Community Practitioner

CNTW Community Interest Company; Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle and Gateshead CYPS is seeking a Band 6 Community Practitioner to co-ordinate autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people across Northumberland, working 22.5 hours per week (0.6 WTE).

The role involves working with families, schools and multi-agency partners to ensure timely, child-centred, and evidence-based care, with training, supervision and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification and current registration as RNMH/RMN/RNLD or equivalent AHP/Social Worker/Clinical Psychologist.
• Post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions.
• Evidence of post-registration clinical experience relevant to the post.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating autism and ADHD assessments.
• Complete developmental histories, structured observations, and clinical interview.
• Collaborate within the MDT including psychology, speech therapy, social work, medics and nursing.
• Support families to understand the assessment process and next steps.
• Provide clear, compassionate communication with parents and carers.
• Participate in MDT discussions and formulation meetings.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Written assessments

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Adaptability

Pressure management

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Post-registration training

CPA training (Care Programme Approach)

Safeguarding training

MAPPA training

Non-Medical Prescribing

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Community Practitioner

The closing date is 17 November 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Community Practitioner, for 22.5 hours per week (0.6 of a whole time equivalent), to join our dynamic Children's Neurodevelopmental assessment Pathway in Newcastle and Gateshead CYPS.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in co-ordinating high-quality autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people across Northumberland.

You will be central to the coordination and delivery of neurodevelopmental assessments, working closely with families, schools, and multi-agency partners to ensure timely, child-centred, and evidence-based care.

• A registered health or social care professional (e.g. mental health or learning disability nurse, OT, Social Worker, SLT, or equivalent)
• Experienced in working with children, young people, and families
• Confident in assessing developmental, behavioural, or emotional need
• Skilled in multi-agency working and collaborative practice
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy caseloado Compassionate, child-focused, and committed to improving outcomes

Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments is desirable, but we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a passion for this area. Training and supervision will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• Coordinating and contributing to autism and ADHD assessments
• Completed developmental histories, structured observations, and clinical interview
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, medics and nursingo
• Supporting families to understand the assessment process and next steps
• Providing clear, compassionate communication with parents, carers, and professional
• Participating in MDT discussions and formulation meeting
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Newcastle and Gateshead Children and Young People's Service is a well-established, multi-disciplinary community team providing high-quality support to children, young people, and families across the county. Our service operates from bases in Newcastle (Benton House) and Gateshead (Bensham Hospital) where working between both bases will be essential.You will be joining a friendly, supportive team that includes professionals from nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, medicine and social care. We work collaboratively, drawing on a wide range of expertise to deliver holistic, child-centred care. Regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities for joint working are embedded in our culture, and we actively encourage professional development and reflective practice.

Job responsibilities

Our service values innovation, compassion, and teamwork. We are committed to improving outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental needs and their families, and we welcome practitioners who share our enthusiasm for highquality, inclusive, and evidenceinformed practice.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Knowledge and Experience

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearpro rata per annum