Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT/Social Worker)

Belmont Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency specialized in mental health is seeking a Band 5 or 6 Mental Health Practitioner in Lancashire. This role involves supporting service users with acute mental health concerns through a recovery-focused approach. Applicants must have NMC qualifications. The position offers a full-time or part-time contract opportunity, with a pay rate of £24.00 – £25.00 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include free compliance training and 24-hour support.

Benefits

Free compliance (DBS + Training)

24hr support

Single point of contact consultant

Regular communication updates

Referral benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified with NMC to practice as a mental health professional.
• Experience working with service users with acute mental health concerns.
• Dynamic and forward-thinking approach to mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused approach to service users.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of mental health issues.
• Monitor and manage medication prescribed for mental health.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health problems

Understanding of personality presentations

Knowledge of medication management

Education

NMC qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) who are looking for a Band 5 or 6 Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/ Social Worker/OT) to join them on a contract basis.

The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward‑thinking and will be passionate about working with service users with acute mental health concerns, providing a recovery‑focused approach.

Contract Details

This is a 3‑6 month contract with potential extension opportunities.

Responsibilities

• In‑depth knowledge of mental health problems.
• Knowledge around a variety of personality presentations.
• In‑depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems.
• Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues.

This is a Full Time Monday to Friday position; however, Part Time applicants may be considered depending on experience.

Remuneration

Pay rate: £24.00 – £25.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Qualifications

The applicant must be qualified with the NMC to be considered for the position.

Benefits

• Free compliance (DBS + Training)
• 24hr support
• Single point of contact consultant
• Regular communication updates
• Referral benefit scheme

Application

We also have other positions within mental health in the area that are waiting to be filled. For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment.