NHS Jobs

Care Support Worker - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

SN1 4JS

Key information

Pay
£14.05 to £23.75 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
9 Oct 2026
Closing date
24 Oct 2026

About this role

Trust

Oxford

Health NHS Foundation Trust Location

Okus Road, Swindon SN1 4

JS Shifts

Flexible Bank work,

Monday - Sunday Early

07:00 14:45

Late

14:4521:00

Night

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.