

Main duties of the job

• Process referralsreceived by Southwark CAMHS, undertaking initial screening and triage on behalf of the assessment and treatment teams to ensuretimelyandappropriate allocationof cases.

• Undertake meaningful clinical contactswith children, young people, and their families. This may include brief psychosocial and risk assessments, gathering relevant information to support clinical decision-making, providing brief psychoeducation and advice, listing referrals for specialist assessment and treatment, and signposting or redirecting referrals to alternative services whereappropriate.

• Liaise effectively with referrers, including GPs, schools, social workers, paediatric services, Accident & Emergency departments, and other professionals, to obtain relevant information and support comprehensive assessment of need.

• Work collaboratively within the Referrals Team multidisciplinary team (MDT)toidentifythe mostappropriate carepathways for children and young people referred to the service, ensuring decisions are evidence-based, child-centred, and aligned with service criteria.

• Participate actively in clinical decision-making forums, multidisciplinary meetings, business meetings, safeguarding discussions, and other relevant service meetings, contributing clinicalexpertiseand professional judgement.

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.

Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.

Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes

Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars

Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites

NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Systemic Family Therapist dedicated to improving the lives of young people with mental health needs?

We are a small, experienced and supportive CAMHS team based in the community hospital next to the beautiful Savernake Forest.

Our team ethos is uniquely elegant: come to work, do your job, think team, be happy, be kind, eat cake and go home on time.

The Family Therapist role will deliver a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people, and their families experiencing mental health and eating disorder challenges with and alongside the multidisciplinary team. You will be competent and confident in generic key working and risk assessment, able to engage a wide variety of people and innovative with your care plans .

We are looking for an experienced professional, who embraces technology, is able to meet the CAMHS core clinical standards, connect with the team and be able to think outside the box, to support and engage children, young people, and their families.

We have good professional support in our service and regular professional regional meetings. You will be supported by the Clinical Lead for Systemic Therapy and have the opportunity to connect with your professional colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and provision of NICE concordant treatments, including family-based treatment including FT-AN. The MDT consists of clinicians from a range of specialisms including psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, social work, psychotherapy, and psychiatry. In this role, you'll hold your own case load.

Key tasks: The assessment and treatment of young people with a range of mental health and eating disorder presentations

• Delivering family-based treatment and family and systemic psychotherapy to young people and families
• Maintaining a systemic perspective of the young people we see in context and using systemic skills such as systemic formulation to aid the evidence-based treatment we offer.

The role of systemic family therapist in accordance with the iThrive model is located predominantly within the 'Getting More Help' pathway and offers the opportunity to make second order change, enhancing the life trajectory of many young people, their family/carers who come to our service. You would work in collaboration with and alongside your team colleagues and other agencies and support networks. This is an opportunity for you to come to our service and develop your role to provide a family therapy clinic, bringing development opportunities for our staff and our professional colleagues working in other agencies.

Our service would benefit from a systemic family therapist with aspirations and a vision that promotes both systemic thinking and the profession.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job summary

Brent CAMHS is seeking to recruit an dynamic individual to strengthen the Brent CAMHS team to support with clinical pressures within the team. This may entail providing high quality assessments to children and young people with mental health concerns as part of a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, or supporting the neurodevelopmental team with the ADHD waitlist for medication prescribing or case management within one of our sub teams. You may also be allocated a caseload for therapy/intervention with CYP. This is a broad outline of support the team requires, and is dependant on your clinical background.

We invite applications from clinicians with various clinical backgrounds, depending on previous clinical knowledge and skills, as multiple short term positions are available, up until end of March 2027. This role is time-limited, to support with high demand within the service, to support with long waitlists.

The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

To provide initial CAMHS mental health assessments drawing on professional training and experience and clinical skills.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal clinical treatment and/or management of emotional and behavioural difficulties of clients, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of these problems employing methods based upon evidence of proven efficacy within modality and with reference to appropriate clinical guidelines and care pathways (e.g. NICE, CEG).

The post holder will ensure CYP routine outcome measures are completed and include family members where appropriate.

To evaluate assessments and recommend treatment options with the wider MDT.

Assess and manage clinical risk to self and others for child and adolescent clients as an ongoing process.

or

As an NMP (band 7) your priority will be to work through our backlog of CYP awaiting initiation and titration of ADHD medication, running ADHD clinics. You will be supported by the ND team MDT.

As a nurse (Band 5-6) you may also undertake initial assessments or case manage CYP on the caseload.

or

You may be case managing a caseload of CYP, whilst they are receiving treatment/intervention from a colleague within the team, or if suitably qualified you may be delivering intervention/treatment directly to CYP yourself, depending on your clinical background.

About us

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident CAMHS Practitioner with a demonstrable track record of working within a CAMHS setting and evidence of providing high quality evidence-based CAMHS assessment, interventions and service improvements.

This role will be suitable for either Mental Health Nurse (RMN), a Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with CAMHS experience, with the appropriate professional registration.

The successful applicant will be joining a comprehensive, busy and dedicated Brent CAMHS Team.

Brent is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse community. We welcome applicants who are skilled at working within the richness and complexity of multiculturally diverse context.

Brent CAMHS is proud of its achievements as winner of 2024 CNWL Team of theYear award, the first ever CAMHS team to develop ADHD medication initiation e-platform in the Country. The e-platform provides information to assist with making decision about starting medication for ADHD.

To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HEREfor one of our CAMHS video.

Visit our website:

Brent CAMHS :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (cnwl.nhs.uk)

Please apply at the earliest opportunity, as the Trust reserves the right to close the advert early when sufficient applications have been received.

Job summary

Brent CAMHS is seeking to recruit an dynamic individual to strengthen the Brent CAMHS team to support with clinical pressures within the team. This may entail providing high quality assessments to children and young people with mental health concerns as part of a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, or supporting the team with the case management within one of our sub teams. You may also be allocated a caseload for therapy/intervention with CYP. This is a broad outline of support the team requires, and is dependent on your clinical background.

We invite applications from clinicians with various clinical backgrounds, depending on previous clinical knowledge and skills, as multiple short term positions are available, up until end of March 2027. This role is time-limited, to support with high demand within the service, to support with long waitlists.

