Senior CYPMH Practitioner (RMN, Social Work, OT)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Band 6 Senior CYPMH Practitioner in Morecambe. This role involves working with children and young people facing emotional and mental health challenges. Candidates must be registered as a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist, with at least 18 months of experience. The position offers a pay rate of £24.00 - £25.00 per hour for a total of 18.5 hours per week, with potential contract extension opportunities.

Benefits

Free compliance (DBS + Training)

24hr support

Single point of contact consultant

Regular communication updates

Referral benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months experience working with children and young people.
• Must hold NMC registration.
• Experience in mental health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of young people requiring mental health evaluations.
• Assess risk for discharge and ongoing care.
• Conduct follow-ups to determine further service needs.
• Perform urgent assessments for young people referred into service.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience with children and young people

Assessment skills

Risk assessment

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Morecambe based Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) who are looking for a Band 6 Senior CYPMH Practitioner (RMN / Social Worker / OT) to join them on a contract basis.

The successful applicant will work with children, young people and families up to the age of 18 years presenting with a wide range of moderate to severe, emotional and mental difficulties.

You must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 18 months experience, working with children and young people with emotional and mental health needs.

(This is a 3‑6 month contract with potential extension opportunities)

Duties | Responsibilities:

• Undertake assessments of young people who have been admitted to the children’s ward or have attended A&E who require a mental health assessment
• To assess risk and whether safe to be discharged
• Follow‑up of young person and to decide whether discharge from service or to put forward for allocation
• Undertake assessments of an urgent nature for young people who have been referred into service with urgent needs

*This is a Part Time position, hours are: Mon, Tue (9‑5) Wed (9‑12.30) total of 18.5hrs per week*

Pay rate: £24.00 - £25.00 per hour (depending on experience)

We also have other positions within mental health in the area that are waiting to be filled. For more information or to apply please contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment.

The applicant must be qualified with the NMC to be considered for the position.

Why work with Belmont Recruitment?

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