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.
* 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.
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:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Dixie Job title: BSW CAMHS In Reach Clinical Lead Email address: laura.dixie@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07919396862
Rachel Watts- BSW CAMHS In Reach Clinical Team Manager- rachel.watts@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk - 07919396862 #J-18808-Ljbffr