The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

Please note this is a fixed role to support the Brent CAMHS team with clearing backlogs, not exceeding end March 2027.

Main duties of the job

To provide initial CAMHS mental health assessments drawing on professional training and experience and clinical skills.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal clinical treatment and/or management of emotional and behavioural difficulties of clients, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of these problems employing methods based upon evidence of proven efficacy within modality and with reference to appropriate clinical guidelines and care pathways (e.g. NICE, CEG).

The post holder will ensure CYP routine outcome measures are completed and include family members where appropriate.

To evaluate assessments and recommend treatment options with the wider MDT.

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by standard care plans.

Assess and manage clinical risk to self and others for child and adolescent clients as an ongoing process.

The priority will be to support our backlog of CYP awaiting initial assessments, case management or delivering intervention/treatment, depending on your clinical/professional background. You will be supported by the sub- team lead and MDT.

About us

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident CAMHS Practitioner with a demonstrable track record of working within a CAMHS setting and evidence of providing high quality evidence-based CAMHS assessment, interventions and service improvements.

This role will be suitable for either Mental Health Nurse (RMN), a Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Assistant Practitioner with CAMHS experience, with the appropriate professional registration.

The successful applicant will be joining a comprehensive, busy and dedicated Brent CAMHS Team.

Brent is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse community. We welcome applicants who are skilled at working within the richness and complexity of multiculturally diverse context.

Brent CAMHS is proud of its achievements as winner of 2024 CNWL Team of theYear award, the first ever CAMHS team to develop ADHD medication initiation e-platform in the Country. The e-platform provides information to assist with making decision about starting medication for ADHD.

To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HEREfor one of our CAMHS video.

Visit our website:

Brent CAMHS :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (cnwl.nhs.uk)

Please apply at the earliest opportunity, as the Trust reserves the right to close the advert early when sufficient applications have been received.

Job summary

Are you a registered health or social care professional seeking a new challenge to help improve clinical care?

We are seeking a Specialised Mental Health Case Manager with mental health clinical and practice background to be part of our Thames Valley CAMHS Provider Collaborative on a maternity cover. The contract will finish by January 2028.

The Thames Valley CAMHS Provider Collaborative brings together inpatient and community providers to improve clinical care across a defined geographical region and to ensure that patients receive inpatient treatment as close to their home as possible. This is an innovative network of partners across a large geography covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset and Gloucestershire.

The partnership brings together clinical expertise, experience, and innovation, aiming to improve quality, use resources most effectively, and deliver best practice consistently to all patients.

You will actively be working in partnership to innovate to improve patient provisions and outcomes.

About the location:

Office space is available in Oxford & Swindon.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical assurance of the quality of the care provided by services / providers within the Thames Valley region, and for those patients placed in out of area placements.
• Support the team in the assurance of specialised services compliance to applicable specification and guidance including Transforming Care.
• Provide the link with Integrated Care Boards (ICB) and their commissioned services within the network to ensure there is a coordinated approach to care and discharge planning, which results in robust and effective care packages.
• Monitoring and overseeing individual patient pathways to ensure high quality services and care planning outcomes are achieved.
• Have oversight of the overall patient pathway, supporting strong multiagency involvement to ensure patients are receiving care in the least restrictive environment and barriers to discharge are expediently addressed.
• Independent chairing and oversight of inpatient Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TRs) for people with learning disabilities or autism, ensuring person-centred, rights-led decision-making, robust system assurance, and effective governance reporting.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our specialist CAMHS services to join CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) as aBand 5 CAMHS SPA Co-ordinator. This role is a 12 months fixed contract for maternity cover. This is a varied role within a busy multi-disciplinary team providing centralised access, triage and information for children, young people, families and referrers across five commissioned London boroughs.

You will play a key role in ensuring that young people and families receive timely, compassionate and effective access to CAMHS and other services. The postholder will provide support to admin staff, identify needs and risks, respond to enquiries and ensure referrals are processed efficiently. You will also lead on administrative coordination, rostering, data quality, office management and supervision of administrative staff.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication and experience working in administrative or CAMHS-related settings. You will join a passionate team committed to service improvement, patient experience and high-quality access pathways.

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Wherever you wish to work and whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL

To find out more about working in CAMHS please Click Herefor one of our CAMHS video.

Main duties of the job

• Respond to telephone and email enquiries from families, referrers and professionals, providing accurate information and signposting.
• Handle referrals in a timely manner to ensure young people access services as quickly as possible.
• Supervise administrative staff, including induction, training, day-to-day management and monthly supervision.
• Lead on rostering for the SPA administrators, ensuring appropriate staffing.
• Oversee data quality and ensure patient information systems are maintained accurately.
• Coordinate team meetings, training events and maintain central team diaries.
• Manage office/site operations including equipment, stationery, repairs, cleaning contracts and health & safety compliance.
• Collate monthly SPA data and support service reporting.
• Uphold CNWL values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership in all interactions

About us

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiativesfor staff.

Become a part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CA-1740-A

Job locations

Gordon Hospital

Bloomburg Street

London

SW1V 2RH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the Job duties and responsibilities please view the Job description attached.

Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form.

Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Job description Job responsibilities For further details of the Job duties and responsibilities please view the Job description attached. Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form. Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Educated to a diploma level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience (4 years).

