We fully support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it's essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility Job overview The post holder will join the Community CAMHS North team, one of three locality teams providing services to children, young people, and families in the Bassetlaw, Newark, and Sherwood areas who are registered with a Nottinghamshire GP. CAMHS offers assessment and treatment for mild to severe emotional and mental health needs for children and young people up to the age of 18. Family Support Workers are key members of the team, delivering a range of emotional and wellbeing support through one‑to‑one work and small group interventions. They contribute to formulation, assessment, and care planning, helping young people develop coping skills, build resilience, and achieve positive mental health outcomes. The role is central to providing safe, compassionate, and person‑centred care. The post holder will use Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) to support collaborative, goal‑focused, evidence‑based work with young people and families. The role also involves close liaison with partner agencies across health, education, social care, and the voluntary sector to ensure coordinated, holistic support. We are happy to consider job share arrangements for this position. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Advert Contribute to the development and delivery of therapeutic interventions within a multi‑agency, collaborative framework, supporting children, young people, and families under the supervision of Community CAMHS staff. Implement agreed interventions in appropriate settings and provide timely feedback and reports to members of the Community CAMHS Team. Deliver therapeutic interventions and care bundles in innovative and creative ways, offering psychoeducation to children, young people, and their families. Promote and strengthen the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families engaged with the Community CAMHS Team. Attend and contribute to reviews as required, providing clear written and verbal reports on the progress of children and families. Communicate sensitively, professionally, and supportively with children, families, and partner professionals to ensure needs are fully understood and addressed. Seek guidance from Clinical and Operational Leads when needed, and engage in regular clinical and managerial supervision in line with Trust policy and professional standards. Support colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Work in partnership with other teams across Nottinghamshire and neighbouring CAMHS services to support coordinated, high‑quality care. Working for our organisation TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Support the delivery of therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and families, working within a multi‑agency and collaborative framework under the guidance and supervision of qualified Community CAMHS staff. Work in accordance with the Community CAMHS service specification, vision, aims, and objectives to contribute to the provision of safe, effective, and person‑centred care. Implement agreed low‑intensity interventions in appropriate community, clinical, or educational settings, ensuring that any concerns or changes in presentation are reported promptly to supervising clinicians. Contribute to the delivery of therapeutic care bundles, using creativity and initiative to engage children, young people, and families, and providing psychoeducation as part of structured support. Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience, supporting children and young people to develop effective coping strategies as part of their care plan. Participate in reviews and meetings, offering observations and contributing written and verbal information regarding progress and engagement with interventions. Communicate sensitively and professionally with children, young people, families, and partner professionals across health, education, social care, and the voluntary sector to ensure coordinated support. Work in line with the CYP IAPT principles, which continue to underpin collaborative, goal‑focused, evidence‑based care within CAMHS, supporting collaborative, goal‑focused approaches to care and contributing to routine outcome monitoring. Seek guidance and support from Clinical and Operational Leads when needed and participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision, following Trust policies and professional standards. Support a positive team environment, working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to effective multidisciplinary working. Maintain accurate, timely, and contemporaneous records in line with Trust documentation standards. Work in partnership with other CAMHS teams across Nottinghamshire and neighbouring areas to support smooth transitions and joined‑up pathways of care. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Additional Information We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information. For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.