Do you want to work with young people and families and have transferable skills to work with complex mental health needs? We have an exciting opportunity to work for a Trust that is rated ’Outstanding’ by the CQC.
We are seeking a part time band 5 Child and Family Mental Health Worker. This post is based at Wokingham and the post holder will support the Children and Young Peoples Early Intervention in Psychosis Team.
The team deliver high-quality mental health assessments, treatment interventions, and support to young people experiencing Psychotic symptoms or who present with an At Risk Mental State (ARMS).
We welcome applicants who have skills (or transferable skills) working with young people with complex mental health needs and have ideally also worked with their parents/carers.
We offer regular supportive supervision and mentoring, to help you develop and feel confident and supported in this role.
You will provide interventions and support for young people who are experiencing Psychotic symptoms or an ARMS in line with the NICE guidance.
You will Risk Assess complex cases alongside the MDT.
You will work with parents/carer of the young people offering support, advice and psychoeducation.
You will work with the young person to ensure they are heard, validated and their needs are understood.
You will play an important key role in liaising with multi-agency partners to ensure the young person’s needs are communicated and all agencies work collaboratively together.
You will work closely with the wider CAMH services in Berkshire as well as local authority and education colleagues and other services/agencies as required .
You will be supported, guided and supervised by senior clinicians in the team.
You will offer intensive outreach support to young people and their families across Berkshire.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Degree or HNC/HND or similar in relevant subject with extensive relevant work experience or short courses to degree equivalent level.
Previous experience of working directly with young people, families and multi-agencies.
Personal resilience, good listening skills and empathy.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point - by - point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re c ommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditation s: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Georgina Poppa on 07929185081 or email: georgina.poppa@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible