Foster care specialist Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Specialist Practitioner - CAMHS ED Service
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Experience working with children
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of School
Phoenix Learning & Care Group —North Petherton
- £60,000 a year
- Recruiting
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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11d
Mental Health Practitioner
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Mentoring
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Substance Misuse Lead
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Communication skills
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Mental Health Act Lead
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Travel
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12h
Administration Assistant -Neurology
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12h
Mental Health Practitioner in LADS
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
13d
Intensive Care Consultant
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Family Therapist - NDCAMHS
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Registered Mental Health Nurse - Rydon Ward 2
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Driving
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Forensic Link Worker (East)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Adult Specialist Dietitian
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Practitioner Psychologist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No experience needed
- English
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
14d
Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £94,356 - £108,814 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Consultant Paediatrician
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £113,535 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mentoring
- Paediatrics
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
Head of Psychology and Psychological Therapies
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Wells
- £79,504 - £91,609 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Research
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Consultant Geriatrician
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Band 7 Critical Care and Gastroenterology Dietitian
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Specialist Practitioner - CAMHS ED Service

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£39,959 - £48,117 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
UK visa sponsorship
Employee discount

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Nursing
Driving Licence
Experience working with children
Driving
Paediatrics
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Experience working with children and young people
Experience of working with children and young people
Risk assessment
Child safeguarding

Full job description

The closing date is 4th Aug 2026
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Job summary

Join Our CAMHS Eating Disorder Service

Are you passionate about supporting young people with eating disorders? We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder Service in Somerset, where you can play a vital role in transforming lives.

Our dedicated countywide team provides expert assessment and treatment for young people diagnosed with or presenting with an eating disorder. This includes offering support on paediatric wards and helping those facing acute physical challenges. We work closely with young people, their families, and support networks, delivering personalised care through evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, and tailored advice.

What makes our service unique:
A developing and innovative service - CAMHS Eating Disorders is continually evolving, with exciting new developments including two new Intensive Treatment Houses.
Countywide role - offering variety, flexibility, and the chance to make a difference across Somerset.
A large and supportive multidisciplinary team who are committed to investing in staff development to ensure we deliver the highest levels of care to children and young people.
A culture of learning, reflection and professional progression, where your growth is valued and supported.
Primarily community-based work, with some flexibility required out of hours to support families receiving the intensive treatment package.

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

In this role, you will be part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, providing assessment, formulation, and treatment in both clinic settings and service users' homes. You will also collaborate with other professionals to ensure holistic care, advocating for psychological approaches within the service.

As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the development of our specialist ED pathway, working closely with local community teams, paediatric services, and inpatient psychiatric wards. Your expertise and dedication will directly impact young people's recovery journeys and overall well-being.

If you're looking for a deeply rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

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About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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Job description

Responsible for providing specialist systemic/psychological assessment, clinical formulation and a range of systemic/psychological interventions for children and young people with a suspected or diagnosed ED and their family/carers.
To offer specialist therapies as part of the multi disciplinary CAMHS team.
To provide specialist consultancy to the multi-disciplinary team and other professionals with regard to problem assessment, formulation, therapeutic interventions, the appropriateness of CBT, how when and why approaches may need to change and client management.
To contribute to the delivery of the ED treatment pathway including working from a clinic base and to offer interventions in family's homes and community setting and in-reach to wards, as required.
To offer family interventions and group treatment strategies as specified in the service treatment pathway.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential

Recognised professional qualification at degree or equivalent level in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social work.

Registration with the appropriate professional body.

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Desirable

Evidence of continuous post-qualifying professional development.

Post-qualifying training in therapeutic interventions

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Experience
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Essential

Experience of working with children and young people who have eating difficulties.

Experience of multi-agency working.

Experience and understanding of Safeguarding Children and other relevant legislation and policies

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Additional Criteria
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Essential

Knowledge of the impact of eating disorders to a young person's physical and mental health.

Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers.

Knowledge of a wide range of evidence-based treatment/therapeutic interventions.

Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and risk management planning with high-risk young people.

Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

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Certificate of Sponsorship

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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For help with your application, contact:
Tara Davies

[email protected]

07554075647

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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

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Band

Band 6

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Salary
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£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent

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Working pattern

Full-Time

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Reference number

184-OL-GR-5052

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Job locations

Foundation House
Wellsprings Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7PQ

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foster care specialist jobs in taunton, som

Specialist Practitioner - CAMHS ED Service

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Substance Misuse Lead

Mental Health Act Lead

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Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP)

Mental Health Practitioner in LADS

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Family Therapist - NDCAMHS

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Practitioner Psychologist

Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)

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Head of Psychology and Psychological Therapies

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Band 7 Critical Care and Gastroenterology Dietitian

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