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in the use of computer software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ECDL

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Relevant qualification/experience plus administrative experience; including any experience within the NHS
• Experience of staff supervision/management

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• A comprehensive working knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Experience of managing database information system and ability to analyse data.
• Must be numerate and able to provide statistical data clearly and accurately.
• Must have good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable

• Knowledge of managing non-clinical contracts
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and Safety regulations

ATTITUDES, APITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Able to manage workload and work within broad policies and procedures. Can demonstrate ability to prioritise and plan a number of complex and conflicting work demands.
• Clear communicator, both verbally and in written work.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate good customer relations

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Educated to a diploma level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience (4 years). Desirable Recognised qualification in the use of computer software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ECDL PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Relevant qualification/experience plus administrative experience; including any experience within the NHS Experience of staff supervision/management SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential A comprehensive working knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Experience of managing database information system and ability to analyse data. Must be numerate and able to provide statistical data clearly and accurately. Must have good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative. Desirable Knowledge of managing non-clinical contracts Comprehensive knowledge of health and Safety regulations ATTITUDES, APITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Able to manage workload and work within broad policies and procedures. Can demonstrate ability to prioritise and plan a number of complex and conflicting work demands. Clear communicator, both verbally and in written work. Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to demonstrate good customer relations

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gordon Hospital

Bloomburg Street

London

SW1V 2RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gordon Hospital

Bloomburg Street

London

SW1V 2RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join Secure Services Guild Lodge as a Forensic Discharge Pathway Facilitator (Inpatient Social Worker). The post holder is required to be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

The Discharge Pathway Facilitator (Inpatient Social Worker) is an integral member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. The Post Holder will work in close partnership with a range of agencies and organisations internal and external to LSCFT to offer social care input. They will take a lead role from pre-admission by completing a holistic social work assessment, identifying any social work needs, undertake family work, and support with discharge planning. This includes early identification of barriers to discharge, taking action to prevent any unnecessary delay to discharges.

Secure Mental Health inpatient care for Lancashire and South Cumbria is provided at Guild Lodge, Whittingham. The service has steadily expanded from it's inception in 1999 and currently has a range of inpatient and community services.

Guild Lodge has 144 beds and is made up of 3 Care Pathways:

Men's Care Pathway - Men's Medium secure, Low secure and step down wards

Women's Care Pathway - Women's Medium and Low secure wards

Forensic Brain Injury Service - Men's Medium and Low secure wards

Guild Lodge hospital site is situated in a beautiful rural area, yet close to motorway links from all directions of travel

Main duties of the job

This post will be suited to a Social Work England registered Social Worker with an interest and knowledge of Secure Mental Health and Offender Health.

The Post Holder will work in close partnership with a range of professionals, agencies and organisations both internal and external to LSCFT to ensure effective social care provision and discharge processes within Guild Lodge.

The Post Holder will take a lead role in providing a social care service to patient at Guild Lodge and facilitating discharge planning. This will include:

Demonstrates specialist skills to ensure all necessary assessments for a complex patient group for example Health and Social Needs assessments are completed in a timely fashion.

Demonstrates knowledge of complex mental, physical health, and Learning Disability and Autism needs.

Support with identifying the need for capacity assessments and liaise with the Local Authorities or the Decision Maker about this.

Attend Multi-Disciplinary meetings for example, Care Team Meetings, Care Programme Approach and Best Interest's meetings, and MAPPA meetings.

In-depth knowledge of individual patient's needs, requirements and wishes which will be used to formulate in depth assessments to facilitate funding applications and discharge into the community.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

Youth Justice CAMHS Practitioner role - Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker. Essex MID CAMHS team have an exciting opportunity for a CAMHS Practitioner role co-located within the Mid Essex Youth Justice service. The applicant will provide consultation and support to the Youth Justice team for young people presenting with emotional and mental health difficulties. The role also includes assessment and treatment for young people open to Youth Justice with a range of emotional health needs. The role will be based in Chelmsford but covers the whole of MID Essex including Braintree, Halstead and Maldon. The Essex CAMHS service works to the i Thrive model providing a range of evidence based interventions such as CBT, DBT and trauma informed approaches. The service uses outcome measures to track progress and inform formulation and manage risk. We are looking for clinicians with experience in working with young people who present with complex needs and have experience of working as a part of a multi agency network.

Main duties of the job

- To routinely measure clinical outcomes and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions, both in-line with the CYP-IAPT programme within SET CAMHS. - The post holder will be responsible for delivering clinical interventions within SET CAMHS/Youth Justice settings to children, young people and their families/carers. - To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes brief and longer-term intervention through NICE recommended treatments. - Providing a direct service to children and young people and their families, in an accessible and less stigmatizing environment, based on the best available research evidence, within clinical governance. - To be part of the Youth Justice team, providing support and guidance on mental health presentations in young people and providing direct interventions.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving peoples wellbeing and helping individuals lead healthier, more independent lives? We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and person-centred Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team and support patients to access the services, resources and opportunities available within their local community.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with patients, their families and carers, healthcare professionals and local community organisations to provide personalised, holistic support. You will take the time to understand what matters most to each individual, helping them identify their goals and overcome social, practical and wellbeing challenges.

You will support patients to develop personalised care and support plans and connect them with relevant local services, community groups and activities that can enhance their wellbeing, build confidence and improve their quality of life.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in strengthening community connections, promoting social prescribing and helping to address health inequalities. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, empower individuals to take positive steps towards their wellbeing, and contribute to better outcomes for both patients and the wider community.

If you are someone who enjoys working with people, building strong relationships and helping others reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide personalised, person-centred support to patients, helping them identify their needs, goals and priorities.

• Connect patients with appropriate community services, voluntary organisations, local activities and other sources of support.

• Develop and review personalised care and support plans, encouraging patients to build confidence and independence.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare professionals, families, carers and community organisations.

• Support patients with social, emotional, practical and wellbeing-related challenges that may affect their health.

• Promote social prescribing and strengthen links between primary care and local community services.

• Maintain accurate, confidential records and monitor outcomes to demonstrate the impact of support provided.

• Help identify and address barriers to accessing services, contributing to reducing health inequalities.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, training and service development activities.

About us

We are a well-established training practice in a purpose built (newly refurbished) premises, located on the Haringey Green lanes.

The practice's aim is to provide our patients with an excellent standard of patient-centered care, with clinicians and patients jointly involved in all aspects of planning and delivering care to meet patients' health and well-being needs.

You will work with colleagues including a team of GPs, practice Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, Physician Associate & MSK practitioner, administrative staff and a wide variety of other health professionals.

There is free parking available on site.

You must have your covid vaccines to join as a member of the practice.

Job summary

Southwark CAMHS is looking to recruit2 trainee CWPs to continue to improve children and young people's mental health services in Southwark. The training forms part of the service transformation initiative delivered by NHS England as part of the Children and Young People's Psychological Trainings (CYP-PT) programme.

These are training role posts and the post-holders will work as Trainee CWP's within the CWP Team embedded in Southwark CAMHS as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality; outcome-informed, focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties.

