Creative Therapist/CAMHS Practitioner

6 days ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

About the Role

This position is part of the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Kingston, which has been active since January 2022. The team currently includes four Educational Wellbeing Practitioners (EWPs), a CAMHS Creative Practitioner, a CAMHS Mental Health Clinician, and a part-time Clinical Lead. We are now seeking to expand the team by adding a CAMHS Practitioner.

This role involves conducting assessments and delivering high-quality, low to moderate-level interventions to children and families in both group and 1:1 settings. Additionally, the role includes providing workshops and support for parents, as well as offering consultations, support, and training to school staff.

About You

To be a CAMHS Practitioner at Achieving for Children, you must be passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. You will prioritize their well-being above all else. As a qualified mental health professional, you will have experience working with children facing mental health challenges and be familiar with working in a school setting. Your dedication and expertise will be essential in helping us continue to support and improve the mental health of the children and young people we serve.

About Our Benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In Achieving for Children, you will also have access to:

  • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month
  • Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for Achieving for Children
  • Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
  • Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of staff benefits and discounts
  • An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

Important Information

Achieving for Children have a successful onboarding process, ensuring eligible continuous service is not affected. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.



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