Medical/Pharmaceutical/Scientific
You’ve got the experience to lead. Now find a contract that puts you where your leadership actually matters.
CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we’re always looking for experienced Team Leaders to join our nationwide network on a contract basis. If you’ve got a background in mental health or social care and the confidence to lead a team delivering high-quality support — we want to hear from you.
What the role actually looks like
CAMHS inpatient wards
Tier 3 & Tier 4 services
Crisis and home treatment teams
Eating disorder units
Early intervention and neurodevelopmental services
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to a team of support workers and care staff
Overseeing the delivery of person-centred care and support in line with individual care plans and organisational policies
Conducting supervisions, appraisals, and team briefings for junior staff
Supporting the induction and training of new team members
Acting as a point of escalation for complex or urgent situations, responding calmly and decisively
Monitoring and reviewing care plans, risk assessments, and documentation — ensuring accuracy and compliance
Liaising with clinical staff, families, commissioners, and external agencies
Completing rotas, shift management, and reporting requirements as directed by the Registered Manager
Upholding and promoting safeguarding standards across the team
Contributing to audits, quality improvement, and CQC compliance activities
What we need from you
Essential:
Proven experience in a senior support worker or team leader role within mental health or social care
Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
Up-to-date mandatory training — BLS, safeguarding, manual handling
Sound knowledge of safeguarding, CQC standards, and care legislation
Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and make decisions confidently
Flexible approach to working hours including weekend and on-call cover where required
Desirable (but not always required):
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (Level 4/5 advantageous)
Experience within CAMHS, young people’s services, or specialist mental health settings
PMVA or de-escalation training
Experience with PBS frameworks and managing behaviours that challenge
Previous involvement in CQC inspections or regulatory compliance
What you’ll get from us:
Contract rates that are genuinely competitive — no vague promises
Flexible contract lengths — short, long, rolling, you decide
One dedicated consultant who specialises in your field — not a generalist with a list
Fast, hassle-free compliance and onboarding
Access to contracts not advertised on the general job boards
Real ongoing support throughout your placement — not just at the start
Experienced as a Team Leader in mental health or social care and looking for your next contract?
Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation.
CAMHS Professionals | Specialist Mental Health Recruitment | Always Hiring
Salary:
Job Type: Permanent, Contract, Temporary, Part Time
Location: Nationwide
To apply for this job please visit www.cv-library.co.uk.