CAMHS Team Leader

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