CAMHS RAFT Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

We're looking for a dedicated CAMHS RAFT Practitioner to join our Rapid Access and Follow-Up Team (RAFT) within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). You will play a key role in assessing, treating, and providing intensive support to children, young people, and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team offering flexible care across clinical bases, homes, and community settings. You'll also be part of a rota covering extended hours, seven days a week, ensuring timely and effective mental health support.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive and forward-thinking team within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
• Gain experience in intensive mental health care, crisis intervention, and multi-agency collaboration.
• Access to training, supervision, and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a service that truly makes a difference in the lives of young people.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment & Treatment -- Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Risk Management -- Carry out risk assessments and work collaboratively to ensure safe, effective care.
• Shift Coordination -- Take responsibility for daily team coordination on a rota basis.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration -- Work closely with NHS teams, social care, education providers, and voluntary organisations.
• Supervision & Support -- Provide clinical supervision to Band 4 Child & Family Support Workers and support colleagues in their professional development.
• Service Improvement -- Contribute to audits, service evaluations, and policy development to enhance care quality.

Ready to take the next step in your CAMHS career? Apply today and be part of a team that's shaping the future of young people's mental health care.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.