Please note that you will need to submit an application form to Kings College London (KCL) for a place on the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Young Person Mental Health (CYP-MH) Child Wellbeing Practice prior to the service application.

KCL webpages provide further information -see link below:

- KCL CWP PGDip Cohort 12 Jan 2027- KCL Programme Brochure.pdf

KCL CWP PGDip Cohort 12 Jan 2027 - KCL Application Guidance.pdf

Please direct all queries to KCL using this email address: [email protected]

The university's application portal closes on Wednesday25th November 2026 at 23.59 pm.Applications to the service that haven't met this deadline or KCL criteria will be rejected.

o For KCL applications you can navigate the portal via attached documents or online going to Login - King's Apply

Main duties of the job

• This is a training role within the Children and Young People' Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post-holder will work within a CYP MHS as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality; outcome-informed, focused, evidence-based interventions for Children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties.
• The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.
• The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by King's College London, as specified within the agreed national curriculum, and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum Incl. of HCAs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8283534

Job locations

Southwark Borough

Mapother House

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Therapeutic skills

• Assess and deliver, under supervision outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Working in partnership, support children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
• Work in partnership with children, young people and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed goals.
• Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.
• Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
• Accept referrals within agreed national and local protocols.
• Undertakes accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
• Adhere to the service referral protocols. Under supervision signpost unsuitable referrals to the relevant service as necessary.
• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.
• Adhere to an agreed activity schedule relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.
• Keep coherent records of all activity in line with 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.
• Work in collaboration with children, young people and communities to enhance and widen access.

Training & Supervision

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice based assessments.
• Apply learning from the training programme to practice.
• Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.
• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, 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.

Professional

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies, and keep up-to-date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the relevant departments.
• Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times.
• 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 review and respond to agreed objectives.
• Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
• Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

General

• Support the collection of data and facilitate data flow to the New Workforce Development team.
• Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the relevant safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Maintain up-to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to children and young peoples mental health
• All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
• It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
• This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Therapeutic skills Assess and deliver, under supervision outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Working in partnership, support children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Work in partnership with children, young people and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed goals. Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity. Accept referrals within agreed national and local protocols. Undertakes accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Adhere to the service referral protocols. Under supervision signpost unsuitable referrals to the relevant service as necessary. Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media. Adhere to an agreed activity schedule relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate. Keep coherent records of all activity in line with 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. Work in collaboration with children, young people and communities to enhance and widen access. Training & Supervision Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice based assessments. Apply learning from the training programme to practice. Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards. Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, 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. Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies, and keep up-to-date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the relevant departments. Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times. 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 review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives. General Support the collection of data and facilitate data flow to the New Workforce Development team. Contribute to the development of best practice within the service. Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the relevant safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice. Maintain up-to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to children and young peoples mental health All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology)
• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy
• Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree
• Other relevant postgraduate degree

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and implement training with appropriate support
• Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
• Team Player
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.

Desirable

• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Is proficient in a second language

Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes

Other

Essential

• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role
• Able to travel to meet post requirements

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology) Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties Desirable Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree Other relevant postgraduate degree Skills & Competencies Essential Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and implement training with appropriate support Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication Team Player Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload. Desirable Ability to manage own caseload and time Is proficient in a second language Experience Essential oEvidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties Desirable Experience of working in mental health or related services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Other Essential Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role Able to travel to meet post requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southwark Borough

Mapother House

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southwark Borough

Mapother House

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Transition Team provides enhanced, recovery-focused support to people experiencing complex transitions between acute inpatient mental health services and the community, particularly those at increased risk of readmission.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Specialist Therapeutic Practitioner: Transition & Recovery to join our multidisciplinary team. The role is open to appropriately qualified and registered professionals from nursing, occupational therapy, social work, psychology and arts therapies.

The post holder will work across inpatient and community settings, developing therapeutic relationships during admission and providing continuity of support as individuals transition back into the community. You will work collaboratively with individuals, carers, inpatient and community MDTs, and statutory and voluntary services to understand and address the psychological, social, relational, environmental and practical factors that can contribute to repeated admission.

You will provide individual and group-based therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, drawing on your professional expertise alongside evidence-based, trauma-informed, strengths-based and recovery-focused approaches. This may include relapse prevention, emotional regulation, anxiety and distress management, psychoeducation, behavioural activation, motivational and solution-focused approaches, social and occupational interventions, and family/carer work.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.

Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.

Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

Reduce avoidable readmission to acute mental health services.

Provide continuity between inpatient treatment and community recovery.

Identify and address factors contributing to repeated admission.

Deliver personalised therapeutic and psychosocial interventions.

Support early identification of deterioration and relapse prevention.

Strengthen resilience, independence, choice and self-management.

Improve engagement with statutory, community and voluntary services.

Address social and environmental factors affecting recovery.

Work collaboratively with families and carers where appropriate.

Improve the experience and outcomes of transition from hospital to community.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job summary

"Over the past 15 months I have worked with some of the most amazing young people. This has given me an enormous sense of achievement as a nurse. Watching them grow in confidence and reach their potential has been very rewarding and I urge anyone thinking about changing or progressing their career to give it a try"

Debbie - Core CAMHS worker

Have you ever thought about working in CAMHS but are unsure if you have the right skills? Are you passionate about mental health and working with young people and families? If you are a qualified healthcare professional, social worker or accredited therapist with mental health experience then we want to hear from you. We recognise that people often have transferable skills, even if they don't meet all of the criteria in the job description!

We believe in investing in our staff, and alongside opportunities to train at a postgraduate level via the young person's IAPT scheme, we have a regular programme of on the job training and a comprehensive supervision offer that will help you to develop in your role. We hope to give you the opportunity to build on your existing skills, to be yourself, and to thrive in a forward-thinking and dynamic CAMHS Team.

You will hold a professional qualification and be registered with a regulating organisation.

Main duties of the job

It is an exciting time for the service as we grow and expand our offer to the young people and families of North Derbyshire. As a core CAMHS worker you will liaise with a variety of professionals both within our own service and externally. We pride ourselves on our multi-disciplinary approach, and you will become a key member of our specialist team. You will be working in a supportive and friendly environment with professionals from a variety of clinical backgrounds. You will receive regular clinical supervision, as well the chance to consult with clinicians from our various pathways in order to help us deliver the best service we can.

