Foster Carer – CAMHS Practitioner
- Plymouth
- £840 per week
- Contract
- Full-time
Step Forward – CAMHS Practitioner
Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas
Salary: From £840 per week (based on caseload and level of intervention)
Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed
Sector: Mental Health | CAMHS | Children & Young PeopleIs it time to use your CAMHS experience in a new, community-based role?If you’re a registered mental health professional with experience supporting children and young people, your skills are urgently needed. Through our Step Forward programme—developed in partnership with Plymouth City Council—we’re offering a unique opportunity for CAMHS Practitioners to work directly with vulnerable young people as they transition out of residential care and into supported placements.This role is about more than assessment and intervention. It’s about being a consistent therapeutic presence during a critical turning point—supporting emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and long-term resilience.Why Join the Step Forward Team?You’ll work as part of a multi-agency, trauma-informed support network, delivering targeted mental health interventions while building strong, trust-based relationships with the young people in your care. Your clinical voice will be valued, your approach respected, and your input vital.What You’ll Receive:✅ From £840 per week (depending on caseload)
✅ Flexible working and caseload management
✅ Access to reflective supervision and peer support
✅ Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care
✅ 24/7 support from a multidisciplinary team
✅ Be part of an innovative, community-based model for recoveryCould this be you?We’re looking for CAMHS Practitioners who are:Based in Plymouth or surrounding areasQualified in nursing, psychology, social work, or psychotherapy (with relevant HCPC, NMC, or BABCP registration)Experienced in working with children and adolescents with emotional, behavioural, or mental health needsSkilled in delivering evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, systemic work, etc.)Compassionate, resilient, and reflective in your practiceComfortable working independently as a self-employed professionalTime for a new direction?If you’re ready to take your CAMHS experience out of clinic walls and into a flexible, purpose-led community role—this is your next step.Apply now to speak with our team and explore becoming a Step Forward CAMHS Practitioner.