CYP Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6)

NSFT; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join the Connect Team 0-18 in Ipswich on a fixed-term maternity cover. The post is 0.4 WTE for 12 months with hybrid working between Walker Close, Ipswich and Ickworth Lodge, Bury St Edmunds.

Salary £39,959–£48,117 pro rata. The role requires nursing or social work registration and experience with children and families, plus knowledge of attachment, child development and systemic practice.

Qualifications

• Registered to practise as a nurse or social worker.
• Experience with children, young people and families.
• Knowledge of attachment, child development and systemic working.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and process referrals.
• Participate in duty, case management and risk assessments.
• Engage in multi-agency consultations and emergency safety planning.
• Support emotional wellbeing and placement stability for young people and families.

Skills

Nursing registration

Social work registration

Child & family experience

Systemic thinking

Education

Registered mental health nurse or social worker

Job description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join the Connect Team 0-18 in Ipswich on a fixed-term maternity cover. The post is 0.4 WTE for 12 months with hybrid working between Walker Close, Ipswich and Ickworth Lodge, Bury St Edmunds.

Salary £39,959–£48,117 pro rata. The role requires nursing or social work registration and experience with children and families, plus knowledge of attachment, child development and systemic practice.