Locum Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner (Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse)

TieTalent; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join their dynamic team in Blackpool. This full-time locum role involves delivering high-quality mental health care to children and adolescents, focusing on assessment and intervention. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in mental health nursing or social work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s post-qualification experience in CAMHS or similar setting.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health 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.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Care Planning

Education

Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing

Professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

Locum Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner (Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse)

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Position Overview

Location: Blackpool
Contract: Locum – Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Hourly Rate: £26+
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 – 6 months (with potential for extension)

Role Description

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 delivering high-quality mental health care to children, young people, and their families, focusing on assessment, intervention, and care coordination within a multi-disciplinary setting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for children and adolescents.
2. Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users and multi-agency teams.
3. Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT-informed, systemic, etc.).
4. Act as a care coordinator for a defined caseload.
5. Participate in regular clinical supervision and MDT meetings.
6. Work collaboratively with schools, social care, and third-sector agencies.
7. 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 in CAMHS or similar setting.
• Strong assessment, communication, and care planning skills.
• Able to manage risk and work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car (desirable).
• Enhanced DBS check (required).
• Ability to complete assessments independently and support young people.
• Experience with risk management, discharge planning, safeguarding, and working with young people with various mental health presentations.

Location

Blackpool, England