Senior CYPMH practitioner (RMN, Social Work, OT)

Belmont Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Senior CYPMH Practitioner to work with a Community Mental Health Team in Morecambe. The successful applicant will work with children and young people, addressing moderate to severe emotional and mental difficulties. This role involves assessments, risk determination, and follow-up procedures. The contract is part-time, offering £24.00–£25.00 per hour depending on experience, with benefits including free compliance training and ongoing support.

Benefits

Free compliance (DBS + Training)

24-hour support

Single point of contact consultant

Regular communication updates

Referral benefit scheme

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of experience working with emotional and mental health needs.
• Must hold an NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of young people requiring a mental health assessment.
• Assess risk and determine safe discharge.
• Follow-up young people to decide on discharge or allocation.
• Conduct urgent assessments for young people with urgent needs.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Mental health assessment skills

Risk assessment

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist

Job description

Belmont Recruitment is working with a Morecambe based Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) seeking a Band 6 Senior CYPMH Practitioner (RMN/ Social Worker/OT) on a contract basis.

Role: The successful applicant will work with children, young people and families up to 18 years presenting with moderate to severe emotional and mental difficulties. The role is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with at least 18 months experience working with children and young people with emotional and mental health needs.
• Must hold an NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of young people admitted to the children’s ward or who have attended A&E requiring a mental health assessment.
• Assess risk and determine safe discharge.
• Follow-up young people and decide whether discharge from service or forward for allocation.
• Undertake urgent assessments for young people referred into service with urgent needs.
• Part‑time hours: Mon, Tue (9–5), Wed (9–12.30), total of 18.5 hours per week.

Pay

£24.00–£25.00 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits

• Free compliance (DBS + Training)
• 24‑hour support
• Single point of contact consultant
• Regular communication updates
• Referral benefit scheme

For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment.