Child in Care Therapist
The closing date is 30 November 2025
Job summary
You will be providing direct evidenced based therapeutic interventions and support to children and adolescents resident in Children's Homes and assess and treat generic referrals within Specialist CAMHS.
To provide research based, expert clinical consultancy and support, and where agreed supervision and training to foster carers, staff and managers caring for children and adolescents presenting with complex presentations and resident within Local Authority Children's Homes across Hampshire and support to other Specialist CAMHS staff working with children and young people.
Be a resource to be consulted by CAMHS and Local authority staff and managers regarding care experience children and young people.
Main duties of the job
To provide expert clinical consultancy, support, and where agreed supervision and training to staff and managers caring for children and adolescents with complex needs and expressed behaviours in local authority residential homes across Hampshire.
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To provide expert clinical consultancy, support, and where agreed, supervision and training to staff and managers caring for children and adolescents from across the county who are seen to be at risk to themselves and / or others. This includes carrying out standardised clinical assessments specifically designed for use with children and adolescents in secure accommodation settings.
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To provide assessments, consultation and direct therapeutic support for care experienced children and adolescents.
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To be a resource for consultation by senior managers concerning the setting up of support for local authority residential care managers and staff.
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To contribute to joint agency planning and support of the Children in Care Specialist Mental Health Service.
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To provide or be a resource Specialist CAMHS colleagues, contribute to the assessment of young children presenting with complex histories and symptomology by carrying out specialised psychological assessment of patterns of attachment and evidence of complex trauma.
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To provide specialised therapeutic support to children and families at the specific request of clinical colleagues and Specialist CAMHS managers.
For full list of duties please see attached Job Description
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
17 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-CFS-9387
Job locations
Bramblys Grange Health Centre
Bramblys Drive
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 8UN
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bramblys Grange Health Centre
Bramblys Drive
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 8UN
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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