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

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