CAMHS Early Help Practitioner (Maternity Cover) in Plymouth

CAMHS Early Help Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

Job Summary: 22.5 hours per week, fixed‑term maternity cover (9 months). Hybrid model with office and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based, targeted interventions (1‑1 and group) within the I‑THRIVE model.
• Provide timely assessments and short‑term interventions (up to 8 sessions).
• Support children and young people with emerging mental health issues in collaboration with CAMHS liaison practitioners.
• Represent CAMHS in multi‑agency meetings (EHAT, SEND, child protection).
• Assist with consultation processes and advise families on mental health support.
• Develop and maintain relationships with statutory and non‑statutory providers.
• Maintain confidentiality and meet high standards of care.
• Use Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) to evaluate interventions.
• Contribute to training programmes for schools and community services.
• Participate in line management and clinical governance activities.
• Support the early help assessment clinic to ensure timely access to services.
• Mentor students as a supervisor/assessor where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Core degree in Nursing, Social Work, OT, or equivalent with experience working with children and young people.
• Professional registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC) relevant to the qualification.

Experience

• Post‑registration experience working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Experience conducting mental health assessments and risk management.
• Experience working in multi‑agency settings.
• Ability to manage an autonomous caseload.

Essential Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of legislation and policies relating to child mental health.
• Knowledge of the I‑THRIVE model and multi‑agency working.
• Self‑motivation and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse families.

Desirable Skills

• IT skills and familiarity with relevant programmes.
• Experience in children’s mental health research.
• Experience supporting students and line‑managing junior staff.

Additional Information

Licence and Sponsorship: Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are encouraged to apply. Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A DBS check will be required.

Equality and Diversity: Livewell Southwest promotes diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.