Our services

The Children and Young People's (CYP) Mental Health Hub is an access service. We aim to ensure that all young people and their families have access to the most appropriate mental health support by working with a high number of CWP, education and community services. There is one team in Cheshire and one in Wirral.

The teams consist of people with a mix of skills including an operational team manager and clinical co-ordinator, clinical nurse specialists, mental health practitioners, mental health workers and CYP psychological wellbeing practitioners.

Underpinning the service is the objective to promote earlier intervention for children and young people when experiencing initial onset of mental health symptoms. We know that long delays in to access support can make mild symptoms worse and recovery difficult. We also strive to ensure that those young people in need of clinical mental health intervention are transferred safely to the most appropriate mental health team with established internal service pathways.

Why should someone join your team?

No day is the same!

We review a wide number of differing mental health presentations from aged 0-18 years therefore the development of mental health knowledge and skillset is a constant. We are a multi-disciplinary team, meaning we have a wealth of different experiences, all of which are as important as the next, to ensure we offer our community a holistic response to their referrals to ensure we have considered all aspects of their challenges.

Interested in joining our Mental Health Hub teams? Check out our latest vacancies here.

Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) provide a range of services focused on promoting and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff in schools. We offer early intervention for mild to moderate mental health concerns, support the development of whole-school approaches to mental health, and provide timely advice and guidance to school staff. We also often facilitate referrals to external specialist services when needed.

MHSTs provide evidence-based interventions for common mental health issues like anxiety, low mood, and behavioural difficulties in children and young people. We have teams in Cheshire and Wirral.

MHSTs typically include education mental health practitioners (EMHPs), mental health practitioners, and other staff like clinical coordinators, clinical leads, and higher-level therapists. EMHPs, for example, are trained to deliver early interventions like low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Li-CBT), and work directly with schools, parents, children, and young people to deliver these interventions.

MHST staff are proud of their work because they directly contribute to improving the mental health and well-being of young people, helping them thrive academically and socially.

MHSTs provide easily accessible support and the impact of MHST interventions is often evident in the improved mood, and confidence observed by school staff and parents after an intervention.  We find the work fulfilling as we see first hand the positive impact we can have.

Why should someone join your team?

Working in an MHST offers the chance to make a direct positive impact on the lives of children and young people by providing mental health support within educational settings. MHSTs have three core functions that allow us to have a balance of direct therapeutic work, as well as working with school leaders and staff to create a supportive and positive environment for students and assisting schools in developing a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Interested in joining our MHST teams? Check out our latest vacancies here.

Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) 0-18 teams are community-based specialist services providing mental health assessments and evidence based psychological treatments for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. We have teams in Cheshire and Wirral.

Our 0-18 teams include a wide range of professionals, each playing a vital role in delivering high-quality care and support for a comprehensive approach to mental health.  Teams consist of assistant psychologists, clinical psychologists and consultant psychiatrists, mental health nurses and practitioners, social workers, CBT therapists, occupational therapists, systemic family practitioners, interpersonal psychotherapy practitioners and dialectical behavioural therapy practitioners. Our creative therapy practitioners include art therapists, drama therapists and music therapists who alongside our psychotherapists offer a psychodynamic treatment approach.

Supporting our clinical work are clinical support workers, assistant mental health practitioners, student nurses, and trainee psychologists, all contributing to the wellbeing of those we serve. Meanwhile, our administrators and receptionists help keep everything running smoothly, ensuring efficient operations and a welcoming environment for all.

The Wirral team let us know a little more:

The team works hard and tries its best to meet the needs of the young people and their families who access our service. We aim to offer the best evidenced based intervention to suit the young person’s mental health presentation and if we are not able to do this or through assessment and formulation, gain an understanding that a mental health approach is not the most suitable, we link young people in with community services who offer alternative approaches.

And our West Cheshire team informed us:

Our team takes great pride in our resilience and adaptability. We've navigated significant changes, growing alongside the care group and embracing new opportunities in different areas. With new members joining us, our existing staff have warmly welcomed them, fostering a strong sense of unity and collaboration. Through every challenge and transition, our dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality care remains unwavering.

Why should someone join your team?

We support each other and are a friendly and helpful team. The most common quote from team members is ‘this is the best team I have ever worked with’.

Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated and compassionate group that embodies the Trust’s six core values: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment. We bring these principles to life every day in our work with young people and their families, as well as in the way we collaborate with one another.

Our supportive and nurturing environment fosters both personal and professional growth, offering regular opportunities for reflection and prioritising staff wellbeing. If you're looking for a team that values its members, works with purpose, and creates a positive, enriching space, then this is the place for you.

