Crisis and Home Treatment Practitioner – Children & Young People
Hours: 37.5 per week (shifts include on-calls and occasional weekends)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Job Summary
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people during mental health crises? Are you experienced in risk assessment, safety planning, and providing care that helps young people remain at home instead of being admitted to hospital?
We are seeking experienced practitioners to join a 24/7, 365-day CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team. You will deliver care to young people in crisis, working alongside families and partner agencies to provide interventions that make a real difference. Generous enhancements are paid for weekend and on-call shifts, and ongoing training opportunities will help you thrive in a supportive, friendly team.
Why Work with This Service
This award-winning mental health service is renowned for delivering safe, high-quality care to children and young people. You will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovative practice, professional development, and supporting staff to reach their full potential. The organisation is recognised nationally for excellence and values employees who are committed to making a meaningful impact.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide crisis intervention and intensive home treatment for children and young people experiencing acute mental health or emotional disturbance.
* Assess risk, develop safety and care plans, and provide evidence-based interventions.
* Work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies to prevent inpatient admissions and support early discharge.
* Manage a caseload autonomously from first contact to discharge while contributing to team planning and development.
* Act as Care Coordinator as required, delivering assessments, care planning, and follow-up support.
* Participate in on-call and out-of-hours rotations.
* Contribute to the development of junior staff, providing supervision, mentorship, and training opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, relevant legislation, and organisational policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential:
* Registered with a professional body (e.g., NMC, UKCP, HCPC, BACP).
* RNMH, RNLD, RSCN with CAMHS qualification/experience, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or relevant therapeutic qualification.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience – Essential:
* Post-qualification experience in CAMHS or a similar service, including assessment, planning, and intervention.
* Experience of crisis management and working with young people in partnership with families and agencies.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge & Skills – Essential:
* Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental health legislation, and safeguarding.
* Skilled in risk assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practice.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
* Ability to travel independently and work flexibly.
Desirable:
* Experience of supervision and staff development.
* Therapeutic training (e.g., CBT, DBT, IPT).
* Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches.
Additional Information
* This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
* UK professional registration is required.
Why Apply?
By joining this service, you will gain a breadth of experience across a specialist CAMHS setting while working in a supportive, forward-thinking environment that prioritises staff development, wellbeing, and high-quality care.
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