BSW CAMHS In Reach Clinical Lead Specialist - Placement support
Employer Oxford Health NHS Trust Location Melksham, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 29 Jun 2025
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Job summary
We're offering an exciting permanent opportunity within the Wiltshire CAMHS In Reach team! As a Placement Support Specialist, you'll play a vital role supporting foster carers, SGO carers, and adopters through specialist consultation, therapeutic group work, training, and individual support.
This is a part-time role (3 days a week - Mondays plus Wednesdays and/or Thursdays), with a blend of in-person work across Wiltshire (especially the South) and remote flexibility.
We're looking for someone with experience working with children looked after, informed by attachment and trauma-based practice. Knowledge of Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) or similar trauma-focused approaches is highly valued.
You'll work closely with the Local Authority and other professionals, contributing to meaningful change in the lives of children and their carers.
Make a difference - apply now to join our passionate, supportive team.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a high-quality specialist therapy service to carers of looked after and adopted children supported by Children's Social Care and Adoption West.
* To provide consultation and support to team members across Children's Social Care and Adoption West who deliver assessments, care and interventions.
* To provide training to a range of staff in Children's social care.
* To attend strategy and multi-agency meetings for young people identified open to the Wiltshire In- Reach team to contribute to the multi-agency planning and response.
* To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
* To utilise research skills for audit and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service.
* To be involved in the development of this service as appropriate.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Social worker, OT. RMN, Psychologist, family therapist, psychotherapist
Desirable
* DDP, PHD, NMP
Skills
Essential
* Experience/skills of working with young people who are known to Children's social care and present with complex needs
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of involvement in strategic level decision-making
Skills
Essential
* Highly developed interpersonal skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Social worker, OT. RMN, Psychologist, family therapist, psychotherapist
Desirable
* DDP, PHD, NMP
Skills
Essential
* Experience/skills of working with young people who are known to Children's social care and present with complex needs
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of involvement in strategic level decision-making
Skills
Essential
* Highly developed interpersonal skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
BSW CAMHS In Reach Team, Melksham Hospital
Spa Road
Melksham
SN12 7NZ
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