Interested in joining our 0-18 teams? Check out our latest vacancies here.

Learning Disabilities (LD) Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services are community teams in Cheshire and Wirral. They provide support to anyone up to the age of 18  who has a diagnosis of a severe learning disability, profound and multiple learning disabilities or a moderate learning disability with additional complexities that impact on day-to-day functioning.

The teams are made up of a wide range of roles including:

Nursing: Community nurses, nursing associates and advanced support workers.

Psychology: Consultant clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists.

Psychiatry: Consultant psychiatrists and non-medical prescribers.

Business Support: Team co-ordinators and team administrators/medical secretaries.

At the heart of our service is a strong commitment to building meaningful, trusting relationships with families. We pride ourselves on being responsive, flexible, and person-centred—adapting our support to meet the unique and evolving needs of each family from birth through to 18 years.

Our approach includes:

• Maintaining continuity by keeping familiar case workers wherever possible
• Collaborating effectively with a wide network of partner agencies
• Listening to and acting on feedback from families
• Advocating strongly on behalf of those we support

We are proud to consistently receive positive feedback, which reflects the care, dedication, and professionalism our team brings to every interaction.

Why should someone join your team?

Join our teams and become a driving force for positive change. Here, you will have the opportunity to champion human rights, challenge discrimination, and promote true inclusion. You’ll be part of a team that embraces person-centred care, holistic approaches, and advocacy at every level, making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families.

LD are small, close-knit teams with a strong sense of community and collaboration. We are proud of our experienced staff and the breadth of knowledge we bring to our work. Our supportive environment fosters learning, professional growth, and shared purpose. By joining us, you’ll not only develop your own skills, but contribute to a service where your passion, values, and voice are truly valued.

Interested in joining our LD teams? Check out our latest vacancies here.

The Intensive Support Function (ISF) services are available across Cheshire and Wirral, working with children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism, whose complex behavioural needs challenge their support system to the extent that there is a risk of hospital admission (or breakdown of their current placement).

Our teams consists of principle clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, team co-ordinators, occupational therapists, positive behavioural support practitioners, mental health practitioners, associate practitioners, nurse associates, clinical support workers and administrators.

Using a person-centred and holistic approach, we work intensively with children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, or both, who present with behaviours that challenge.

We listen, observe and we are non-judgmental.

Why should someone join your team?

We are a small team of individuals that work well together, we support each other and are dedicated to help children and young people to overcome their current situations which results in very high job satisfaction.

Interested in joining our ISF teams? Check out our latest vacancies here.

The Urgent Support Team (UST) offers a mental health assessment, crisis resolution/brief interventions for two weeks or intensive home treatment for six weeks, as appropriate to young people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health or safety. We work across Cheshire and Wirral and also see young people in A&E departments and on hospital wards. We give advice and aim to instil hope, often at a point of personal crisis.

Our teams consist of an operational lead, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical leads/clinical coordinators, business information officers, mental health practitioners, mental health workers and administrators.

We are proud of how responsive we are to both NHS 111 crisis line calls and crisis referrals either from NHS 111, CYPMHS and emergency departments. We seek to support young people in the most appropriate place and avoid young people needing to go to places such as emergency departments or spend as little time as possible in these environments.

Why should someone join your team?

This team is suited to someone who has a drive to support young people and their families during crisis periods, adjusting their practice to take in to account neurodevelopmental and other needs, during particularly distressing periods of their life using engagement and short term psychological interventions and working in a trauma informed manner.

Interested in joining our UST teams? Check out our latest vacancies here.

Ancora House is our specialist inpatient unit for young people who are having difficulties with their thoughts, feelings or behaviour and need a short stay in hospital.

Cheshire and Merseyside Adolescent Eating Disorder Service (CHEDS) is a specialist outpatient team that offers assessment, treatment, and support to young people and families who are struggling with their eating disorder to keep well in the community without needing admission to hospital.

The teams have a diverse skill mix with roles including:

• Support team assistants     
• Junior doctors (F2, C3 and ST5)        
• Specialist occupational therapists
• Housekeepers                        
• Consultant psychiatrists                 
• Occupational therapists
• Clinical support workers     
• Clinical psychologists                       
• Occupational therapy technical
• Mental health nurses          
• Assistant psychologists                        
• Instructors
• Learning disability nurses   
• Youth intervention psychological practitioners
• Mental health community workers                                                 
• Assistant practitioners
• Mental health practitioners    
• Speech and language therapists     
• Family therapists
• Clinical leads                         
• Speech and language therapy assistants   
• Dieticians
• Ward managers                    
• Art therapists                                 
• Admin hub managers
• Administrators                      
• Ward clerks                                         
• Receptionists
• Youth intervention psychological practitioners   
• Speciality doctors   
• Modern matrons
• Nurse consultants                
• Head of clinical services               
• Advanced nurse practitioners

CQC rated us as Outstanding, we have been accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Quality Network in inpatient CAMHS (QNIC) and we were one of the first mental health hospitals to gain Autism Accreditation with the National Autistic Society.

