CAMHS Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 03 December 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within CAMHS. To take a role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the well-being of children and young people .Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will support the Multi-Disciplinary Team with therapeutic interventions with children and young people, their families and carers, who present to the service.
We are looking for a suitably qualified/experienced individual with a genuine interest and desire of working with this client group. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, enjoy working in a busy multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be able to co-work effectively with colleagues, manage a small case load with support from the case manager, support groups and work independently. Full training will be given.
A means of transport is essential and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
For an informal discussion please contact Rachel Lynch on 01695 684262
Main duties of the job
To provide support to the work of the clinical team in order to boost their capacity to meet clinical demand (delegated tasks such as managing resources, school observations, multi-agency liaison, and networking, telephone support, supporting particular clinics/groups).
To work, under supervision, with children, young people, parents, carers in a variety of ways to help support the clinical care providing packages of interventions as appropriate (i.e. anxiety management, behavioural activation, supporting parenting interventions).
Develop good working relationships with children/families/partner agencies/schools.
To liaise with other professionals in order that the child and family/carers receive an integrated multi-agency approach.
To actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Safeguarding Team.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-SPS1532-MS
Job locations
Westgate House, Hillside Health Centre
Tanhouse Road
Skelmersdale
WN8 6DS
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westgate House, Hillside Health Centre
Tanhouse Road
Skelmersdale
WN8 6DS
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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