Specialist Support Worker - CAMHS in Thatcham

Specialist Support Worker – Secure Children’s Residential Care

Here at Young Crisis Hub, we support young people with complex mental health needs, trauma histories, and neurodevelopmental conditions who require high levels of structure, safety and specialist support.

We’re looking for highly competent Support Workers

Experience working in secure or high-risk environments, including:

• Secure Children’s Homes
• Youth Offending Teams
• Prison or Custody Services
• Specialist residential or crisis services

This role requires professionals who are confident working with high-risk behaviours, complex trauma and mental health needs, while maintaining clear boundaries, strong safeguarding practice and a calm therapeutic approach.

What this role involves

You will work closely with clinical teams and senior practitioners to support young people within homes, helping them feel safe while maintaining the consistency and boundaries they need to stabilise and progress.

Responsibilities

• Building safe and trusting relationships with young people
• Following therapeutic care plans and behaviour support strategies
• Maintaining accurate care recording and incident reporting
• Supporting structured routines and meaningful activities
• Responding safely and professionally to challenging behaviour

We Are Looking For

Professionals who bring experience, resilience and strong safeguarding awareness, and who are committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2 years experience in a relevant CAMHS setting is essential
• Right to work in the UK – No sponsorship available.
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or similar) is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred.

At Young Crisis Hub, we believe exceptional care comes from exceptional teams. Staff are supported through ongoing training and development and a multi-disciplinary model designed to deliver the highest quality care.

I\’m Jade, the internal recruiter here at Young Crisis Hub. Get in touch for an informal chat about the role; I can give you an insight into the role of Support Worker here and guide you through the recruitment and onboarding process.