CAMHS Social Worker Part Time

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to step into a specialist, high-impact role within a mental health setting?

 

We’re working with a well-established, independent healthcare provider to recruit a dedicated Social Worker to support children and young people with complex mental health needs in a structured clinical environment.

 

This is a pivotal safeguarding-focused role, ideal for someone confident working within multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex cases.

 

? About the Role

 

You’ll take the lead on safeguarding and child protection, supporting young people with needs including:

 

• Autism spectrum conditions
• Eating disorders
• Learning disabilities
• Attachment and developmental difficulties
• Mental Health Act involvement

 

Working closely with clinical teams, you’ll play a key role in assessment, care planning, and discharge pathways.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Lead on all safeguarding and child protection matters
• Manage referrals to local authorities, police, and external agencies
• Complete comprehensive social care assessments from admission to discharge
• Contribute to Care Programme Approach (CPA) processes
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Prepare reports for tribunals, hearings, and reviews
• Support families, carers, and external stakeholders

 

What We’re Looking For
 

• Qualified Social Worker (registered with relevant UK body)
• Experience working with children & young people, ideally in mental health or CAMHS
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation & frameworks
• Confidence managing complex cases and multi-agency working
• Ability to work both independently and within a clinical team

 

What’s on Offer

 

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work in a specialist clinical environment
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Supportive leadership and structured supervision
• Real opportunity to influence safeguarding practice and service development

 

? Apply now to take the next step in your Social Work career and make a meaningful impact in young people’s lives.