Mental Health Support Worker

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker – Buckinghamshire

CAMHS Professionals

Buckinghamshire, England · Contract £20.00/hr · Shifts: 7.5 – 12 hours · Bank/Ad Hoc

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist service in Buckinghamshire for experienced Mental Health Support Workers to join their bank of staff. This is a flexible, well-paid opportunity to support children and young people with autism and learning disabilities within a CAMHS setting.

You will provide hands-on, person-centred support as part of a wider care team, ensuring a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs
• Working with young people with autism and/or learning disabilities
• Delivering consistent, high-quality care across varying shift patterns
• Collaborating with wider multidisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting to senior staff as required

Requirements

• CAMHS experience (essential)
• Experience supporting children with autism and/or learning disabilities (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Calm, compassionate and resilient approach to care
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

What We Offer

• Up to £20 per hour
• Flexible bank/ad hoc shifts (7.5 – 12 hours)
• Weekly availability-based booking – work around your schedule
• Supportive recruitment team on hand throughout your placement

About CAMHS Professionals

CAMHS Professionals is a specialist recruitment agency connecting experienced mental health and social care professionals with leading services across the UK. We pride ourselves on placing the right people in the right roles, quickly and compliantly.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Buckinghamshire

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English