Job Description

An exciting opportunity is on offer to join our dynamic and ever evolving Children & Young people's Mental health service.
Are you a registered nurse or other registered clinical professional (social worker, OT , ect) who is interested in pursuing a career in children's mental health?
Are you passionate about helping children, young people and their families?
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge? If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
This role offers the chance to be part of a team who pride themselves on offering mental health services to children and young people within the community. The team is made up of an assessment and treatment team and also a Crisis team. We have several pathways within the service offering intervention to children and young people up to the age of 18. Working closely with family, carers and the professional system to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions.
Our current vacancies are within the children's crisis pathway and the CAMHS assessment pathway.
Main duties of the job
This role offers the chance to be part of a specialist children's mental health team who pride themselves on offering highly skilled assessment and treatment to children and young people within the community.
Risk assessment, Specialist mental health assessments, Care co ordination, Specialist treatment & intervention. You will be responsible for your own caseload of young people and will work with families and other professionals involved in the young person's care. Assessing, formulating, planning and delivering care & treatment, within NICE guidance.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Details
Date posted
14 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
263-CCG25-364-JW-A
Job locations
Carlisle or Workington
Cumwhinton Drive
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th January 2026
Closing date : 24th January 2026
We welcome your application Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th January 2026
Closing date : 24th January 2026
We welcome your application
Person Specification
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Essential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Mentor Training.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Person Specification
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Essential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Mentor Training.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Skills Required