Trauma-Informed Youth Mental Health Assistant

The Cambian Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Regular peer support

Training opportunities

Developmental opportunities

Job summary

The Cambian Group in Bedford is seeking an Assistant Mental Health Practitioner to support the CSE service. You will work with young people who have experienced trauma, under supervision from qualified mental health professionals, across residential and education settings.

You will gather data, write assessment reports under supervision, deliver psycho-educational interventions, and help train teams. The role offers DBS checks and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree or related subject required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of psychometrics and data gathering.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices and attachment-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating information and writing assessment reports under supervision, including psychometric data.
• Developing and delivering psycho-educational interventions to young people.
• Delivering training to residential and educational staff.
• Supporting clinical teams with consultations and notes, plus administrative tasks.
• Writing literature reviews to inform practice.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Trauma-informed practices

Data collection and interpretation

Team player

Driving licence

Education

Psychology degree or related field

Job description

The Cambian Group in Bedford is seeking an Assistant Mental Health Practitioner to support the CSE service. You will work with young people who have experienced trauma, under supervision from qualified mental health professionals, across residential and education settings.

You will gather data, write assessment reports under supervision, deliver psycho-educational interventions, and help train teams. The role offers DBS checks and safeguarding commitment.