Community Mental Health Practitioner | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Winsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in the Vale Royal area is seeking a qualified mental health nurse, social worker, or occupational therapist for a full-time Band 6 role within their Adults Community Mental Health Team. Candidates should have experience with severe mental health difficulties. The position involves assessments, care coordination, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Thorough induction period

Mandatory supervision and training

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act.
• Experience working in a CMHT is highly desirable.
• Transport access for work purposes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and coordinate care for patients.
• Maintain a caseload and conduct ongoing assessments.
• Complete reviews and deliver interventions to improve wellbeing.
• Signpost individuals and families to other agencies as necessary.

Skills

Experience with severe mental health difficulties

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Education

Qualified mental health nurse, social worker, or occupational therapist

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Band 6 role within our Adults Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This team supports individuals with severe mental health problems across the Vale Royal area, including Northwich and Winsford.

We are looking for a qualified mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist (OT). Ideally, candidates will have experience working in a CMHT or with people who have severe mental health difficulties.

About the Team

Our multidisciplinary team includes Consultant Psychiatrists, CBT Therapists, Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Workers, OT, OTTI and Support Workers.

If you are motivated and committed to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care and want to make a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health conditions, we invite you to apply.

Key Details

• Post: Band 6 Adult CMHT
• Employment: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
• Location: Vale Royal area (Northwich, Winsford)

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will work autonomously within a multi‑disciplinary framework, undertaking:

• Assessments, duty and coordination of care for patients with severe mental health problems
• Maintenance of a caseload, including ongoing assessment, formulation of care planning, risk assessments and key working
• Completion of reviews and delivery of interventions to improve wellbeing and outcomes for individuals and their families, signposting to other agencies as necessary
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, report writing and assessment skills are essential

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have a sound working knowledge of mental health disorders and the Mental Health Act. Experience working with people with severe mental health difficulties, particularly within a CMHT, is highly desirable.

Support & Development

We offer a thorough induction period that includes shadowing established team members. Supervision and training are mandatory, with wider training and personal development readily available. Access to transport for work purposes is essential.

EEO and Inclusivity

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) is a Disability Confident Employer, a Rainbow Badge Scheme member, a Veteran Aware organisation and a holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for this position, please answer “YES” to the question: “Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?”

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check; costs are deducted from salary following appointment. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies to the DBS Update Service.

How to Apply

Contact our recruitment team via email at [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100. Alternatively, download the job description and person specification from our website.

Applicants are advised to apply early, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025