Specialist CAMHS Social Inclusion Practitioner (Annex 21)
Powys Teaching Health Board
Newtown, SY16 1EG
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity as arisen to work within a Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, providing CAMHS assessment and therapeutic services to ch...
We are looking for a highly motivated specialist practitioner to join our CAMHS Service. The successful applicant will be based in a community based service across the communities of Powys. travelling between North and South Powys will be required
- Lead the development of a dedicated pathway to support reintegration into the community, promoting independence, socialinclusion, and improved quality of life.
- Support the development of staff and strengthen the interface between primary and secondary care to ensure coordinated,person-centred care packages.
- Facilitate opportunities for young people to reconnect with their communities through education, volunteering, and socialactivities, including innovative approaches such as peer groups and nature-based interventions.
- Plan and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions for children and young people with serious mental illness and complexpresentations.
- Act as Care Coordinator in line with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, adopting a recovery-focused, person-centredapproach to co-produce individualised care plans.
- Apply specialist therapeutic skills and NICE-aligned interventions, working autonomously with appropriate supervision while maintaining CAMHS and professional standards.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Nursing qualification (RMN) (RMNLD) or (RSCN) or School Nursing Qualification, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker
- Specialist training/ experience in working within CAMHS or in a setting with children experiencing Mental Health, emotional Health or Behavioural difficulties
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge / training / experience in mental health difficulties in children and adolescents
- Capacity to interact therapeutically with children and young people with mental health difficulties
- Expertise and specialist skills in working with complex cases
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE guidelines
- Safeguarding policies, risk management and identifying areas of risk
- Knowledge of fair access and non-discriminatory practice
- An understanding of the skills needed to provide clinical supervision and some experience of delivering supervision and consultation
- Significant post registration experience of working with children and adolescents with severe and complex mental health problems
- Significant experience in a psychological therapy, e.g. Family Therapy, CBT, SFBT implementing evidencebased treatment plans and packages of care within a recognised therapeutic framework
Experience
Essential
- Capacity to engage with and build therapeutic relationships with children and young people
- Experience/skills in risk assessment and risk management planning
- Able to use initiative and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Post registration experience of working therapeutically with children and adolescents who are suffering from severe and enduring mental health problems
- Ability to provide consultation and supervision to other professionals
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel according to needs of the job
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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