CYP Mental Health Worker: Intensive Support for Young Minds

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Band 5 CYP Mental Health Worker at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be a key part of the Intensive Support Function, supporting children and young people aged 5–18 with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and complex behavioural needs.

The role focuses on delivering direct clinical interventions, supporting assessment and care planning, and working with families and professionals to reduce crisis and prevent admission.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with a relevant body registration.
• Experience working with children and young people in a mental health setting.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct clinical interventions for the client group.
• Support assessment and care planning processes.
• Contribute to formulation, risk management and governance.
• Maintain high-quality clinical records and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Clinical interventions

Care planning

Formulations

Multi-agency working

Record keeping

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

Job description

The Band 5 CYP Mental Health Worker at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be a key part of the Intensive Support Function, supporting children and young people aged 5–18 with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and complex behavioural needs.

The role focuses on delivering direct clinical interventions, supporting assessment and care planning, and working with families and professionals to reduce crisis and prevent admission.