Care Support Worker - Child and Adolescent Mental Health


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£14.05 to £23.75 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN1 4JS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Location: Okus Road, Swindon SN1 4JS Shifts: Flexible Bank work, Monday - Sunday Early: 07:00 14:45 Late: 14:4521:00Night: 20:40 07:20 Are you passionate about supporting the mental health of children and young people? This flexible Care Support Worker role with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Working as part of the NHS Professionals Bank, youll provide compassionate, personcentred care in an inpatient setting, supporting children and adolescents with a range of mental health needs. Youll play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote dignity, wellbeing and recovery. Benefits of joining NHS Professionals Competitive weekly pay and flexible working options Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities NHS Stakeholder Pension Scheme Holiday pay for every shift worked 24/7 support and access to the My Bank portal Key responsibilities Deliver holistic, highquality mental health care Promote dignity, privacy and safeguarding at all times Support patient admissions and orientation to the ward Assist with daily living activities, personal care and emotional support Contribute to and work within individual care plans Support mealtimes, nutrition and hydration Carry out escort duties and therapeutic engagement Help maintain a safe, clean and structured inpatient environment Work collaboratively with nurses, clinicians and the wider care team Essential criteria Experience in a childrens inpatient ward or mental health service A vocational qualification related to mental health care Experience providing care in a personal or professional setting Experience working within a multidisciplinary clinical team OR Student Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of 12 weeks clinical placement experience in CAMHS wards This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible, meaningful work within CAMHS. It offers valuable clinical experience, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to make a genuine difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

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