Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver essential support in the community. This permanent full-time position requires expertise in mental health assessment and interventions, emphasizing collaboration with primary and secondary care services. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of individuals with mental health needs through innovative care practices.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Continuing Professional Development

Staff wellbeing service

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Competence in providing psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide early assessment and support to individuals with mental health needs.
• Help people set and achieve goals for their wellbeing.
• Act as contact for GPs and service users, ensuring timely interventions.

Skills

Assessment and intervention skills

Goal setting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Overview

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to advertise a permanent, full‑time opportunity for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join the team working across the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR) Primary Care Network/Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams. The role is a key part of the ongoing transformation of community mental health services for adults and older adults, helping to bridge the gap between primary care, secondary mental health services and physical healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide early assessment, brief psychological interventions and support to individuals with mental health needs.
• Help people identify achievable goals, promote self‑management and connect them with relevant local resources.
• Act as a visible and accessible point of contact for both GPs and service users, providing timely support and intervention.

Sponsorship Information

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship together with all other applications. Not all roles are eligible for sponsorship, so please review the list of eligible roles and requirements on the government website.

Application Process

Once your application is submitted, you will receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how closely you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, with invitations sent by email. If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer, followed by a formal conditional offer via email.

Pre‑Employment Checks

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) / Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history covering the most recent three years. This information will be used to validate employment history and references. If you require sponsorship, eligibility will be assessed based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate a right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Additional Information

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies – hiring managers should not be contacted directly. We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

If you want to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Voice of the Team

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to join our #PennineCarePeople.

Vision and Workplace Culture

Our vision is a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and for our staff. We work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services, and we are proud of our #PennineCarePeople.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support work/life balance.
• Access to Continuing Professional Development.
• Involvement in improvement and research activities.
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.