Contract  |  CAMHS Professionals  |  Nationwide  |  Support Worker 

You’ve got the experience to lead. Now find a contract that puts you where your leadership actually matters. 

CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we’re always looking for experienced Team Leaders to join our nationwide network on a contract basis. If you’ve got a background in mental health or social care and the confidence to lead a team delivering high-quality support — we want to hear from you. 

What the role actually looks like 

• CAMHS inpatient wards 

• Tier 3 & Tier 4 services 

• Crisis and home treatment teams 

• Eating disorder units 

• Early intervention and neurodevelopmental services 

Day-to-day responsibilities will include: 

• Providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to a team of support workers and care staff 

• Overseeing the delivery of person-centred care and support in line with individual care plans and organisational policies 

• Conducting supervisions, appraisals, and team briefings for junior staff 

• Supporting the induction and training of new team members 

• Acting as a point of escalation for complex or urgent situations, responding calmly and decisively 

• Monitoring and reviewing care plans, risk assessments, and documentation — ensuring accuracy and compliance 

• Liaising with clinical staff, families, commissioners, and external agencies 

• Completing rotas, shift management, and reporting requirements as directed by the Registered Manager 

• Upholding and promoting safeguarding standards across the team 

• Contributing to audits, quality improvement, and CQC compliance activities 

What we need from you —

Essential: 

• Proven experience in a senior support worker or team leader role within mental health or social care 

• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills 

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

• Up-to-date mandatory training — BLS, safeguarding, manual handling 

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, CQC standards, and care legislation 

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and make decisions confidently 

• Flexible approach to working hours including weekend and on-call cover where required 

Desirable (but not always required): 

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (Level 4/5 advantageous) 

• Experience within CAMHS, young people’s services, or specialist mental health settings 

• PMVA or de-escalation training 

• Experience with PBS frameworks and managing behaviours that challenge 

• Previous involvement in CQC inspections or regulatory compliance 

What you’ll get from us: 

• Contract rates that are genuinely competitive — no vague promises 

• Flexible contract lengths — short, long, rolling, you decide 

• One dedicated consultant who specialises in your field — not a generalist with a list 

• Fast, hassle-free compliance and onboarding 

• Access to contracts not advertised on the general job boards 

• Real ongoing support throughout your placement — not just at the start 

Experienced as a Team Leader in mental health or social care and looking for your next contract? 

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

CAMHS Professionals | Specialist Mental Health Recruitment | Always Hiring