At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and care for young people at risk of child sexual exploitation.
- Company: Join Cambian Group, a leading provider of specialist education and care services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, regular supervision, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
- Qualifications: Mental health background and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team. You will be working in the Yorkshire area with children’s residential homes and a school to support and care for young people at risk of, or with lived experience of child sexual exploitation.
The successful candidate will be a member of an integrated residential Children’s Service to support the emotional wellbeing, mental health and placement stability of looked after young people who have experienced significant adverse childhood experiences and sexual exploitation.
Supporting our teams across residential homes, you’ll be providing a combined clinical consultative and direct therapeutic service for Looked After young people placed in community residential settings. This includes assessing and identifying young people’s needs, strengths and risks. You will also support residential and education professionals via consultation, supervision and training to embed trauma-informed, relational practice. You will also be responsible for the provision of direct therapeutic work with young people where appropriate.
Candidate Profile
- Working with Looked After Children and/or young people presenting with a range of clinical needs.
- Knowledge of theory and practice of therapeutic interventions with children and young people.
- Assessment, intervention and management of a range of mental health needs including trauma.
- Partnership working supporting agreed placement objectives, care planning and progression including regular clinical reporting and routine outcome measures.
Essential
- Registered with the relevant professional (HCPC, NMC, SWE, BACP, BABCP).
- Mental Health background and/or CAMHS experience.
- Relevant qualifications to allow you to offer children therapy, when required.
- Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.
- Consultation and formulation skills.
- Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
In return we offer
- Full support from a multidisciplinary team.
- Regular clinical supervision.
- Meetings and peer support.
- Development opportunities.
- Internal/external training on new initiatives.
Mental Health Practitioner in Tadcaster employer: Cambian Group Plc
The Cambian Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Mental Health Practitioners in Yorkshire. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from regular clinical supervision, peer support, and access to both internal and external training opportunities. Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people who have experienced trauma, while enjoying the unique advantage of working within a large network of professionals across the country.
