Community Mental Health Practitioner

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two full-time Band 6 Mental Health Professionals for their Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. This role involves providing high-quality care to individuals with mental health issues, conducting assessments, and coordinating patient care. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Relocation Package of up to £8,000

Thorough Induction Period

Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified professionals from mental health nursing, social work, or occupational therapy backgrounds.
• Sound working knowledge of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary framework.
• Undertake assessments and coordinate patient care.
• Maintain a caseload involving ongoing assessments and care planning.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Care Planning

Knowledge of Mental Health Disorders

Education

Mental Health Nursing

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 6 Mental Health Professionals

We are offering a relocation package of up to £8,000* for eligible candidates relocating to join Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.

Due to promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for two full-time permanent Band 6 roles within our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).

We are a well-established, enthusiastic, and motivated team working with individuals experiencing mental health issues across Chester and the surrounding areas. We are seeking qualified professionals from mental health nursing, social work, or occupational therapy backgrounds to join our supportive, forward-thinking community mental health team.

If you are motivated, committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, and eager to make a positive difference in the lives of people with mental health conditions, we encourage you to contact us and apply. Part-time hours will also be considered.

This is an excellent time to join our team, as you will contribute to developing our response to Community Mental Health Transformation.

Role Responsibilities

1. Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary framework.
2. Undertake assessments and coordinate patient care for those with functional and organic mental illnesses.
3. Maintain a caseload involving ongoing assessments, care planning, risk assessments, and memory assessments.
4. Conduct reviews and provide interventions to improve wellbeing and outcomes, signposting to other agencies as needed.
5. Demonstrate excellent communication, report writing, and assessment skills.
6. Have a sound working knowledge of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.

Additional Information

We offer a thorough induction period, including shadowing experienced team members, mandatory supervision, and training, with wider personal development opportunities available. Access to transport for work purposes is essential.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disabilities, community physical health, and all-age disability care, across multiple sites.

We are committed to compassionate, person-centered care and are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, supporting diversity and accessibility, especially for neurodivergent applicants.

For more information or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rachel Beech-Woosey / Cerys Chadwick
• Job Title: Team Operations Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

If you are neurodivergent and need assistance with your application, please contact: [e-mail] or call 01244 393100.