As a Community CAMHS Mental Health Worker you will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex young people with moderate to severe mental health disorders. You will carry out routine assessments, help young people to develop collaborative care and risk management plans, and offer first level therapeutic interventions. You will offer screening for neurodevelopmental issues and make appropriate internal referrals in order to best support the young people we work with. The service offers a wide range of structured interventions such as CBT, systemic family therapy, DBT, IPT, and Positive Behaviour Support, and there are regular opportunities to develop your own skills further by completing training both internally and externally.

About us

Buxton CAMHS is part of Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Our vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.

The Buxton base is situated in the heart of the beautiful spa town of Buxton with good links to Manchester, Sheffield and Chesterfield by both road and train. The office is a quick walk to all the attractions of Buxton including the Pavilion Gardens and the Buxton Opera House.

We are passionate about sustainable transport and offer a cycle to work scheme, as well as an electric lease car scheme open to all employees. Our staff wellbeing service provides a huge range of benefits including staff counselling, access to free financial and legal advice and various support groups, fitness classes and even a staff choir! A staff wellbeing hub, including a free gym for staff has now opened on the main hospital site.

Our Buxton CAMHS is a small, supportive and well respected team. If you'd like to find out more about this role or to arrange to visit us, please get in touch.

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, inspirational leader passionate about children's mental health. You will work jointly to manage our CAMHS crisis teams with our other Clinical Service Manager. Working hours are 22.5 hours to 30 hours per week.

Our passionate multi-disciplinary teams provide hospital assessment and intensive outreach to help prevent or reduce psychiatric admission for young people who live in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire:

• CAMHS Intensive Outreach Team (CIOT) based at Campbell House, Kingsdown, Bristol, BS6 5UB.
• Urgent Care and Treatment (UCAT) based at Weston General Hospital.

You will work closely with our acute hospital colleagues and the South West Provider Collaborative (inpatient provider), as well as forming close relationships with locality CAMHS. This role also involves working closely with our partners in child health, social care and the voluntary sector to continue to deliver effective services that make a difference.

Candidates must have appropriate clinical qualification and professional registration. The right candidate will put young people at the heart of the service, will possess good problem-solving skills and have the ability to achieve results through collaboration with staff, young people, families and partner agencies.

If you are looking to join a progressive team with an open, compassionate management and leadership style we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the leadership and delivery of the CAMHS Intensive Outreach Team (CIOT) andUrgent Care and Treatment (UCAT) teamswhich wok with children and young people across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). Please note the post holder will be required to travel across BNSSG across both bases and multiple other sites in the area.

CIOT is a combined team of AWP and Off The Record staff working to an agreed set of aims and objectives. This role requires close collaboration with a range of partner services to ensure seamless delivery of care across the pathway of services, particularly social care, acute hospitals and alongside adult services. Please note that CIOT works 24/7 and although this post is predominantly Monday to Friday there may be occasions when working outside of these hours is required.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

342-CAMHS067-0926

Job locations

Campbell House

Montague Place

Bristol

BS6 5UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The CIOT and UCAT teams has two main functions:

1. Hospital assessment and follow-up:

CIOT and UCAT offers assessment of all under 18s, including those who are not normally resident in Bristol or South Gloucestershire, who present at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) and North Bristol Trust (NBT) hospitals in crisis with self-injurious behaviours, suicidal ideation or psychosis as part of a mental health presentation

2. Intensive Outreach:

CIOT and UCAT offers an intensive outreach package of care to young people and their families/carers open to locality CAMHS who are in crisis, at high risk of harm to themselves, at risk of Tier 4 admission and/or struggling to access and engage with locality CAMHS. The aim is to offer a short term crises intervention to try and prevent further escalations in risk, offer a period of stabilisation to the young person and their network and prevent a Tier 4 admission.

Intensive outreach may also be offered, where clinically appropriate, to support step downs from Tier 4 units. We will aim to offer in-reach work alongside locality to maintain relationships with young people and assist with care plans at the point of discharge.

Current additional function:

Access Assessments (as inpatient unit currently closed): to triage Tier 4 inpatient referrals and provide face-to-face assessment if appropriate to determine if and what type of admission is required.

Job description Job responsibilities The CIOT and UCAT teams has two main functions: 1. Hospital assessment and follow-up: CIOT and UCAT offers assessment of all under 18s, including those who are not normally resident in Bristol or South Gloucestershire, who present at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) and North Bristol Trust (NBT) hospitals in crisis with self-injurious behaviours, suicidal ideation or psychosis as part of a mental health presentation 2. Intensive Outreach: CIOT and UCAT offers an intensive outreach package of care to young people and their families/carers open to locality CAMHS who are in crisis, at high risk of harm to themselves, at risk of Tier 4 admission and/or struggling to access and engage with locality CAMHS. The aim is to offer a short term crises intervention to try and prevent further escalations in risk, offer a period of stabilisation to the young person and their network and prevent a Tier 4 admission. Intensive outreach may also be offered, where clinically appropriate, to support step downs from Tier 4 units. We will aim to offer in-reach work alongside locality to maintain relationships with young people and assist with care plans at the point of discharge. Current additional function: Access Assessments (as inpatient unit currently closed): to triage Tier 4 inpatient referrals and provide face-to-face assessment if appropriate to determine if and what type of admission is required.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• oRelevant professional qualification (eg clinical psychology, mental health nursing, social work, family therapy)
• Maintenance of appropriate professional registration (ie HCPC, UKCP, NMC)

Desirable

• Additional training in leadership
• Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention
• Experience of managing CAMHS service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of risk assessment and management appropriate to children and young people, including young people who are suicidal and present a risk to self and/or others.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the operational and strategic issues involved in managing services, budgets and people.
• Experience of working with and maintaining successful relationships with external agencies
• Experience of implementing new ways of working and procedures and successfully managing change
• High-level analytical and innovative problem-solving skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with children, young people and families from a wide range of social, cultural and minority ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work autonomously, and organise and prioritise workload dependent on demand
• Able to work collaboratively with partner agencies and maintain good working relationships.
• Strong people management skills and ability to deliver personably
• Politically astute, with tact, diplomacy and sense of humour

