Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker – Residential CAMHS

📍 Colchester, Essex (Stanway area) | Full-Time |

About the Role

CAMHS Professionals are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, therapeutically-led residential home in the Colchester area. We have 4 full-time contracts available immediately, supporting young people in a beautifully renovated, spacious 4-bedded home that also operates a solo provision for emergency crisis placements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced mental health support workers who are genuinely committed to therapeutic approaches and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Providing high-quality, trauma-informed and therapeutic support to young people in a residential setting

Building positive, trusting relationships with young people to support their emotional wellbeing and development

Reading and following individual care plans, contributing to handovers and documentation

Supporting young people with daily routines, community engagement, and age-appropriate independence

Working within a small, close-knit team to maintain a safe, nurturing environment

Supporting young people in crisis situations within the solo provision as required

Adhering to safeguarding procedures and the home's therapeutic model at all times

Shift Patterns

Morning shifts: 7:00am – 2:30pm

Late shifts: 2:30pm – 9:00pm

3–4 weekday shifts per week with alternating weekends

A mix of morning and late shifts

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working within CAMHS, residential childcare, or mental health support settings

A strong understanding of and commitment to therapeutic approaches

Ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic under pressure

Confident working with young people who may be presenting in crisis

Full UK driving licence and own vehicle preferred – the home is not easily accessible by public transport

Candidates local to the Colchester/Stanway area are strongly encouraged to apply

Why Apply?

Immediate starts available

Consistent, ongoing full-time work

Supportive, dedicated team within a well-resourced, modern home

Opportunity to grow with the service as capacity increases

📩 To apply or find out more, please contact the CAMHS Professionals team today. CVs are being reviewed urgently – don't miss out

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