Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to support children and young people in West Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will deliver therapeutic services and work collaboratively to enhance emotional well-being while covering a six-month maternity leave in a part-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAMHS settings and Looked After Children services.
• Strong clinical mental health background.
• Previous experience working with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to children and young people by assessing their needs.
• Support staff through consultation and training.
• Promote well-being, independence, and social-emotional resilience.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational

Teamwork

Education

Registered with relevant professional bodies (NMC, BACP, Social Worker England)

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner Complex Care Residential, Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £38,907 (Full-Time) pro rata, £29,180.25 per annum depending on experience (covering 6 months Maternity leave)

Type: Permanent, Part-time (30 hours/week), Monday to Friday

Location: Covering across residential homes in West Yorkshire/Batley, Leeds, Rotherham, Bradford, and Goole.

Main duties of the job

You will provide therapeutic services to children and young people in the region by assessing their needs and supporting staff through consultation and training. Your goal is to help them develop positive relationships and achieve their full potential using therapeutic approaches such as DDP, PACE, and Therapeutic Parenting.

About us

Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities, seeks a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner. The role requires experience working in CAMHS settings, particularly within Looked After Children services.

Job responsibilities

This role covers a 6-month maternity leave period. It involves working part-time, 30 hours per week, across various residential homes in West Yorkshire and surrounding areas. The candidate will support staff and children, promoting wellbeing, independence, and social-emotional resilience through a multidisciplinary approach. Further details are available in the attached Job Description.

Candidate Profile

We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking Mental Health Practitioner who is registered with relevant professional bodies (NMC, BACP, Social Worker England, etc.). The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, and be a strong team player.

Beneficial Experience

• Previous experience working with children and adolescents
• CAMHS experience
• Experience with Looked After Children
• Children's residential care experience
• Clinical mental health background

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.