Person Specification Qualification Essential oRelevant professional qualification (eg clinical psychology, mental health nursing, social work, family therapy) Maintenance of appropriate professional registration (ie HCPC, UKCP, NMC) Desirable Additional training in leadership Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention Experience of managing CAMHS service Experience Essential Experience of risk assessment and management appropriate to children and young people, including young people who are suicidal and present a risk to self and/or others. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the operational and strategic issues involved in managing services, budgets and people. Experience of working with and maintaining successful relationships with external agencies Experience of implementing new ways of working and procedures and successfully managing change High-level analytical and innovative problem-solving skills Skills Essential Ability to work with children, young people and families from a wide range of social, cultural and minority ethnic backgrounds. Ability to work autonomously, and organise and prioritise workload dependent on demand Able to work collaboratively with partner agencies and maintain good working relationships. Strong people management skills and ability to deliver personably Politically astute, with tact, diplomacy and sense of humour

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Campbell House

Montague Place

Bristol

BS6 5UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Campbell House

Montague Place

Bristol

BS6 5UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be: Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding. Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings. Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.

Main duties of the job

As a Deputy Lead Social Worker at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Working within a multidisciplinary team, your responsibilities will include managing and supporting a caseload of individuals with mental health conditions, conducting assessments, preparing CPA reports, and participating in Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Hearings. You will also supervise junior staff members. In your role as Deputy Manager, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding, empowering recovery by encouraging service users to engage with their care plans. Additionally, you will support the social work team in leading child and adult safeguarding efforts, deputizing in quality assurance meetings, and delivering safeguarding induction and update training. Collaboration with external agencies to fulfill statutory duties is also a key aspect of this position. Your leadership will guide multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions while providing quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers. Support for carers and families of detained patients is also an integral part of your role.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent healthcare organisation with over 8,000 employees, offering a unique approach to the delivery of care across England and Wales. With a network of more than 80 services, Elysium provides comprehensive mental health care, neurological support, and services for learning disabilities and autism. Elysium Healthcare is a part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries and employing over 86,000 individuals worldwide. The organisation is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer. Elysium Healthcare's mission is to empower their staff and patients, emphasising recovery pathways and personal growth. At Thornford Park Hospital, staff members are supported through career development, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at maintaining a healthy work-life balance and incentivising professional growth. Elysium believes in taking care of the people who care for others, ensuring staff are supported in their wellbeing, growth, and future.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554826750

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospita in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be:

• Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding.
• Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings.
• Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital.
• Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions.
• Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team.
• Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation.
• Supporting carers and families of detained patients

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
• Have at least 4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment

Where you will be working

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual Salary of £48,000 - £50,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a Deputy Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park Hospita in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a deputy manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Deputy Lead Social Worker you will be: Supporting the social work team to take the lead on child and adult safeguarding. Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings. Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital. Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions. Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team. Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation. Supporting carers and families of detained patients To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation Have at least 4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment Where you will be working Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual Salary of £48,000 - £50,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Social Work qualification, Registration with Social Work England, Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, At least 4 years experience in a similar environment.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Social Work qualification, Registration with Social Work England, Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, At least 4 years experience in a similar environment.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Family Therapist with interest in Neurodevelopmental presentations? Join Havering CAMHS as our Band 8A Neurodevelopmental Pathway Lead.

Main duties of the job

Job overview We are seeking a 0.5 WTE Band 8a Neurodevelopmental Pathway Lead to join our busy and dynamic CAMHS team in Havering. This is a senior clinical leadership role for an experienced clinician with expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment and confidence working with complexity across multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems. The Neurodevelopmental Pathway is a dedicated assessment pathway within Havering CAMHS. The Pathway Lead will provide clinical and operational leadership for the day-to-day functioning of the pathway, supporting high-quality, timely and formulation-informed neurodevelopmental assessment and effective multidisciplinary decision-making. The role combines advanced clinical practice, supervision and pathway leadership at team level. The post holder will support clinical quality and consistency, pathway flow, staff development and implementation of service improvements, working closely with senior clinical and operational leads. Overall accountability for strategic direction an

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit Social Workers to work in our service. The post-holder will work with a defined caseload of patients, most of whom will be in their own homes, providing direct, holistic assessment and care, in liaison with colleagues.

Social Workers within community mental health care for Older People are embedded withinthe Mental Health Teams which requires them to deliver the statutory duties under the CareAct 2014. Social Workers will be working with members of the multidisciplinary team including MentalHealth Nurses, Doctors, Psychologists, Support Workers and Occupational Therapists.

Main duties of the job

Provide direct patient care to a defined group of service users, most of whom will be in their own homes. This will include counselling, and assistance with achieving social inclusion. This may include patients detained in hospital as well as some subject to conditional discharge (such as S37/41)

Assessment of risks

Liaison with carers and other stakeholders

Liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Adherence to team and Trust policies, as well as national guidelines and legislation

Support of learners

Participation in a duty and triaging system

Regular travel within Hackney and the City, and occasionally to neighbouring boroughs

Working within the CPA framework, ensuring that all documentation is up to date and in line with NMC and Trust guidelines

Participating in individual (and where available group) supervision and appraisal

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

We have several exciting vacancies in our Children's Social Care Teams for full time and part time Social Workers and Senior Practitioners/Senior Social Workers. For more information please see the below.

Main duties of the job

We have several exciting vacancies in our Children's Social Care Teams for full time and part time Social Workers and Senior Practitioners/Senior Social Workers. For more details about the role please see the below.

About us

We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below.

Job summary

We have an exciting Social Worker vacancy in the Assessment Team. For more details about the role please see the below.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting Social Worker vacancy in the Assessment Team. For more information please see the below.

About us

We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below.

Job summary

The post holder will provide effective and efficient management of delegated resources within a defined clinical area while ensuring care delivery meets and addresses the issues of spirituality, equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.

To lead in the management of all clinical risks in their designated area,including serious and critical incident management, periodic review andanalysis of service development, service performance and serviceneeds/overview.

