Job Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for a Clinical CAMHS Social Worker to join the Tri-borough CAMHS Alliance Service. This is a full-time, permanent Band 7 position, ideal for experienced Social Workers who have previously worked with young people and families in mental health settings.
We welcome applicants who are committed to working creatively with a culturally diverse population and who can demonstrate strong initiative, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Employer: West London NHS Trust
Role Summary
As part of the CAMHS Alliance Crisis Team, you will support three key care pathways:
Acute Trust and out-of-hours service
Intensive Community Support / Home Treatment & Post A&E Review
Intensive Support / Home Treatment in conjunction with Tier 3 CAMHS, Tier 4 diversion, and Tier 4 step-down
You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, holding a clinical caseload and conducting comprehensive mental health assessments for children and young people in crisis. Responsibilities include risk assessments, management plans, and collaboration with CAMHS or paediatric teams in treatment planning.
Additional duties include:
Providing direct support to families and young people
Consulting with professionals, carers, and families
Delivering specialist mental health services across West London NHS Trust’s 3 Boroughs CAMH Service and crisis pathway
Essential Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Social Work
Active registration with Social Work England (SWE)
Accredited training in child and adolescent mental health
PEPS Stage 2 qualification
Training in prevention and management of violence and aggression
First or higher degree, or equivalent training and experience
Desirable Qualifications:
CYP IAPT training (CBT, Systemic Therapy, IPT)
Postgraduate qualifications (DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Mentalizing, etc.)
Working towards a master’s in a CAMHS-related field
Required Experience
Therapeutic work with children, adolescents, and families in a mental health setting
Experience in community CAMHS
Familiarity with clinic, school, home, and outreach settings
Skills in CBT, solution-focused therapy, and family work
Interagency and multidisciplinary collaboration
Risk assessment and management
Clinical supervision and reflective practice
Teaching or mentoring professionals
Desirable Experience:
Managing child protection emergencies
Working with families experiencing abuse or neglect
Audit or research participation
Service development contributions
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
Knowledge of Children’s Act 2004, Mental Health Act 1983, and safeguarding
Awareness of consent, capacity, and legal considerations in child care
Understanding of assessment tools and Care Plan Approach
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Team collaboration and ability to work autonomously
Clinical supervision proficiency and emotional resilience
IT literacy
Desirable:
Skilled in working with difficult-to-engage families
Ability to handle challenging behaviour
Car driver
About West London NHS Trust
West London NHS Trust is a diverse and high-performing healthcare provider offering:
Mental health, community, and physical healthcare services
Operation of Broadmoor Hospital, a leading high secure facility
Services across eight London boroughs, including Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham
Over 5,000 employees, 59% of whom are from BME backgrounds
A 2024-25 turnover of £500m+
Rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC, with ‘Outstanding’ forensic services
The Trust plays a major role in the North West London Integrated Care System and leads the CAMHS provider collaborative in the region.
Additional Information
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Applications are welcome from candidates requiring a Skilled Worker visa.
Note: Applicants must provide criminal record certificates from any country where they’ve lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years (including adult dependants).
DBS Check
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
How to Apply
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