Why should someone join your team?

We are a really friendly, hardworking team helping to support young people and enjoy welcoming people to join our large team.

Interested in joining our Ancora or CHEDS teams? Check out our latest vacancies here.

The ADHD and Autism Team (AAT) offers diagnostic assessment of ADHD and autism and ADHD medication monitoring within parts of Cheshire.

Our team consists of clinical support workers, ADHD nurses, assistant practitioners, assistant psychologists and consultant clinical psychologists, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, autism pathway practitioners, administration coordinator, assistants and receptionists.

All our team work hard to provide assessment and monitoring to neurodivergent children and young people and are constantly improving the service to ensure the most fitting patient journey in the face of rapidly increasing numbers of referrals.

We are proud of how the team work collaboratively to deliver a much needed service to our young people and families.

Why should someone join your team?

We are a close knit team who support each other throughout the challenges of our roles. Our team are passionate about the needs of our neurodiverse children and young people and strive to deliver the best experience possible for their assessments. Workdays are varied and interesting and no two assessments are the same.

Interested in joining our ADHD and Autism team? Check out our latest vacancies here. 

The Eating Disorder (ED) Community Teams support young people and families using a family-based approach for treatment. We will set goals with young people to improve physical and mental health to support recovery. The teams work across Cheshire and Wirral.

The ED team roles include a clinical lead, ED therapists, specialist dieticians, assistant practitioners and physical health nurses.

Our ED teams provided consistently high levels of care within communities. The teams offer assessments and treatment for young people with anorexia, bulimia and atypical eating disorders (also known as eating disorders not otherwise specified). 

We all really care about the job we do and the young people we see. We support each other as a team.

We are proud that we offer person-centred care; we really try and get to know the young people and families we work with and try to support them in the best way possible by utilising the unique strengths of each person in our team - we feel that we are good at communicating as a team.

We are proud of how we work as a team, helping each other practically when needed, but more importantly emotionally when someone is having a tough day. You can always rely on your colleagues in our team to pick you up if you’re feeling down

We are close-knit team that support each other with compassion and a wealth of experience. We take a lot of time collectively to think about all cases - prioritising what is best for the service user. This can be personally and emotionally demanding, but as a team we are able to do this consistently because we work effectively together. 

Every member of the team has their own unique abilities that compliment each other, especially when working together to create and deliver person centred care, not just for the individual, but for the whole family.

We are a cohesive multi-disciplinary team, we pride ourselves in the care we provide, using a person-centred approach to our young people and their carers and families.

Why should someone join your team?

Supporting young people and their families provides you with a unique opportunity that is both rewarding and challenging.

The level of satisfaction you get from seeing a young person recover from an eating disorder and go on to live a happy and fulfilled life just can’t be beat

We are a supportive and friendly team of people - if you join our team, you will have a great team around you to work with and access to wider support from other teams - there are opportunities from continuous learning as we take a MDT approach. Lots of access to learning.

We are a small close-knit team who work independently and together, and always feel supported by each other. Every day is different and there is always opportunity to learn new things.

If anyone is passionate about working closely with young people and families to overcome eating disorders and mental health difficulties, this is a superb role and team to do so. While it can be challenging, it is highly rewarding.

You will always be learning when working in the role of eating disorders, and no two days are the same. The team will always be there to support you with your work and with your day. Nonetheless, supporting a family in their journey of eating disorder recovery is very fulfilling.

Interested in joining our ED teams? Check out our latest vacancies here.

The Youth Justice Service (YJS) Community Teams provide multi-agency and holistic working in a hard to reach group of young people who are part of the youth justice system. The team works across Cheshire.

The YJS team roles include mental health nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and speech and language therapists.

Working with young people across Cheshire who have been referred through the youth justice system (law courts) can mean that we do not always see them in a clinical setting. Sometimes what works for them are more creative ways of connecting such as going for a walk or going to the gym together. We support young people to attend their appointments as they may not always have support at home.

Why should someone join your team?

Working with young people in the youth justice system means that you have plenty of opportunities to put many different therapeutic skills and interventions into practice.

Interested in joining our YJS team? Check out our latest vacancies here.