Hybrid Community Mental Health Assistant Practitioner

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holidays

Health services

Flexible working

Norfolk Rewards

Blue Light Card

Relocation expenses

Pension scheme

Car lease scheme

Referral bonus

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is recruiting a full-time Assistant Practitioner to join the Northern Mental Health Social Care Team, covering North Norfolk. The role involves Care Act assessments, support planning, reviews, and duty team coverage within a hybrid working model.

The successful candidate will work with partners to promote independence, using a Living Well agenda and flexible working arrangements, including two days per week in the community or office setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Strong time management and IT skills.
• Experience in social care or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act Assessments, Support Planning and Reviews.
• Cover Duty Team responsibilities as needed.
• Collaborate with partners (NHS, Trusts, stakeholders) to promote independence.

Skills

Care Act knowledge

Mental Health Act knowledge

Time management

IT skills

Job description

Norfolk County Council is recruiting a full-time Assistant Practitioner to join the Northern Mental Health Social Care Team, covering North Norfolk. The role involves Care Act assessments, support planning, reviews, and duty team coverage within a hybrid working model.

The successful candidate will work with partners to promote independence, using a Living Well agenda and flexible working arrangements, including two days per week in the community or office setting.