Senior Support Worker Complex Trauma Pathway (Melksham CAMHS)
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Support Worker - Complex Trauma Pathway (Melksham CAMHS)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced complex trauma? Come and join our new Complex Trauma Pathway within BSW CAMHS(Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire).
This innovative initiative, funded by the ICB, is designed to provide timely, high-quality consultation and support to those in need. As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in shaping this pathway and offering exceptional care to children and young people facing significant challenges.
If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team, focused on positive outcomes and compassionate support, we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
This a 36 hour position will be based within Melksham CAMHS, working as part of a skilled and compassionate Complex Trauma Pathway team. You will play a vital role in assisting clinicians in their work with CYP and their families, delivering psychoeducational materials, facilitating therapeutic groups, and supporting service evaluation through data collection and audit.
This is an opportunity to join a strengths-based,trauma-informed service at an early stage of its development. The role will allow you to contribute to shaping a pathway that embeds positive partnerships with key adults and networks, improving outcomes for young people who have experienced complex trauma. The pathway aims to provide consultation, supervision, and trauma-informed interventions across CAMHS teams in B&NES, Swindon, and Wiltshire.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of trauma-informed psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinician.
- Support psychoeducational work with young people and their families, including preparing and distributing relevant materials.
- Co-facilitate therapeutic groups alongside qualified clinicians.
- Assist in the administration, distribution, and analysis of Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) to support service evaluation.
- Contribute to clinical audit, research, and data collection to inform ongoing development of the pathway.
- Support training initiatives for CAMHS staff and professionals from other agencies.
- Work within a multi-agency framework, collaborating with schools, social care, and other key services to promote a coordinated, trauma-informed approach.
What We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with relevant experience and a passion for supporting young people with trauma-related mental health needs. Essential criteria include:
- NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant subject area.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health difficulties, preferably in a clinical or care setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively in emotive environments.
- Experience supporting young people and families through psychoeducational or group-based interventions.
- Ability to work independently within a structured supervision framework.
- Experience in data collection, research, or audit processes.
- Ability to travel between sites and attend regional meetings as required.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience working in a CAMHS or NHS mental health setting.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma.
- Experience using clinical outcome measures and digital health record systems.
- Additional training in trauma-informed or psychological interventions.
Why Join Us?
This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking pathway, directly influencing its development and impact on young peoples lives. You will receive regular supervision, opportunities for further training and development, and the chance to contribute to an evidence-based, trauma-informed CAMHS team.
As we build and refine our Complex Trauma Pathway, we are seeking individuals who are eager to contribute, learn, and grow alongside the service. If you are passionate about trauma-informed care and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Loren Davy-Green (loren.davygreen@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk) or Dr Laura Dixie (laura.dixie@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk) joint clinical leads for the BSW Complex trauma pathway
Person Specification
Key Responsibilites
Essential
- Assist in the delivery of trauma-informed psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinician.
- Assist in the administration, distribution, and analysis of Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) to support service evaluation.
Desirable
- Support training initiatives for CAMHS staff and professionals from other agencies
Essential / Desirable
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant subject area.
- Experience supporting young people and families through psychoeducational or group-based interventions.
- Co-facilitate therapeutic groups alongside qualified clinicians.
Desirable
- Experience working in a CAMHS or NHS mental health setting.
Role Responsibilites
Essential
- Assist in the administration, distribution, and analysis of Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) to support service evaluation.
Desirable
- Co-facilitate therapeutic groups alongside qualified clinicians.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Melksham Community Hospital
Spa Road
Melksham
SN7 7NZ
