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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Sefton Enhanced Support Team is looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our service.</p> <p>The Enhanced Support Team works with children and young people with complex needs who present with high risk, high harm behaviours and high vulnerability. They are likely to have difficulties in multiple domains which are persistent, severe and are framed by family and social contexts (family disruption, loss, ACEs). This may include for example, children and young people who are involved in youth justice services, not in education employment or training, who engage in substance misuse, have multiple adverse childhood experiences, who are neurodiverse or have speech language and communication difficulties etc. These children and young people are likely to have been referred to multiple services, but there are significant barriers to engagement</p> <p>Sefton Enhanced Support Team has links into Community CAMHS however is integrated with Children's Services including Social Care and Youth Justice.</p> <p>The successful applicant will provide a substantial contribution to the clinical work of the team and will hold case management responsibility for their workload. Provision of supervision to lower banded team members, students and other internal professionals as required is expected.</p> <p>We are particularly seeking candidates who have experience of working within complex systems, providing case consultation and working with families indirectly via wider professional involvement.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><em>Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK</em></p> <p>The post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment of children and young people referred to CAMHS, and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.</p> <p>The post holder will provide support, advice and consultation to families, carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person.</p> <p>Undertake with supervision/consultation, case management of cases of some severity, risk and complexity, co-ordinating multi-disciplinary inputs and working in partnership with other agencies where appropriate</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Sefton Enhanced Support Team is part of the North-Mersey Vanguard, funded via NHS England Health and Justice to implement Framework for Integrated Care (Community) which was developed in response to the commitment set out in the NHS Long Term Plan to further invest in services for children and young people with complex needs.</p> <p>Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales.</p> <p>We would welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as our ambition is that our workforce is fully reflective of the communities that we serve. Alder Hey is signed up to the disability confident scheme.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>23 December 2025</p>

  
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      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
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  <p>411-COM-25-7698993</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Sefton CAMHS</p>
      <p>Burlington House</p>
      <p>Crosby Road North, Waterloo</p>
            <p>L22 0PJ</p>
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        <li>Either: Qualified in core profession with associated professional registration oHCPC registered Drama Therapist oHCPC registered Art Therapist oHCPC registered Music Therapist oHCPC registered Occupational Therapist oHCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist oSWE registered Social Worker oNMC registered Nurse oUKCP registered Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (MSc level) oACP registered Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (MSc level or above) oMBACP registered Counsellor  Or Recognised degree level broad based health &amp; social care qualification which will require      completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes Framework And Training in child &amp; family mental health related field</li>
        
        <li>Two years' experience of post graduate work in  core profession / following qualification</li>
        
        <li>Two years' experience working collaboratively in  a multi-disciplinary setting</li>
        
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        <li>Able to demonstrate ability to be self-reflective  in relation to practice</li>
        
        <li>Able to provide, (with appropriate supervision),  assessment of emergency/ self-harming  behaviour</li>
        
        <li>Must demonstrate a working knowledge of  health, education, social services and the  voluntary sector.</li>
        
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        <li>An understanding of principles underlying  psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive and  behavioural therapies</li>
        
        <li>Working knowledge of child development</li>
        
        <li>Awareness of recent government initiatives</li>
        
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        <li>Organisational skills to manage and prioritise  workload balance appropriately</li>
        
        <li>Able to demonstrate a commitment to the  overall vision and the development of the  professional group of mental health practitioners</li>
        
        <li>Must demonstrate utilisation of professional  development planning in own career  progression</li>
        
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        <li>Must demonstrate utilisation of professional  development planning in own career  progression</li>
        
        <li>Must show enthusiasm and appreciation for  multi -disciplinary and multi -agency working.</li>
        
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          <li>Either: Qualified in core profession with associated professional registration oHCPC registered Drama Therapist oHCPC registered Art Therapist oHCPC registered Music Therapist oHCPC registered Occupational Therapist oHCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist oSWE registered Social Worker oNMC registered Nurse oUKCP registered Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (MSc level) oACP registered Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (MSc level or above) oMBACP registered Counsellor  Or Recognised degree level broad based health &amp; social care qualification which will require      completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes Framework And Training in child &amp; family mental health related field</li>
          
          <li>Two years' experience of post graduate work in  core profession / following qualification</li>
          
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          <li>Able to demonstrate application of therapeutic  and analytical skills</li>
          
          <li>Able to demonstrate ability to be self-reflective  in relation to practice</li>
          
          <li>Able to provide, (with appropriate supervision),  assessment of emergency/ self-harming  behaviour</li>
          
          <li>Must demonstrate a working knowledge of  health, education, social services and the  voluntary sector.</li>
          
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          <li>Knowledge of relevant, current legislation</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of safety factors in management of  self-harming behaviours and child protection  issues</li>
          
          <li>An understanding of principles underlying  psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive and  behavioural therapies</li>
          
          <li>Working knowledge of child development</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of recent government initiatives</li>
          
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            <li>Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology</li>
            
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          <li>Organisational skills to manage and prioritise  workload balance appropriately</li>
          
          <li>Able to demonstrate a commitment to the  overall vision and the development of the  professional group of mental health practitioners</li>
          
          <li>Must demonstrate utilisation of professional  development planning in own career  progression</li>
          
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          <li>Must demonstrate utilisation of professional  development planning in own career  progression</li>
          
          <li>Must show enthusiasm and appreciation for  multi -disciplinary and multi -agency working.</li>
          
