Primary Mental Health Worker
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, England, United Kingdom · Part Time
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About the Role
Join a progressive and dynamic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team committed to fostering emotional wellbeing and mental health for children and young people. This Band 6 role is designed for enthusiastic mental health professionals to deliver early interventions within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely within the Primary Care Network providing expert mental health consultation and advice.
- Conduct direct clinical interventions focused on brief evidence-based therapies for children, young people, and their families.
- Perform psychosocial assessments and support early recognition of emotional and mental health needs.
- Collaborate extensively with schools, general practitioners, health professionals, education, and wider community partners.
- Contribute to the application of the THRIVE framework to enhance timely access to appropriate mental health services across the region.
Candidate Requirements
- Demonstrated experience working with children and young people facing emotional wellbeing or mental health challenges.
- Strong communication capabilities and proven ability to engage in partnership working.
Working Conditions and Benefits
- Part-time hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Supportive learning atmosphere offering regular supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Flexible working arrangements considered, including term-time, compressed hours, and flexi-time to promote work-life balance.
- Inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups, including individuals with lived mental health experience.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support resources aimed at fostering health and resilience both in work and personal life.
Additional Information
Applicants seeking to discuss the role informally may contact the Team Leader, Cassie Flynn, via email or phone. Informal visits and conversations are welcomed. The organization actively challenges discrimination across all aspects of identity including age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, and sexual orientation to build a versatile and effective workforce.