Contract  |  CAMHS Professionals  |  Nationwide  |  Support Worker 

You don’t need a clinical qualification to change someone’s life. You need the right values. If that’s you — we’re hiring. 

CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we’re always looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our nationwide network on a contract basis. If you’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties — we want to hear from you. 

What the role actually looks like 

• CAMHS inpatient wards 

• Residential mental health services for young people 

• Community mental health support services 

• Crisis and step-down services 

• Supported living and community outreach 

Day-to-day responsibilities will include: 

• Providing practical, emotional, and social support to service users in line with their individual care plans 

• Building therapeutic and trusting relationships with service users, promoting independence and wellbeing 

• Supporting service users with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, and community access 

• Assisting with the implementation of positive behaviour support (PBS) strategies 

• Monitoring and recording changes in service users’ presentation, behaviour, and mental health, and escalating concerns appropriately 

• Working collaboratively with the wider care team including nurses, therapists, and social workers 

• Attending handovers, team meetings, and supervision sessions 

• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date care records and documentation 

• Supporting the delivery of structured activities and engagement programmes 

What we need from you —

Essential: 

• Previous experience working in a mental health, social care, or support worker role (paid or voluntary) 

• A genuine commitment to person-centred, compassionate care 

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain) 

• Up-to-date mandatory training — BLS, safeguarding, manual handling (or willingness to complete) 

• Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills 

• The ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required 

• A reliable, resilient, and team-focused approach 

Desirable (but not always required): 

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) 

• Experience specifically within CAMHS or young people’s mental health services 

• PMVA or de-escalation training 

• PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) training or awareness 

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, ASD, or ADHD 

What you’ll get from us: 

• Competitive contract pay rates — discussed openly 

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability 

• A dedicated consultant who will match you to the right placements 

• Full compliance and onboarding support 

• Opportunities across a wide range of settings and client groups 

• Genuine support throughout your placement 

Ready to take on your next support worker contract? 

Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation. 

CAMHS Professionals | Specialist Mental Health Recruitment | Always Hiring