Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Wookey Hole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card

NHS-specific perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated clinician to help people with severe mental health challenges build confidence and improve wellbeing through compassionate, person-centred care. You will work with service users, families and carers to create personalised recovery plans and deliver evidence-based interventions using cognitive behavioural principles.

You will act as a key worker for a caseload, conduct assessments, contribute to risk management, and collaborate with a

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with service users, families and carers to develop personalised, strengths-based care and recovery plans.
• Deliver evidence-based, wellbeing-focused psychological interventions using cognitive behavioural principles to support recovery and everyday functioning.
• Act as a key worker for a caseload of service users, monitoring progress and supporting positive outcomes.
• Carry out assessments, contribute to risk management plans, and work within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective care.
• Build strong relationships with health, social care, voluntary sector and community partners for coordinated support and continuity of care.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, learning and development of high-quality mental health care.

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people with severe mental health difficulties build confidence, improve wellbeing, and live fulfilling lives? Do you believe in compassionate, person-centred care that empowers people to make decisions about their own recovery?, In this role, you will:

• Work alongside service users, families and carers to develop personalised, strengths-based care and recovery plans.
• Deliver evidence-based, wellbeing-focused psychological interventions using cognitive behavioural principles to support recovery and everyday functioning.
• Act as a key worker for a caseload of service users, monitoring progress and supporting positive outcomes.
• Carry out assessments, contribute to risk management plans, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective care.
• Build strong relationships with health, social care, voluntary sector and community partners to ensure coordinated support and continuity of care.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, learning and the development of high-quality mental health care.
  If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day while developing your career within a supportive NHS Trust, we'd love to hear from you., At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.