Oxford Health NHS Trust

Senior Support Worker - Complex Trauma Pathway (B&NES CAMHS, Keynsham)

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Job summary

About the Role

This 22.5 position will be based within Keynsham CAMHS, working as part of a skilled and compassionate Complex Trauma Pathway team. You will play a vital role in assisting clinicians in their work with CYP and their families, delivering psychoeducational materials, facilitating therapeutic groups, and supporting service evaluation through data collection and audit.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strengths-based, trauma-informed service at an early stage of its development. The role will allow you to contribute to shaping a pathway that embeds positive partnerships with key adults and networks, improving outcomes for young people who have experienced complex trauma. The pathway aims to provide consultation, supervision, and trauma-informed interventions across CAMHS teams in B&NES, Swindon, and Wiltshire.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of trauma-informed psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinician.
Support psychoeducational work with young people and their families, including preparing and distributing relevant materials.
Co-facilitate therapeutic groups alongside qualified clinicians.
Assist in the administration, distribution, and analysis of Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) to support service evaluation.
Contribute to clinical audit, research, and data collection to inform ongoing development of the pathway.
Support training initiatives for CAMHS staff and professionals from other agencies.

Work within a multi-agency framework, collaborating with schools, social care, and other key services to promote a coordinated, trauma-informed approach

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount
Pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-OC7085908

Job locations

Temple House Keynsham

Temple House Temple Street

Keynsham

BS31 1HA

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with relevant experience and a passion for supporting young people with trauma-related mental health needs. Essential criteria include:

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant subject area.
Experience working with individuals with mental health difficulties, preferably in a clinical or care setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively in emotive environments.
Experience supporting young people and families through psychoeducational or group-based interventions.
Ability to work independently within a structured supervision framework.
Experience in data collection, research, or audit processes.
Ability to travel between sites and attend regional meetings as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with relevant experience and a passion for supporting young people with trauma-related mental health needs. Essential criteria include:

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant subject area.
Experience working with individuals with mental health difficulties, preferably in a clinical or care setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively in emotive environments.
Experience supporting young people and families through psychoeducational or group-based interventions.
Ability to work independently within a structured supervision framework.
Experience in data collection, research, or audit processes.
Ability to travel between sites and attend regional meetings as required.

Person Specification

Essential / Desirable Criteria

Essential

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively in emotive environments.
Ability to work independently within a structured supervision framework.

Desirable

Experience using clinical outcome measures and digital health record systems.
Additional training in trauma-informed or psychological interventions.

Essential / Desirable Criteria

Essential

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant subject area.
Ability to travel between sites and attend regional meetings as required.

Desirable

Experience working in a CAMHS or NHS mental health setting.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma.

Key Responsiblities

Essential

Support training initiatives for CAMHS staff and professionals from other agencies.

Desirable

Work within a multi-agency framework, collaborating with schools, social care, and other key services to promote a coordinated, trauma-informed approach.

Person Specification

Essential / Desirable Criteria

Essential

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively in emotive environments.
Ability to work independently within a structured supervision framework.

Desirable

Experience using clinical outcome measures and digital health record systems.
Additional training in trauma-informed or psychological interventions.

Essential / Desirable Criteria

Essential

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant subject area.
Ability to travel between sites and attend regional meetings as required.

Desirable

Experience working in a CAMHS or NHS mental health setting.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma.

Key Responsiblities

Essential

Support training initiatives for CAMHS staff and professionals from other agencies.

Desirable

Work within a multi-agency framework, collaborating with schools, social care, and other key services to promote a coordinated, trauma-informed approach.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Temple House Keynsham

Temple House Temple Street

Keynsham

BS31 1HA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Temple House Keynsham

Temple House Temple Street

Keynsham

BS31 1HA

Employer's website

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