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Locum Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner (Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse)
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 26 - 26 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Locum Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner (Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse)
Location: Blackpool
Contract: Locum – Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Hourly Rate: £26+
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 – 6 months (with potential for extension)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team on a locum basis. This role is open to qualified Mental Health Nurses (RMN) or Registered Social Workers with relevant CAMHS experience.
You will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality mental health care to children, young people, and their families, focusing on assessment, intervention, and care coordination in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments for children and adolescents
Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users and multi-agency teams
Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT-informed, systemic, etc.)
Act as a care coordinator for a defined caseload
Participate in regular clinical supervision and MDT meetings
Work collaboratively with schools, social care, and third-sector agencies
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with trust policy
Requirements
Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing (NMC) or Social Work (SWE)
Minimum 1 year’s post-qualification experience working in a CAMHS or similar setting
Strong assessment, communication, and care planning skills
Able to manage risk and work effectively under pressure
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (desirable, depending on service model)
Enhanced DBS check (required)
Ability to complete assessments independently and support young people.
Can work to thresholds for the organisation.
Complete care and hospital discharge plans
Experience of working with risk and adapting changing risk plans
Can work to systems in place, complete discharge planning
Can look to support the team and work collaboratively
Experience triaging / duty support for a team and prioritizing caseload and work
Experience of working with young people with variety of wellbeing and mental health presentations.
Can signpost to appropriate services and make safeguarding referrals when needed.
Experience of CAMHS/ Children’s child protection work
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