We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with experience in mental health settings to join us as a CAMHS Mental Health Navigator. This is a nonclinical role where you can make a real difference to children, young people and their families.
Responsibilities
* Liaising with referrers such as GPs, families and schools.
* Supporting referrers to access self‑help tools and online resources.
* Contacting families for feedback after assessments.
* Reaching out to families who may have been waiting longer than expected, offering information, reassurance and signposting where appropriate.
* Providing practical support to clinical colleagues to help them focus on direct care.
* Liaising with referrers when additional information is needed to support safe and appropriate decision‑making.
* Building positive working relationships with wider services, including voluntary organisations and local authority teams.
* Working closely with clinical and administrative colleagues to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for service users.
* Managing a dynamic workload and contributing ideas to shape the role’s development.
Qualifications
* Experience of working in mental health teams.
* Willingness to learn and adapt to a challenging workload.
* Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
* Good IT skills and clear writing skills for documentation purposes.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service, with the opportunity to buy and sell.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
* ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. Our values are: Caring for and about you is our top priority; Committed to providing good quality, safe services; Working together with you to develop innovative solutions.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Advert closes on Tuesday 21 Apr 2026.
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