The closing date is 27th Jul 2026
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Job summary
Child and Family Support Worker - CAMHS Therapeutic Education Service
Based across Misterton and Wellington Learning Centres
Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome challenges and achieve their full potential? Do you believe in the power of compassionate relationships, therapeutic support and positive role modelling?
As a Child and Family Support Worker within our CAMHS Therapeutic Education Service, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll help create opportunities for young people to thrive emotionally, socially and educationally.
This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same. You'll support children and young people within therapeutic education settings, family homes, foster placements and residential environments, helping them build resilience, confidence and the skills they need to succeed. Alongside this, you'll provide practical and emotional support to families and carers, helping them navigate challenges and strengthen relationships.
If you're empathetic, resilient and committed to making a genuine difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people and their families.
Support children and young people to engage in education, therapeutic interventions and everyday activities.
Work alongside clinicians and education professionals to deliver individual support plans and therapeutic interventions.
Assist with assessments and contribute to the development and review of care and education plans.
Provide practical, emotional and therapeutic support within schools, learning centres, homes, foster placements and residential settings.
Help young people develop emotional regulation, coping strategies, independence and resilience.
Work closely with parents, carers, schools and partner agencies to ensure coordinated support and positive outcomes.
Contribute to safeguarding, risk assessment and the ongoing wellbeing of children and young people.
Maintain accurate records and participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervision and training.
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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
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated CAMHS Therapeutic Education team supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Somerset.
You'll work directly with young people experiencing a range of complex emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties, helping them overcome barriers to learning, engagement and personal development. Through consistent support, encouragement and therapeutic approaches, you'll help create safe, nurturing environments where young people can feel understood, valued and empowered.
Working under the guidance of experienced clinicians, you'll contribute to assessments, gather and share important information about a young person's wellbeing, and support the delivery of agreed interventions and care plans. You'll play an active role in helping young people access education, participate in therapeutic activities and achieve meaningful personal goals.
You'll also work closely with parents, carers, foster carers, residential staff, schools and external agencies, offering practical guidance and support that strengthens the wider network around each child. Your ability to communicate sensitively, build effective partnerships and maintain professional boundaries will be central to your success.
We're looking for someone with experience of working with children and young people, ideally within a mental health, education, social care or support setting. You'll bring excellent communication and relationship-building skills, a strong understanding of safeguarding, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
In return, you'll be part of a compassionate and supportive service that is committed to professional development, collaborative working and achieving the very best outcomes for children, young people and their families. Every day will bring the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a young person's journey towards improved wellbeing, stability and success.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
NVQ3, HNC/HND equivalent
GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above, or equivalent
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Desirable
Care related qualifications, i.e. NVQ, Social Work or Social Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy
Evidence of recent relevant training
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Experience
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Essential
Previous experience in mental health or social care setting
Previous work with children and young people, either directly/indirectly (or personal experience or providing care)
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Desirable
Experience of undertaking assessments
Working with people in their own homes
Working with residential staff/Working alongside foster carers
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Access to own private transport and have use of a car whilst at work to enable working in a county wide 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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For help with your application, contact:
Rebecca Coram
[email protected]
01823368368
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 4
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Salary
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£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly
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Contract
Fixed Term
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Duration
9 Month(s)
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Working pattern
Part-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-GR-5407
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Job locations
Foundation House
Wellsprings Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7PQ
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