Emotional Health & Wellbeing Worker (CAMHS Navigator)

“Early Break is a young people and family charity that believes excellence at all points of delivery is a requirement. If you take pride in your work, are hardworking, want to be professionally challenged and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others then our organisation could well suit you. We have a strong set of values determined by staff which we continuously work towards. It is our shared expectation our staff will be “professionally curious” both in their delivery and ongoing professional development.”

Vicky Maloney, CEO

Emotional Health and Wellbeing Worker (RISE), Bury

Key Focus

Delivery of effective 1:1 emotional health and wellbeing support with young people aged 5+ with emotional health and wellbeing needs across education settings and the community.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the step-down of children, young people (CYP) and families within allocated CAMHS teams to Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Support will centre around low level emotional health and wellbeing support for CYP and families. Interventions can also include care planning and supporting young people in accessing services in the community.

Working alongside wider-system CYP mental health colleagues in a Thrive approach; developing access to advice and signposting, access to getting help and effective risk support- promoting mentally friendly approaches, and act as a link worker into Young Person’s Mental Health Support Team (YPMHST) and local community CAMHS.

Key Deliverables

• Offering support to children, young people (CYP) and their families with emotional health and wellbeing needs and offer them appropriate interventions and/or support them into Thrive offers across the locality.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside Pennine Care Foundation Trust community CAMHS colleagues to offer step-down support to CYP and their families as part of formulated care planning.
• Support and encourage CYP and their families to take on board safety messages as regards risk taking behaviour and own vulnerability including self-injury, emotional regulation and complex safeguarding.
• Prepare, plan and deliver education sessions and group work to young people and their families in the community as per need.
• Adhere to the Pennine Care Foundation Trust and Early Break policies on Safeguarding including identification and referral, as well as participating in any subsequent action in relation to these.
• Work with a range of partners in ensuring seamless access to support for children and young people.
• Maintain and update levels of knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to young people’s lives through reading, eLearning and training offered by Pennine Care, Early Break and other agencies, as opportunities arise.
• Ensure all necessary administration/sessional recordings are complete, including maintenance of Nebula database.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the work of the role and the Service.
• Implement Service Health and Safety Policy/Service Guidelines including risk assessments.
• Attend relevant internal and external meetings supportive to the role.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and training as required/appropriate.
• Have an understanding of and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026 @ 12 noon

Interview Date: Week commencing 23rd March 2026