Job Description

Maternity Cover:

starting December 2025



Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as an Assistant Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in a CAMHS settings, specifically within Looked after Children's services and experience of working with children who have experienced a range of traumatic events.



We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits.



Job Role



To work under the guidance of the clinical CSE Lead by offering therapeutic support to the CSE homes across five homes as directed by the CL. The therapeutic support is delivered using a consultation model and is clinically led by the CL. Home may require direct therapeutic work with young people under the supervision of an experienced clinician. This role will involve a close and collaborative working with the operational staff, including the home and regional manager. Some of the key responsibilities will including upskilling staff, setting up/developing region-wide projects e.g. increasing awareness of CSA/CSE and promoting healthy relationships, extending the wellbeing project. Modelling of good practice in homes Foundation for Attachments, Creating/demonstrating resources, Suggesting ideas for key worker sessions. Attendance at TAC's of any home with info gathering and feedback to CL



Further duties are described in the attached .



Candidate Profile



We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Mental Health Practitioner assistant to join our friendly team.

Essential:

Mental Health background

CAMHS experience

Relevant qualifications to allow you to offer therapeutic interventions to children

Qualification to degree level or significant residential care experience

DDP level 1 solid knowledge of Dyadic Developmental Practise- foundation for attachments model

Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.

Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.



Beneficial



Previous experience in working with children & adolescents is advantageous.

In return we offer:

Full support from a multidisciplinary team

Regular clinical supervision

Meetings and peer support

Developmental opportunities

Research opportunities & support

Internal/external training on new initiatives



You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.



Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.



Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.



All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.



Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.