Band 6 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Practitioner

Sanctuary Personnel; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum flexibility

Competitive pay (£20.28/hr)

Varied Essex locations

Professional development

Ongoing assignment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Band 6 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Practitioner to work across Essex (Harlow, Chelmsford, Basildon, Colchester, Southend and Thurrock) as an ongoing locum. Earn £20.28 per hour in a full-time role with diverse community settings and development opportunities.

You will conduct initial assessments, provide evidence-based interventions, develop person-centred care plans with young people and families, and collaborate with schools and other

Qualifications

• NMC registration is essential.
• Car driver is highly desirable due to multi-site work.
• Full-time locum across Essex.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of children and young people referred to CAMHS.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and therapeutic support.
• Develop and review person-centred care plans with young people and families.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare professionals and wider agencies.
• Monitor progress and respond to changes in risk or care needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with standards.

Skills

CAMHS experience

Clinical assessments

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Risk assessment

Tools

Record keeping

Job description

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Job Title: Band 6 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Practitioner

Specialism: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Location: Essex – Harlow, Chelmsford, Basildon, Colchester, Southend and Thurrock, UK

Salary: £20.28 Hourly

Type: Full Time

Contract: Ongoing

Are you a dedicated mental health professional looking for a rewarding new opportunity? Join our team as a Band 6 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Practitioner across Essex and earn an attractive £20.28 per hour. This ongoing, full-time locum opportunity gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference to children and young people while developing your clinical skills across a range of community settings.

NMC registration is essential, and being a car driver is highly desirable due to the multi-site nature of the role.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety of locum work, allowing you to balance your professional commitments with your personal life.


• Competitive Pay: Earn £20.28 per hour, with your expertise and dedication recognised and rewarded.


• Varied Experience: Work across multiple Essex locations, gaining valuable experience with diverse communities and clinical presentations.


• Professional Development: Strengthen your clinical knowledge and skills through ongoing exposure to different cases and multidisciplinary approaches.


• Ongoing Opportunity: Benefit from the stability of an ongoing assignment while retaining the flexibility associated with locum work.

What you will do:

• Conduct initial assessments of children and young people referred to CAMHS, identifying their mental health needs and appropriate support.


• Provide evidence-based interventions and therapeutic support tailored to individual needs.


• Develop and review person-centred care plans in partnership with young people, families, and other professionals.


• Work collaboratively with families, schools, healthcare professionals, and wider agencies to coordinate effective care.


• Monitor progress and respond appropriately to changes in presentation, risk, or care needs.


• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and clinical decision-making.


• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.

Why work across Essex?

Essex offers an appealing combination of vibrant towns, picturesque countryside, and excellent transport connections. With locations including Harlow, Chelmsford, Basildon, Colchester, Southend, and Thurrock, you'll have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of communities while remaining within easy reach of London. It's an excellent region for developing your career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.