Senior LAC CAMHS Professional Lead

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior CAMHS LAC Professional Lead to join a dynamic team in Barking. This role is pivotal in supporting looked-after children, ensuring they receive the best mental health care and guidance. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, leading assessments and interventions that directly impact children's lives. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community. If you are passionate about child welfare and mental health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive Training

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Support

Equality and Diversity Initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered professional with experience in mental health care for children.
• Substantial experience working with children in care.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize workload and ensure effective communication with LAC nursing team.
• Conduct assessments and provide support to children in care.

Skills

Clinical Assessment Skills

Mental Health Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Registered Social Worker

Mental Health Nurse

Tools

Basic IT Skills

Job description

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Senior LAC CAMHS Professional Lead, Barking

Client:

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Barking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video.

Job overview

Senior CAMHS LAC Professional Lead - Band 7

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in Barking & Dagenham. Working with CAMHs and across targeted services to meet the significant needs of our looked-after children population, making a difference to their lived experience and providing them with tools to enter adult life healthy and well-adapted.

The post holder will ensure best practice of clinical standards within the triage and pathway functions of community CAMHS, working closely with other healthcare professionals within the CAMHS multidisciplinary team in line with the I-Thrive framework of supporting children and young people in delivering care and support.

The post holder will be a registered professional (nurse, social worker, or allied health professional) with experience working with children in care. They will undertake and support assessments and brief interventions for Looked After children within CAMHS triage capacity and work with the multidisciplinary team and Multi-Agency Partners.

They will ensure the delivery of the LAC care pathway and the prioritization of assessments of looked-after children within CAMHS and in conjunction with the LAC team.

The Post holder will supervise students in their final year of placement within the service.

Main duties of the job

• Prioritize own workload and ensure CIC referrals are appropriately prioritized, liaising with the LAC nursing team / Paediatricians for effective communication and collaboration.
• Offer support, clinical advice, and guidance to the team regarding treatment of children in care.
• Undertake assessments of children in care and their support network to identify and meet mental health and wellbeing needs, via telephone and face-to-face consultations, and attend professional meetings as appropriate.
• Offer brief interventions, advice, and guidance to children and their support networks.

Working for our organisation

We value proper induction and welcome new starters with comprehensive training, systems training, and equipment. Inductions are held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt.

This post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,551, maximum £5,735 per annum).

Certificates of Sponsorship are available; check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Support development of an effective team and productive relationships within the Trust and with local authority social care teams.
• Promote integrated health and social care working to support children in care.
• Participate in staff appraisals and supervisions and deputize for pathway leads as needed.
• Supervise students and ensure quality supervision and support.
• Attend LAC/CAMHS meetings fortnightly for effective communication.
• Lead education and awareness on LAC mental health developments.

Clinical Skills

• Act as an autonomous, registered practitioner accountable for own actions, guided by professional codes and Trust protocols.
• Maintain high standards of care, initiate referrals, and support children and their families with information and education.
• Ensure practice is evidence-based, supported by research, and aligned with national guidance.
• Provide clinical support and direction to junior team members.
• Demonstrate legal literacy regarding the MCA 2005 and support team understanding to avoid delays.
• Maintain expert clinical assessment skills and promote community-based care to reduce hospital admissions.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and partner agencies, ensuring effective liaison and communication.
• Participate in child protection and clinical supervision in line with Trust policies.
• Promote understanding of risks and harm to vulnerable children and young people, including exposure to external risks.

Person specification

Qualifications

• A registered social worker
• Mental Health Nurse

Experience

• Substantial experience working with children and young people with mental health needs
• Experience working with Children in Care
• Experience supporting user engagement and co-production

Knowledge

• Awareness of NHS Long Term Plan and priorities
• Understanding of mental health concerns affecting children in care and relevant policies and guidance, including safeguarding legislation
• Knowledge of IG and Data Protection Act

Skills

• Basic IT skills
• Advanced clinical assessment and treatment skills for children with complex needs

Other

• Demonstrate Trust Values
• Ability to travel efficiently within the area
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

We support flexible working arrangements and holistic employee support, including equality and diversity initiatives, health and wellbeing support, and family-friendly policies.