CAMHS Professional

Job overview

We’re recruiting experienced CAMHS Professionals (Band 6) from three professions to expand our multidisciplinary teams:

• Mental Health Nurses (RMN/RN – Child/LD)
• Social Workers (registered with Social Work England)
• Occupational Therapists (registered with HCPC)

You’ll deliver specialist assessment, goal‑focused interventions, and care coordination for children and young people with a range of mental health presentations. You’ll work collaboratively with families, schools, social care, GPs, and voluntary organisations to promote recovery, resilience, and inclusion.

The service is entering an exciting period of growth, with new investments and initiatives underway. This role will evolve alongside the development of our service; initially, you may support existing teams while new structures are implemented. All positions are pan-Dorset and will involve having a temporary base during the transitional phase. As our service develops, some roles may involve working flexibly within extended hours to reflect our commitment to being there at the moments that count most. This is more than just a role – it’s a chance to help shape a growing service and be part of something that really matters. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable and positive individuals who are inspired by the idea of making a genuine difference and who want to help shape the future of care in our community.

Main duties of the job

You Manage a varied caseload, delivering care in clinics, schools, community settings and home visits.

• Provide evidence-based interventions (individual, family and group), tailored to developmental needs.
• Complete risk assessments and implement robust safety and crisis plans, including contribution to rota duties.
• Contribute to multi‑disciplinary meetings, multi‑agency liaison, and holistic care planning.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and outcomes monitoring.
• Offer mentorship/supervision to students and junior staff; support service audit and quality improvement.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with local procedures and national legislation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload, delivering care in clinics, schools, community settings and home visits.

• Provide evidence-based interventions (individual, family and group), tailored to developmental needs.
• Complete risk assessments and implement robust safety and crisis plans, including contribution to rota duties.
• Contribute to multi‑disciplinary meetings, multi‑agency liaison, and holistic care planning.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and outcomes monitoring.
• Offer mentorship/supervision to students and junior staff; support service audit and quality improvement.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with local procedures and national legislation.