Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

CAMHS Support Worker

The closing date is 19 March 2026

Job summary

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

  • Cornwall Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

The role includes delivering care to young people both individually and in groups, in various locations including a young person's home and via digital media. The post holder will be expected to work within this complex and variable setting, without direct supervision, but reporting to and in collaboration with senior colleagues, to deliver a high standard of evidence-based care and treatment to maximise each young person's individual potential.

Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support children, young people and families with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Liaising with a number of different services including social care, education and the voluntary sector

Promoting engagement and participation of children, young people and their families.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-26-264

Job locations

Launceston children's centre

corporation road

Launceston

PL15 9DQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent experience in a range of subjects relevant to the post
  • Experience of forming positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  • Experience of initiating and facilitating social, leisure and enabling activities with service users.

Desirable

  • Anxiety management.
  • Experience of facilitating groups
  • A basic understanding of current National Guidelines and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent experience in a range of subjects relevant to the post
  • Experience of forming positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  • Experience of initiating and facilitating social, leisure and enabling activities with service users.

Desirable

  • Anxiety management.
  • Experience of facilitating groups
  • A basic understanding of current National Guidelines and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Launceston children's centre

corporation road

Launceston

PL15 9DQ


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Launceston children's centre

corporation road

Launceston

PL15 9DQ


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager, East CAMHS

Kristy Long

kristy.long@nhs.net

07808005252

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-26-264

Job locations

Launceston children's centre

corporation road

Launceston

PL15 9DQ


Supporting documents

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