Hartlepool CAMHS Practitioner – Getting More Help Team(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

This is a valuable opportunity to join a supportive and compassionate Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team in Hartlepool. The team works closely with children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges, helping them and their families navigate difficult periods and move towards recovery.

You will become part of a small, dedicated team that values collaboration, kindness, and high-quality care. The role combines direct clinical work with young people and wider partnership working with families, carers, schools, and other professionals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage your own caseload, carrying out assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions
  Deliver support through one-to-one sessions, group work, and community-based interventions
  Work collaboratively with families, carers, and external agencies to provide holistic care
  Contribute to safeguarding, risk assessment, and clinical decision-making
  Support and participate in multidisciplinary teamwork and service development
  Provide clinical supervision where appropriate and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements:

Current professional registration (e.g., nursing, social work, or allied health professional)
At least 18 months of post-qualification experience, including completion of preceptorship or competency framework
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and relevant legislation
Experience working with children, young people, and families in a mental health setting
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of evidence-based practice in CAMHS
  Familiarity with psychological models and therapeutic approaches
  Knowledge of frameworks such as care planning and clinical governance
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Working Environment

The team is based in central Hartlepool but delivers care across community settings. You will need to travel locally, so access to suitable transport is essential (reasonable adjustments can be considered under the Equality Act 2010).

You will benefit from:

• Regular clinical and managerial supervision
  Opportunities for training and career development
  A supportive leadership structure
  Flexible working options where possible

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across several regions in the North of England. The Trust is known for its commitment to compassionate care, innovation, and continuous improvement, supporting both patients and staff to achieve their full potential.

Important Information

• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required
  Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration
  This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to meeting requirements

Applicants who have lived outside the UK may be required to provide criminal record certificates for countries where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.