Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks passionate professionals to work with children and young people (CYP) in a supportive environment. This permanent full-time role emphasizes collaboration, community involvement, and ongoing professional development while addressing mental health challenges. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, demonstrating their commitment to improving patient services in Norfolk and Suffolk. Join the team to make a meaningful impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Nursing, OT, or Social Work required.
• Experience in mental health settings at a senior clinical level is essential.
• oAMBIT and/or STORM training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and advice within the community.
• Conduct face-to-face community visits for case management.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team activities and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

People Management

Education

Nursing qualification

OT qualification

Social Work qualification

Job description

CATAT, who after our first year of being live (2023), was highly recommended for the Working Together for Better Mental Health at the staff excellence awards, is looking for professionals with a keen interest in working with CYP and their families. We aim to help them achieve better outcomes and keep them in the community.

The team's goal is to prevent CYP from inpatient admissions whenever possible and to support them and their families proactively in the community. The team acts as a gateway in and out of Tier 4 (T4) provision, working alongside core community teams and partner agencies to provide increased support, shared risk management, collaborative working, and continuity of care.

CATAT has two main pathways:

1. Admission Avoidance - The least restrictive option, supporting CYP already open to a core team but needing more intensive intervention to prevent worsening or hospital admission.
2. In-reach/Outreach - Supporting young people transitioning from inpatient settings (T4) back into the community.

Between 07/2022 and 08/2024, our team has successfully avoided 165 admissions. If you are a dynamic individual eager to make a difference in services supporting young people and families, we invite you to apply and join us!

Main Duties of the Job

What CATAT offers:

• Consultation and advice
• Enhanced assessments
• Ensuring children & young people in Norfolk & Suffolk access care in the least restrictive environment
• Case formulation and ongoing case management to develop the CYP care pathway
• Face-to-face community visits
• Participation in MDTs, LEAPs, CETRs, MALMs, and liaison with inpatient and acute wards
• Therapeutic interventions tailored to CYP mental health needs, such as emotional regulation, DBT skills, AMBIT techniques, and risk management
• Systemic working with CYP, families, carers, and wider networks
• Training and education for other services
• Promoting joined-up working and liaising with other teams across mental, physical health, and children’s services

(The above list is not exhaustive but highlights our core activities.)

About Us

At NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team. We value shared experiences and continuous learning. We offer ongoing training and development to help you thrive in your role.

Why work for us? Despite challenges, we have ambitious goals and exciting transformation projects. Our strong professional networks and exceptional leadership team will support your growth and well-being.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The area is warm and welcoming, close to beautiful coastlines and Broads National Park. We are an hour and a half from London with an international airport in Norwich. The region offers rich history, independent cafes, shops, theatres, excellent shopping, top schools, and affordable housing.

Job Responsibilities

You should have access to a car and be willing to travel across Norfolk and Suffolk.

The advantage of working with CATAT is the wide geographical area, allowing us to find professionals with CYP experience or strong interest in this field.

Don’t let the base site deter you. We provide hot-desking/room booking options at several locations, including:

• Thurlow House (Kings Lynn)
• 80SS/Mary Chapham (Norwich)
• County Hall (Norwich)

After initial induction and shadowing, you may choose to work closer to your home location, provided you use the designated workspace rather than remote working, and you attend the main office 1-2 days a week for team meetings, caseload reviews, and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Nursing, OT, or social work qualification
• oAMBIT and/or STORM trained
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Knowledge of current issues in the specialty
• Experience working with under 18s
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience across mental health settings at a senior clinical level
• Experience in crisis settings

Skills

• Commitment to improving patient services and achieving performance goals
• Good time management and ability to work under pressure
• Organizational and people management skills
• Proven ability to manage change effectively

Other

• Ability to drive independently
• Access to a car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability.

Norfolk and Suffolk Localities (Please read the advert)

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year (Gross)

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

246-GYW6972729-C

Job Locations

Norfolk and Suffolk Localities