Youth Support Worker - CAMHS Community Crisis Care

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Band 4 Youth Support Worker within the CAMHS Community Crisis Care Service. You will provide emotional and practical support to young people in crisis, assist with assessments, and deliver therapeutic activities across home, community, and clinical settings.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care, maintain records, and support transitions back to school and home, with intensive recovery-focused care

Qualifications

• Provide emotional and practical support to young people in crisis.
• Assist in assessments under professional guidance to tailor interventions.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities across home, community, and clinic settings.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning.
• Support transitions and discharge planning back to school and home.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to young people during crisis.
• Assist in assessments to identify needs and inform interventions.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities across home, community and clinic settings.
• Support families to navigate daily challenges and reduce crisis escalation.
• Work with nurses, social workers, and other professionals in a team.
• Maintain accurate records and feed into care planning.
• Support transitions and discharge planning back into school and community.
• Provide intensive short-term recovery-focused care in CAMHS Crisis Care.

Skills

Emotional support

Assessment support

Therapeutic activities

Family engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Record keeping

Discharge planning

Recovery-focused care

Job description

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Band 4 Youth Support Worker to join our innovative Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Community Crisis Care Service. In this vital role, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people experiencing acute mental health crises, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience. Our service runs 365 days of the year 8am-8pm. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families. You will be part of a forward-thinking, compassionate, and ever-expanding team dedicated to improving outcomes for young people through person-centered care and tailored interventions. As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting young people in crisis, helping them develop coping strategies, regain independence, and work towards recovery. You will also collaborate with other professionals to ensure holistic, needs-led support. As part of our CAMHS Crisis Care service, you’ll gain invaluable experience, enhance your skills, and contribute to the development of innovative approaches to youth mental health care.,

• Provide emotional and practical support to young people experiencing crisis, ensuring they feel safe, heard, and empowered during distressing times.
• Assist in assessments under professional guidance, identifying the young person's strengths, challenges, and support needs to inform tailored interventions.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities across home, community, and clinical settings, promoting engagement in self-care, education, social interactions, and meaningful activities that support recovery.
• Offer hands-on support to young people and families, helping them navigate daily challenges, reduce isolation, and prevent crisis escalation.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, assistant psychologists, and other professionals, ensuring a joined-up, holistic approach to care.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor progress, and provide feedback to inform ongoing care planning and intervention strategies.
• Support young people through transitions and discharge planning, assisting their reintegration into school, home, and community life post-crisis.
• As part of the CAMHS Crisis Care service, provide intensive short-term support, focusing on recovery-oriented care plans that promote resilience and reduce the likelihood of future crises.

This role involves direct engagement in emergency, community, and home settings, ensuring flexible, responsive support tailored to each young person's needs. Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.