CAMHS Support Worker

Location: Wales

CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we're always looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our nationwide network on a contract basis. If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties — we want to hear from you.

What the role actually looks like

CAMHS inpatient wards

Residential mental health services for young people

Community mental health support services

Crisis and step-down services

Supported living and community outreach

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Providing practical, emotional, and social support to service users in line with their individual care plans

Building therapeutic and trusting relationships with service users, promoting independence and wellbeing

Supporting service users with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, and community access

Assisting with the implementation of positive behaviour support (PBS) strategies

Monitoring and recording changes in service users' presentation, behaviour, and mental health, and escalating concerns appropriately

Working collaboratively with the wider care team including nurses, therapists, and social workers

Attending handovers, team meetings, and supervision sessions

Maintaining accurate, up-to-date care records and documentation

Supporting the delivery of structured activities and engagement programmes

What we need from you

Essential:

Previous experience working in a mental health, social care, or support worker role (paid or voluntary)

A genuine commitment to person-centred, compassionate care

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)

Up-to-date mandatory training — BLS, safeguarding, manual handling (or willingness to complete)

Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills

The ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required

A reliable, resilient, and team-focused approach

Desirable (but not always required):

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Experience specifically within CAMHS or young people's mental health services

PMVA or de-escalation training

PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) training or awareness

Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, ASD, or ADHD

What you'll get from us:

Competitive contract pay rates — discussed openly

Flexible shifts to suit your availability

A dedicated consultant who will match you to the right placements

Full compliance and onboarding support

Opportunities across a wide range of settings and client groups

Genuine support throughout your placement

Ready to take on your next support worker contract?

Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation.

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