Locum Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner (Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse)

Location: Blackpool
Contract: Locum - Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Hourly Rate: £26+
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 - 6 months (with potential for extension)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team on a locum basis. This role is open to qualified Mental Health Nurses (RMN) or Registered Social Workers with relevant CAMHS experience.

You will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality mental health care to children, young people, and their families, focusing on assessment, intervention, and care coordination in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments for children and adolescents
Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users and multi-agency teams
Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT-informed, systemic, etc.)
Act as a care coordinator for a defined caseload
Participate in regular clinical supervision and MDT meetings
Work collaboratively with schools, social care, and third-sector agencies
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with trust policy

Requirements
Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing (NMC) or Social Work (SWE)
Minimum 1 year's post-qualification experience working in a CAMHS or similar setting
Strong assessment, communication, and care planning skills
Able to manage risk and work effectively under pressure
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (desirable, depending on service model)
Enhanced DBS check (required)
Ability to complete assessments independently and support young people.
Can work to thresholds for the organisation.
Complete care and hospital discharge plans
Experience of working with risk and adapting changing risk plans
Can work to systems in place, complete discharge planning
Can look to support the team and work collaboratively
Experience triaging / duty support for a team and prioritizing caseload and work
Experience of working with young people with variety of wellbeing and mental health presentations.
Can signpost to appropriate services and make safeguarding referrals when needed.
Experience of CAMHS/ Children's child protection work
Face to face workers only