CAMHS Youth Worker

NHS; Melksham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Youth Worker for a full-time, one-year fixed-term role in Melksham. In this position, you’ll support a Health Inequalities project targeting hard-to-reach youth groups. Responsibilities include auditing services, planning outreach activities, and collaborating with local organizations to enhance access to mental health support. The role requires a minimum level 6 qualification in Youth Work, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly with diverse communities. Salary range is £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS discount

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of designing, evaluating and leading groups and individual work for young people.
• Strong interest in mental health and addressing health inequalities.

Responsibilities

• Audit and evaluate CAMHS provision across BSW.
• Provide insights into population data for targeted interventions.
• Plan and manage outreach and support activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT skills

Experience designing and leading groups

Education

Minimum level 6 Youth Worker qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Youth Worker seeking a new opportunity helping support hard‑to‑reach youth groups? We offer a one‑year fixed‑term Youth Worker role, full time within CAMHS, to support a Health Inequalities project.

In this role you will help explore the causes and barriers preventing certain groups from accessing our services and identify ways to improve access for boys, ethnic minorities, Roma communities, the global majority, and young people out of education. You will also audit representation across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and work flexibly to meet community needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit and evaluate CAMHS provision across BSW to assess representation and accessibility for hard‑to‑reach groups.
• Provide insights into population data for each geographical area to inform targeted interventions.
• Plan and manage delivery of targeted outreach and support activities for identified individuals or groups.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local voluntary organisations, community groups, charities, and faith‑based organisations.
• Work collaboratively with Police, Youth Justice, Drug and Alcohol services, Children’s Social Care and other partners to address challenges faced by hard‑to‑reach groups.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Minimum level 6 Youth Worker qualification.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Experience of designing, evaluating and leading groups and individual work for young people.
• Good communication skills and IT skills.

Desirable

• Leadership skills.
• Supervision of others.

Personal Qualities

Strong interest in mental health and addressing health inequalities. Flexibility and ability to work with diverse communities.

Salary & Benefits

Band 6 – £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.

• 27 days annual leave (rising to 33 days with continuous service).
• Bank holidays.
• NHS discount.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Lease car scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Staff accommodation (waiting list applies).
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.

Working Pattern & Duration

Full‑time, fixed‑term (12 months) at Melksham Community CAMHS, Melksham, SN12 7NZ.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DAS check.

Employer

Oxford Health NHS Trust
Melksham Community CAMHS
Melksham, SN12 7NZ