          <li>Must demonstrate a high level of  communication skills commensurate with the  nature of clinical and professional contacts  required of the post.</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Sefton CAMHS</p>
      <p>Burlington House</p>
      <p>Crosby Road North, Waterloo</p>
            <p>L22 0PJ</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>Burlington House</p>
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Advanced use of presentation software such as MS PowerPoint. Use of internet for searching documents and research. Use of email</li><li>Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist including in a specialist area</li><li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across the lifespan, with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, across a range of care settings including inpatients and outpatients</li><li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified autonomous practitioner and also within the context of multidisciplinary care plan</li><li>Experience of working across different presentations, including trauma, establishing the most effective methods of working with adults and their carers</li><li>Substantial experience of contributing a psychological perspective within the context of multidisciplinary care</li><li>Substantial experience of supervising others as well as teaching and training</li><li>Demonstrable experience of conducting complex audit/research and service evaluation</li><li>Experience of supporting teams through change and contributing to transformation of services</li><li>Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups</li><li>Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in spinal injuries</li><li>Developed neuropsychological knowledge and/or training and qualification</li> . click apply for full job details</ul>

<p><strong>Female Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p> <p>Location - Barrow-in-Furness</p> <p>£12.50 per hour</p> <p><br> <strong>Role Description Female Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p> <p>Gray Healthcare are recruiting a Female Mental Health Support Worker within the Barrow-in-Furness area to support a lady in her 60's who has a diagnosis of Acquired Brain Injury, sustained as a result of prolonged epileptic episode, living independently in her own home receiving 1:1 support 24 hours a day. </p> <p>The lady we support has a good sense of humour, enjoys jigsaws, scrabble, reading books and talking to her staff. She is supported by a female team on mixed shifts of days and waking nights.</p> <p><strong>Female Mental Health Support Worker Required Skills and Experience</strong></p> <p>• At least 2 years experience working in a care setting</p> <p>• Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.</p> <p>• You must have the current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship</p> <p>• This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references</p> <p>We're passionate about delivering exceptional care. You can see our commitment firsthand by visiting our website, where you'll find our latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating and detailed inspection reports.</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> <p>1 x 36 Hour Contract - 3 x 12 hour day shifts, 8am to 8pm.</p> <p><strong>Induction and Training</strong></p> <p>We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominate approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <p>• Highly competitive salary</p> <p>• Fully paid induction and training</p> <p>• Company pension</p> <p>• Professional development</p> <p>• Westfield Health Plan </p> <p>• Blue light card</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.</p> <p>This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from female's for this position. </p> <p>Closing Date 2nd January 2026</p>

Mental Health Support Worker

<p>Position: Temporary Psychology Lecturer (Higher Education) <br> Location: Lancashire <br> Hours: Monday &amp; Tuesday (Full Day) <br> Rate: 30-35p/h <br> Start Date: Jan 2026 <br> <br> Eden Brown are seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, and experienced Psychology Lecturer to cover a temporary position starting in January, working Mondays and Tuesdays. The role involves teaching degree-level students and supervising their projects. <br> <br> Essential Requirements: <br> A degree in Psychology (Bachelor's or Master's) <br> Previous experience in teaching or project supervision at higher education level <br> Excellent communication and organisational skills <br> Ability to engage students in both lectures and practical project work <br> </p><p>Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.</p><p>Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.</p>

Psychology Lecturer - HE

Lecturer in Counselling <p>Close date - 06/01/2026</p><p>Salary, £24,782 to £37,388 plus market premium of up to £3,000 pro-rata, per annum, reviewed annually and subject to terms and conditions.</p>Contractual hours 29.6 <p><em><strong>The Role</strong></em></p><p>We are looking to enhance our team of Counselling lecturers who teach on our highly successful and popular Counselling courses you will deliver effective teaching, learning and assessment at undergraduate level across the FdA and BA (hons) Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes at Blackburn University Centre. Supporting students completing these programmes, as well as being flexible and willing to teach on other programmes within the school.</p><p>Maintaining and developing the curriculum to ensure relevance to Counselling and the wider links related industry organisations as required. Engaging with students using a variety of learning and teaching modes, including face to face and blended learning on full, part time and short courses.</p><p><em><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></em></p><p>You should have a UK Honours degree (or ENIC-NARIC recognised degree) in a relevant discipline and a PGCE or other teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one (to achieve within 2 years of appointment). You will also have a Postgraduate qualification at level 7 in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification (or willing to work towards).</p><p>You must be a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent practice experience and a current practicing counsellor. You will also have a strong awareness of contemporary developments within the Counselling Services Sector. </p>

Lecturer in Counselling

<p>Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with CAMHS Practitioners for contract role in Preston.</p> <p>These positions are community based carrying out initial assessments and ongoing interventions to children and young people up to the age of 18, you will also carry a caseload of clients within the local area, and work as part of a MDT.<br> <br> Hours: Full Time (37.5h)<br> Days: Monday - Friday<br> Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing)<br> Band: 6<br> Salary: £24.78 - £26.00 depending on experience.<br> <br> The applicant must be a Qualified with their respective body either NMC, HCPC or Social Work England. </p> <p>We also have other various mental health block bookings in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply.</p> <p>Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment;</p> <ul> <li>Free compliance (DBS, training etc.)</li> <li>Single point of contact consultant.</li> <li>24h support.</li> <li>Regular communication updates.</li> <li>Referal Benefit Scheme.</li> </ul>

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