Provide clinical skills, leading on practice issues and providingleadership and management to teams.

In case of untoward incidents, co-ordinate reporting including contact and liaise with appropriate agencies and personnel.

Work with partner agencies (statutory and third sector) to provide effectivestrategies to proactively manage the care of individuals with complex needs.

Main duties of the job

Operational management responsibility for a defined team within SolarTo contribute to clinical practice by holding a small caseload and/or completing assessments and consultation.

Co-ordinate, manage and supervise the activities of all staff working within these teams, to provide a highly visible presence in all clinical areas, leading and supervising practice and acting as a role model for professional issues.

Ensures that the day to day care provided within your teams meets the complex needs of the individual service users.

Provide regular management supervision to all staff under sphere of responsibility.

To meet with the Hub Manager on a regular basis to update and review the service.

To advise the Hub Manager regarding changes required to workforce in relation to skill mix.

Work effectively with Hub Manager & CCG commissioners to help secure funding for services, demonstrate benefits to patients and the NHS, monitor services and maintain productive relationships.

To help develop protocols and referral pathways, in conjunction with primary care teams, secondary care, local authority, other statutory services and the voluntary sector.

Monitor absence and manage when deficits occur in staffing levels at short notice(e.g. through sickness).

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

We have an exciting vacancy in the Leaving Care Service for a Social Worker. For more information please see the below.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting vacancy in the Leaving Care Service for a Social Worker. For more details about the role please see the below.

About us

We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,958 to £44,822 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPDF43095D

Job locations

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for young people, skilled in traumainformed and strengthsbased practice, and confident supporting adolescents through what can be a challenging and transformative stage of life?

Were seeking an exceptional Social Worker to join our Leaving Care Team - professionals who are committed to supporting careexperienced young people aged 1618 as they begin their journey toward independence.

As a Social Worker in our team, you will provide skilled, relationship-based support to help young people prepare for adulthood, whilst ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and access to the services they need, like suitable accommodation, education, employment, and training opportunities. You will take the lead in developing and reviewing highquality Pathway Plans underpinned by thorough assessments, clear goals and shaped around each young persons aspirations, needs, strengths, and independence goal.

A core part of this role is undertaking robust risk assessment and risk management, recognising and responding to the vulnerabilities that can emerge during adolescence and the transition to adulthood. You will work alongside young people and partner agencies to identify risks, build protective factors, promote resilience, and ensure young people are supported through key life transitions.

You will also utilise contextual safeguarding principles, considering the influence of peer groups, communities, education settings, online spaces, and wider networks on a young person's safety and wellbeing. Using professional curiosity and evidence-informed practice, you will assess emerging risks, respond to changing circumstances, and make confident decisions that balance empowerment, independence, and safety.

You will work collaboratively with schools, colleges, health professionals, housing services, and other agencies to create a consistent and joined-up approach that supports the young person holistically.

The role is varied and dynamic, requiring you to use your professional judgement to assess and manage risk, respond to emerging needs, and advocate for young people as they navigate key transitions. You will be a consistent presence in their lives, meeting them where they are and building trusting, supportive, and stable relationships. You will offer encouragement and help them develop the practical, emotional, and social skills they need for a successful transition to adulthood.

If you have the skills, resilience, and dedication to support 1618-year-olds as they take these important steps toward independence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

The role can be based at Scott House in Huntingdon or Noble House in Ely.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Leaving Care Team Managers, Benita Scott, on074833 13685 or at [email protected] or Isabella Stecka, on 07795 307575 or at[email protected]

Closing date 4 October 2026. Interviews will be held in person the week commencing 12 October 2026. There will be a written assessment as well as a panel interview.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
• A relocation package (eligibility applies)
• A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills
• Scalable retention payments of up to £8,392 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment
• ARefer a Friend Schemewhere if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, well pay you an introduction fee of £350
• Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

What will you be doing?

As a Social Worker within our Leaving Care Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people aged 1618 as they prepare for adulthood. You will undertake comprehensive assessments and take the lead on developing, reviewing, and coordinating Pathway Plans that are forward-looking, aspirational, and firmly grounded in each young persons individual strengths and needs.

A key part of your role will be to champion effective transitions work. You will ensure that young people experience a smooth and well-supported transition from Childrens Services into Adult Services where eligible, building strong working relationships with Adult Social Care teams, health services, education providers, housing partners, and community organisations. Your focus will be on creating a seamless, coordinated approach that removes barriers, anticipates needs early, and supports each young person to move confidently along their pathway to independence.

You will maintain consistent and meaningful contact with the young people you supporthelping them understand their options, navigate key decisions, and access the full range of support available through our Local Offer for Care Leavers. Your case recording will be accurate, timely, and reflective of high-quality social work practice, ensuring clarity of planning and decision-making across all agencies involved.

Alongside your allocated casework, you will contribute to the teams duty system, providing advice, guidance, and immediate support to young people who require assistance on the day. Your relational approach, professional curiosity, and commitment to collaborative practice will be central to achieving positive long-term outcomes for the young people you work with.

About you

We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoy building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration
• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide, and out of county, independently

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK

About us

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Job description Job responsibilities Are you passionate about improving outcomes for young people, skilled in traumainformed and strengthsbased practice, and confident supporting adolescents through what can be a challenging and transformative stage of life?Were seeking an exceptional Social Worker to join our Leaving Care Team - professionals who are committed to supporting careexperienced young people aged 1618 as they begin their journey toward independence.As a Social Worker in our team, you will provide skilled, relationship-based support to help young people prepare for adulthood, whilst ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and access to the services they need, like suitable accommodation, education, employment, and training opportunities. You will take the lead in developing and reviewing highquality Pathway Plans underpinned by thorough assessments, clear goals and shaped around each young persons aspirations, needs, strengths, and independence goal.A core part of this role is undertaking robust risk assessment and risk management, recognising and responding to the vulnerabilities that can emerge during adolescence and the transition to adulthood. You will work alongside young people and partner agencies to identify risks, build protective factors, promote resilience, and ensure young people are supported through key life transitions.You will also utilise contextual safeguarding principles, considering the influence of peer groups, communities, education settings, online spaces, and wider networks on a young person's safety and wellbeing. Using professional curiosity and evidence-informed practice, you will assess emerging risks, respond to changing circumstances, and make confident decisions that balance empowerment, independence, and safety.You will work collaboratively with schools, colleges, health professionals, housing services, and other agencies to create a consistent and joined-up approach that supports the young person holistically.The role is varied and dynamic, requiring you to use your professional judgement to assess and manage risk, respond to emerging needs, and advocate for young people as they navigate key transitions. You will be a consistent presence in their lives, meeting them where they are and building trusting, supportive, and stable relationships. You will offer encouragement and help them develop the practical, emotional, and social skills they need for a successful transition to adulthood.If you have the skills, resilience, and dedication to support 1618-year-olds as they take these important steps toward independence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.The role can be based at Scott House in Huntingdon or Noble House in Ely.For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Leaving Care Team Managers, Benita Scott, on074833 13685 or at [email protected] or Isabella Stecka, on 07795 307575 or at[email protected]Closing date 4 October 2026. Interviews will be held in person the week commencing 12 October 2026. There will be a written assessment as well as a panel interview.Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Our benefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development A relocation package (eligibility applies) A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills Scalable retention payments of up to £8,392 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment ARefer a Friend Schemewhere if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, well pay you an introduction fee of £350 Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can beFor more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.What will you be doing?As a Social Worker within our Leaving Care Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people aged 1618 as they prepare for adulthood. You will undertake comprehensive assessments and take the lead on developing, reviewing, and coordinating Pathway Plans that are forward-looking, aspirational, and firmly grounded in each young persons individual strengths and needs.A key part of your role will be to champion effective transitions work. You will ensure that young people experience a smooth and well-supported transition from Childrens Services into Adult Services where eligible, building strong working relationships with Adult Social Care teams, health services, education providers, housing partners, and community organisations. Your focus will be on creating a seamless, coordinated approach that removes barriers, anticipates needs early, and supports each young person to move confidently along their pathway to independence.You will maintain consistent and meaningful contact with the young people you supporthelping them understand their options, navigate key decisions, and access the full range of support available through our Local Offer for Care Leavers. Your case recording will be accurate, timely, and reflective of high-quality social work practice, ensuring clarity of planning and decision-making across all agencies involved.Alongside your allocated casework, you will contribute to the teams duty system, providing advice, guidance, and immediate support to young people who require assistance on the day. Your relational approach, professional curiosity, and commitment to collaborative practice will be central to achieving positive long-term outcomes for the young people you work with.About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoy building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.You must: Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide, and out of county, independentlyFor a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UKAbout usCambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above

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

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Huntingdon

PE29 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are full time 37.5 per week.

We are looking for an experienced Band 6 to join our Core Child and Adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) teams.

Within Core CAMHS we offer assessments and interventions for the children and young people who are accepted into our service.

We pride ourselves on working within a strong multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including;

Nurses

Occupational Therapists

Social workers

Creative therapists

Psychologists

Psychotherapists

We are looking for someone who has clinical experience of working within a MDT and also supporting the wider network for the child and their family.

CAMHS continue to deliver high quality specialist mental health services to children and young people up to their 18th birthday.

We are a supportive, experienced and progressive multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to;

Offer assessments for children, young people and families

create formulations to aid an understanding of the child's needs

utilise evidence based, goal focused and effective interventions which lead to a positive discharge from our service.

We offer individual, family and group interventions which may be time limited or longer-term therapies according to need.

The successful candidates will have the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to complete clinical assessments including sound clinical formulations and clinical risk assessments. You will be expected to demonstrate experience in providing evidence based mental health treatment interventions.

Key elements of the job:

Provide a range of specialist CAMHS assessment and treatment interventions for children and young people as well as their families/ career's who present with emotional and mental health difficulties

Providing Care Coordinator responsibilities for a caseload of children and young people presenting with complex and high-risk mental health issues. There will be a specific focus upon providing specialist clinical assessment, formulation and treatment, including Self Harm assessments where the Voice of the Child is embedded within personalised care planning

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys

Job summary

Make a real difference. Build a rewarding career. Transform lives.

We are looking for a qualified and registered Social Worker to join our OAT team. Whether you already have experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse or are keen to develop your skills in this rewarding field, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The OAT team plays a vital role in supporting people at the start of their treatment journey by providing:

Advice and brief interventions

Comprehensive assessments

Structured key working support

Needle exchange services

Guidance and pathways into treatment and recovery services

This is an opportunity to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, helping individuals take their first steps towards positive change.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm

One late evening until 7:30pm on a rota basis

About us

The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity with over 40 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by problematic drug and alcohol use. Our mission is simple: to help people make positive, lasting changes and achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives.

About Aspire

Aspire is a long-standing and successful partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). Combining the clinical expertise of NHS services with the flexibility and innovation of the voluntary sector, Aspire has been delivering high-quality drug and alcohol services across local communities for more than 20 years.

As a forward-thinking and progressive partnership, we work closely with recovery communities to deliver responsive, person-centred services that achieve the best possible outcomes for those we support. This is an exciting time to join the sector, with significant investment creating new opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Job summary

Aspire is a long-standing partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), bringing together the expertise of both the voluntary sector and NHS services. Led by experienced clinical professionals, including consultant leadership, Aspire combines compassionate, person-centred support with high-quality clinical care.

For over 20 years, the partnership has delivered innovative and effective drug and alcohol services across local communities. Working closely with recovery communities, Aspire is committed to providing flexible, responsive, and recovery-focused services that empower people to achieve lasting positive change.

Main duties of the job

The drug and alcohol field is experiencing significant investment and development, creating exciting opportunities for career progression, innovation, and professional growth.

Our Community Teams are at the heart of the service, providing long-term case management and support for adults experiencing issues with substance use. Through a strong key-working and care-planning approach, the teams deliver personalised support, specialist prescribing interventions, and harm reduction services, helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives within their communities.

About us

For more than 40 years, the Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), a registered charity, has been helping people overcome the challenges of drug and alcohol misuse, supporting individuals, families, and communities to build healthier, brighter futures.