Job summary
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">The <strong style="font-weight:700;">CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Support Worker,</strong> plays a crucial role in ensuring that young people and their families have a clear understanding of their treatment plans and receive the necessary support to engage in the therapeutic process.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">The postholders responsibilities will include conducting Session 0, which occurs after the initial assessment and treatment plan formulation by a practitioner.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">They will meet with children and young people (CYP) and their families (if appropriate), help them understand their care plans, and address any barriers to engagement in treatment.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">It\'s important to note that this role does not require qualification as a therapist.</p>
Main duties of the job
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Session 0 Engagement</strong>: Meet with the young person and their family (if applicable) to explain and discuss the treatment plan that has been formulated by the practitioner. Ensure that the CYP and their family fully comprehend the plan\'s goals and components.</p><ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Barriers to Engagement: </strong>Identify and address any obstacles that may hinder the CYP\'s participation in treatment. Provide guidance and support to mitigate these barriers, which could include addressing concerns, fears, or logistical challenges.</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">I<strong style="font-weight:700;">ntroduction of Psychoeducation E-Platform</strong>: Familiarize the CYP and their family with the psychoeducation e-platform. Explain how it can be used to access additional resources, information, and support that complements their treatment.</li><li style="font-size:inherit;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Booking Treatment Slots</strong>: Assist in scheduling the CYP\'s course of treatment. Ensure that the first available and accessible slots are booked, considering the individual\
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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Details
Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,486 to £24,486 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/25229/15627
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1QH
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1QH
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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