Senior Support Worker - Complex Trauma Pathway (B&NES CAMHS, Keynsham)
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Oxford Health NHS Trust Senior Support Worker - Complex Trauma Pathway (B&NES CAMHS, Keynsham)
The closing date is 05 November 2026
Job summary
Do you have experience working in mental health?
Are you seeking a new opportunity to gain experience in a key service?
This part-timeposition will be based within Keynsham 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 excellent 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.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Main duties of the job
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
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
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum | pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-OC8375774
Job locations
Temple House Keynsham
Temple House Temple Street
Keynsham
BS31 1HA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Essential / Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively in emotive environments.
- Ability to work independently within a structured supervision framework.
Desirable
- Experience using clinical outcome measures and digital health record systems.
- Additional training in trauma-informed or psychological interventions.
Essential / Desirable Criteria
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant subject area.
- Ability to independently travel between sites and attend regional meetings as required.
Desirable
- Experience working in a CAMHS or NHS mental health setting.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma.
Key Responsiblities
Essential
- Support training initiatives for CAMHS staff and professionals from other agencies.
Desirable
- Work within a multi-agency framework, collaborating with schools, social care, and other key services to promote a coordinated, trauma-informed approach.
Essential / Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively in emotive environments.
- Ability to work independently within a structured supervision framework.
Desirable
- Experience using clinical outcome measures and digital health record systems.
- Additional training in trauma-informed or psychological interventions.
Essential / Desirable Criteria
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant subject area.
- Ability to independently travel between sites and attend regional meetings as required.
Desirable
- Experience working in a CAMHS or NHS mental health setting.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma.
Key Responsiblities
Essential
- Support training initiatives for CAMHS staff and professionals from other agencies.
Desirable
- Work within a multi-agency framework, collaborating with schools, social care, and other key services to promote a coordinated, trauma-informed approach.
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
Temple House Keynsham
Temple House Temple Street
Keynsham
BS31 1HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Temple House Keynsham
Temple House Temple Street
Keynsham
BS31 1HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Lisa Williams
018659033733
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum | pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-OC8375774
Job locations
Temple House Keynsham
Temple House Temple Street
Keynsham
BS31 1HA
United Kingdom
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