CAMHS Early Help Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

Louder Than Words; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and social care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a CAMHS Early Help Practitioner for maternity cover. The role involves supporting the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and young people through assessments and targeted interventions. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, professional registration, and experience in mental health settings. This part-time position offers flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience working with children & young people who have mental-health difficulties.
• Experience managing own caseload and acting autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and young people.
• Work with CAMHS practitioners to assess mental health difficulties.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and apply Routine Outcome Measures.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Time-management and meeting deadlines

Experience in mental-health assessment

Knowledge of I-THRIVE model

Education

Core degree in Nursing, Social Work, OT or similar

Tools

IT proficiency with relevant programmes

Job description

CAMHS Early Help Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

22.5 hours per week. Fixed term maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 professionally registered clinician within the CAMHS Early Help Pathway. The role supports Children, Young People and families, delivering assessments and short‑term interventions (up to 8 sessions) within the I‑THRIVE model.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people, promoting early intervention and cultural change in first‑contact services.
• Work with the CAMHS liaison practitioners to assess emerging mental health difficulties and provide targeted interventions and group work.
• Deliver evidence‑based, targeted interventions (1‑to‑1 and group) and apply Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS).
• Provide assessments in a timely manner.
• Represent CAMHS in multi‑agency meetings (EHAT, SEND, child protection, etc.) and coordinate the mental‑health element of multi‑agency plans.
• Participate in training programmes for schools and community services.
• Maintain standards of care, confidentiality and person‑centred planning.
• Engage in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and policy development.
• Supervise and mentor students, providing assessment and support.
• Work flexibly (including part‑time, job share, remote) and travel across the Livewell footprint as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Time‑management and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in mental‑health assessment, risk management and multi‑agency working.
• Knowledge of I‑THRIVE model and legislation/policies relating to children’s mental health.
• Post‑registration experience working with children & young people who have mental‑health difficulties.
• Experience of managing own caseload and acting autonomously.

Desirable

• IT proficiency with relevant programmes.
• Experience supporting students and line‑management of junior staff.
• Post‑graduate training or qualifications in child and adolescent mental‑health.
• Clinical supervisor & assessor training.
• Experience working within children’s mental‑health settings.

Qualifications

• Core degree in Nursing, Social Work, OT or similar with relevant experience.
• Appropriate professional registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC).

Other Information

Applications requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Employers may provide reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act. Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Contact the recruiting manager or view the full job description for additional details.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award‑winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon.