Community Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT/SW) Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Community Mental Health Practitioner to join their supportive team in Kendal. This role is perfect for registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists eager to make a difference. You'll be responsible for managing complex caseloads, developing care plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions while enjoying ongoing professional development opportunities. The organization promotes a healthy work/life balance and offers a flexible working environment, making it an ideal place for those committed to recovery-oriented care. If you're adaptable and a strong communicator, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Clinical supervision

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with a professional body as a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads and developing care plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads with complex needs and develop care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and manage risks in the community.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Care Coordination

Evidence-based Interventions

Effective Communication

Risk Management

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Social Worker Qualification

Occupational Therapist Qualification

Job description

Community Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT/SW) Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Join to apply for the Community Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT/SW) role at Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust.

This position is suitable for registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists.

The South Lakes CMHT is recruiting a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse, registered with a professional body. This is a fixed-term, 34-hour week contract, with potential work in Non-Psychosis or Psychosis Service Lines. The team, based in Kendal, serves South Lakes within the Lake District and offers a supportive environment with a focus on clinical supervision and professional growth.

The role involves performing duties as a Care Coordinator, managing caseloads with complex needs, developing care plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and managing risks in the community. Flexibility, effective communication, and a proactive approach are essential. The post may include out-of-hours work and leadership activities such as mentoring junior staff and contributing to projects.

Benefits include ongoing professional development through supervision, training, and internal/external learning opportunities. The role requires a good communicator, adaptable, and committed to recovery-oriented care.

For further information or informal discussion, contact us via the details provided. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of mental health and physical health services across the region, encouraging flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work/life balance.

Application deadline: Wednesday, 7 May 2025.