Social worker / Mental Health nurse (Band 6)

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner for a dynamic Band 6 position. You will provide essential face-to-face support to children and adolescents, conducting assessments and managing complex cases. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in mental health services and strong skills in risk management. This role offers competitive pay and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Dedicated consultant support

Seamless payroll service

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with children and adolescents with diverse mental health issues.
• Proven experience in conducting assessments and care planning.
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face support and therapeutics to young clients.
• Conduct autonomous assessments and formulate care plans.
• Manage clinical risk effectively and contribute to team triage.

Skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Autonomy in practice

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Social worker / Mental Health nurse (Band 6)

Are you a dedicated Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker looking for a role where your expertise truly shapes futures?

Join Fylde and Wyre CAMHS and become a vital part of our specialist team. This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic Band 6 position, where you will take the lead in conducting assessments, managing complex caseloads, and delivering life-changing support to children and adolescents across the Fylde Coast.

We are looking for a confident, autonomous practitioner who thrives in a face-to-face setting. Your skills in risk management and safeguarding will be crucial as you work collaboratively to create robust care plans and provide a safe, supportive space for young people to thrive.

If you are ready to make a tangible difference and want to join a team that values your professional impact, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

In this rewarding role, your core focus will be on delivering direct, face-to-face support to young people. You will be the trusted professional conducting initial assessments, building therapeutic relationships, and guiding them through their care journey. A typical week will see you balancing a varied caseload, from providing one-to-one support to collaborating with families and partner agencies. You'll be a key player in our duty system, using your clinical judgement to triage new referrals and prioritise needs. Crucially, you will be our expert in proactively managing risk and safeguarding, ensuring every young person receives safe, effective, and compassionate care when they need it most.

About us

Tehy Care Group is a trusted NHS framework supplier, specialising in connecting talented Mental Health Professionals with rewarding locum opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on building lasting partnerships with both our clients and candidates.

When you join this team as a locum, youre not just filling a postyoure becoming an integral part of a supportive and dynamic NHS Community Mental Health Team. We ensure you are fully prepared and valued from the moment you start.

In return for your expertise, we offer a highly competitive hourly rate, a dedicated consultant to support you throughout your assignment, and a seamless payroll service. Take control of your career with a role that provides both professional challenge and the flexibility you deserve.

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6)Profession:Registered Mental Health Nurse OR Qualified Social WorkerService:Fylde and Wyre Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)Location:Whitegate Drive Health Centre | 150 153 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9ESAccountable to:CAMHS Team Lead / Clinical Coordinator

1. Job Purpose

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6)Profession:Registered Mental Health Nurse OR Qualified Social WorkerService:Fylde and Wyre Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)Location:Whitegate Drive Health Centre | 150 153 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9ESAccountable to:CAMHS Team Lead / Clinical Coordinator

1. Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality, specialist mental health service to children, adolescents, and their families within the Fylde and Wyre area. The post holder will act as a named practitioner, undertaking autonomous assessments, formulating care plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions. A key function of the role is to manage clinical risk effectively and contribute to the teams duty and triage system.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To undertake comprehensive, autonomous assessments of children and young people presenting with a wide range of mental health needs.
• To formulate, implement, and evaluate care plans in collaboration with young people and their families.
• To lead on the planning and coordination of safe and effective hospital discharge processes.
• To provide face-to-face support and interventions, managing an individual caseload with professionalism and compassion.
• To signpost young people and families to appropriate services and community resources.

Risk Management and Safeguarding

• To clinically assess and manage risk, including the development, implementation, and ongoing review of dynamic risk management plans.
• To act as a safeguarding lead for the service, making timely and appropriate referrals to children's social care in line with organisational policies.
• To possess significant experience in CAMHS and/or childrens child protection work.

Professional and Team Responsibilities

• To participate actively in the teams duty rota, triaging new referrals and prioritising workload effectively.
• To work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providing support to colleagues and contributing to a positive team culture.
• To work in accordance with all local policies, procedures, and clinical thresholds.
• To maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.

3. Person Specification

Criteria EssentialDesirableQualificationsRegistered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registrationORQualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.Post-qualifying training in a relevant therapeutic modality (e.g., CBT, DBT, Family Therapy).

Experience & Knowledge Significant experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of mental health presentations. Proven experience in autonomous assessment, care planning, and risk management. Demonstrable experience in a duty/triage role, prioritising a complex caseload. Direct experience of safeguarding and child protection work within a CAMHS or children's service context. Knowledge of the mental health act, capacity act, and child care legislation. Experience of contributing to service development initiatives. Knowledge of specific therapeutic interventions for children and young people.

Skills & Abilities Ability to work independently and as part of an MDT. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload. Competent in completing hospital discharge plans. Commitment to providing face-to-face clinical work. Skills in delivering group-based interventions. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Working Conditions

• Base:Whitegate Drive Health Centre, Blackpool.

• Hours:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of mental health presentations.
• Proven experience in autonomous assessment, care planning, and risk management.
• Demonstrable experience in a duty/triage role, prioritising a complex caseload.
• Direct experience of safeguarding and child protection work within a CAMHS or children's service context.
• Knowledge of the mental health act, capacity act, and child care legislation.
• Experience of contributing to service development initiatives.
• Knowledge of specific therapeutic interventions for children and young people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.