CAMHS Support Worker - South EssexinBasildoninBasildonPUBLISHED FRI 14 MAR 2025

TheCAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Support Worker,plays a crucial role in ensuring that young people and their families have a clear understanding of their treatment plans and receive the necessary support to engage in the therapeutic process.

The postholders responsibilities will include conducting Session 0, which occurs after the initial assessment and treatment plan formulation by a practitioner.

They will meet with children and young people (CYP) and their families (if appropriate), help them understand their care plans, and address any barriers to engagement in treatment.

It's important to note that this role does not require qualification as a therapist.

Session 0 Engagement: Meet with the young person and their family (if applicable) to explain and discuss the treatment plan that has been formulated by the practitioner. Ensure that the CYP and their family fully comprehend the plan's goals and components.

1. Barriers to Engagement:Identify and address any obstacles that may hinder the CYP's participation in treatment. Provide guidance and support to mitigate these barriers, which could include addressing concerns, fears, or logistical challenges.
2. Introduction of Psychoeducation E-Platform: Familiarize the CYP and their family with the psychoeducation e-platform. Explain how it can be used to access additional resources, information, and support that complements their treatment.
3. Booking Treatment Slots: Assist in scheduling the CYP's course of treatment. Ensure that the first available and accessible slots are booked, considering the individual's needs and preferences.

Co-facilitation

1. Practitioner-Led Treatment Programs: Collaborate with other team members to co-facilitate treatment programs designed to address the mental health needs of young people. Work closely with practitioners to implement treatment plans effectively

Evidence-Based Parenting Programs:Assist in delivering evidence-based parenting programs that provide guidance and support to parents and caregivers. These programs aim to enhance parenting skills and improve family dynamics.

About us

As aCAMHS Support Worker, you will be part of our valued team in Essex, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Salary from £23,100 with group pension
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

The Ideal Candidate

• A relevant educational background or experience in a mental health or support role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to build rapport with young people and their families.
• Organisational skills for coordinating treatment schedules and addressing logistical concerns.
• Understanding of the CAMHS system and the components of treatment plans.
• The ability to explain complex information in an accessible manner.
• Team Player: Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and volunteers.

This role requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate the availability of young clients and their families and will involve evening and weekend activities

The work primarily takes place in a clinical or office setting, and the support worker will often interact directly with CYP and their families

Driving License:A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel to different locations, including schools and partner organisations.

For more information please contactAngela Mooney at

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.