Hi,

Are you a Band 6 or Band 7 RMN, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting CAMHS Crisis opportunity?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health is recruiting for experienced Band 6 and Band 7 RMNs, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists to join the CAMHS RAFT (Responsive, Acute, Focused and Timely) Service in Taunton. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist CAMHS crisis service, supporting children and young people experiencing acute mental health difficulties, crisis presentations, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and complex risk.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide urgent assessments, crisis intervention, risk management, safety planning, and intensive support to young people and their families, helping to prevent hospital admissions and promote positive outcomes. With competitive hourly rates, full-time hours, and an initial 3-month contract with potential extension, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference within a highly respected CAMHS service.

Job Title:

Band 6/7 CAMHS RAFT Practitioner (RMN/SW/OT)

Location:

Taunton

Duration:

3 Months ongoing

Schedule:

Full Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shift Pattern:

• Monday-Friday: 08:00-20:00
• Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00

Start Date:

ASAP

Rates:

• Band 6: £26ph for Weekdays / £31ph for Saturdays / £36ph for Sundays
• Band 7: £30ph for Weekdays / £35ph for Saturdays / £40ph for Sundays

Contact:

Eric Lopes
? 0203 475 4175
? elopes@hg-mh.com

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be working within a specialist CAMHS crisis and outreach service, providing responsive and intensive support to children, young people, and their families during periods of significant mental health distress.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking comprehensive mental health, biopsychosocial and risk assessments for children and young people presenting in crisis.
• Assessing and managing presentations involving self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide risk, and risk to others.
• Developing robust safety plans and risk management plans in collaboration with young people, families, and carers.
• Delivering crisis intervention and short-term therapeutic support to reduce risk and stabilise mental health presentations.
• Identifying deterioration in mental health and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Supporting young people presenting with complex emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric difficulties.
• Working effectively with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disabilities, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental needs.
• Collaborating closely with parents, carers and families whilst ensuring the voice of the young person remains central to care planning.
• Liaising with Emergency Departments, Paediatric Services, Social Care, Police, Ambulance Services, Schools and Community Services to coordinate care.
• Contributing to safeguarding assessments, investigations and child protection processes.
• Participating in multidisciplinary reviews and clinical decision-making processes.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and high-quality clinical documentation.
• Providing clear clinical handovers and comprehensive risk communication.
• Working across community, clinic, home and other settings as required by the service.

Requirements & Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should have:

• A professional qualification as an RMN, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
• Current unrestricted NMC, Social Work England or HCPC registration.
• Significant recent CAMHS or Children and Young People’s Mental Health experience.
• Previous experience working within CAMHS Crisis, CAMHS Outreach, CAMHS Liaison, Home Treatment, Crisis Resolution or Intensive Community Services.
• Experience assessing children and young people presenting with acute mental health crises.
• Strong experience managing self-harm, suicidal ideation and complex risk presentations.
• Experience completing comprehensive mental health and biopsychosocial assessments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and child protection pathways.
• Excellent risk formulation and clinical decision-making skills.
• Sound knowledge of child and adolescent mental health presentations.
• Strong understanding of Autism, Learning Disabilities and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation and relevant professional frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst recognising the need to escalate concerns and seek senior support where appropriate.
• A compassionate, trauma-informed and recovery-focused approach to care.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Working Hours & Contract Duration

This opportunity offers full-time hours within a dynamic and responsive CAMHS crisis service. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across weekdays, evenings and weekends in line with the service rota.
Immediate availability is highly desirable. Previous experience within CAMHS Crisis Services, Psychiatric Liaison, Home Treatment Teams, RAFT Services, Intensive Community Support Teams, Emergency Departments or Acute Mental Health Pathways would be highly advantageous.

If You Are Interested in Applying

If you are available for full-time hours or considering your next CAMHS opportunity, contact Eric Lopes today on 0203 475 4175 or email elopes@hg-mh.com to discuss the role.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

• Fast and straightforward locum registration.
• Competitive rates and reliable weekly payroll.
• Specialist Mental Health recruitment consultants.
• Access to exclusive NHS and private-sector opportunities.
• Dedicated support throughout your placement.
• Transparent recruitment process from application through to placement.

Interested?

Get in touch with Eric Lopes today to discuss this exciting Band 6/7 CAMHS RAFT opportunity in Taunton paying up to £40ph.