Mindworks Hub Practitioner

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Mindworks Hub Practitioner to support children and young people with mental health needs. This role involves conducting assessments, providing treatment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a relevant degree and registration, along with experience in youth mental health. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from £50,008 to £56,908 annually, pro-rata, including additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant professional registration required.
• Experience working with young people with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic assessments and provide short-term treatment.
• Liaise with various agencies to ensure best outcomes for children and young people.
• Co-work with other team members and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Working with children and young people

Complex assessment

Supervision and support

Training and education

Education

Degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work

Relevant registration with NMC, SWE or HCPC

Post graduate qualification in child development or equivalent

Job description

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Mindworks Hub Practitioner

The closing date is 14 January 2026

The Mindworks Hub Clinical Practitioner (Social Worker, Nurse or Occupational Therapist) will be a member of the multi‑disciplinary specialist team, providing services to children and young people 5‑18 years and young people in transition to adult services with mental health needs, emotional and behavioural problems.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be providing assessments and treatment, either individually or with a member of the multidisciplinary team depending on the complexity of the referral, within both clinic and community settings. The post holder will be able to offer a range of therapeutic interventions appropriate to the care pathway the young person is on.

As part of a busy CYPS Directorate and alongside our Alliance Partnership including local voluntary sector organisations, you will be supporting the team in leading with the implementation and embedding of the THRIVE Framework across the newly created Mindworks CYPS in North Surrey.

You will have demonstrable expertise working with young people under the age of 18 years.

Main duties of the job

Carry own caseload and undertake holistic assessments including risk of the child/adolescent/family needs, either individually or in identified complex cases jointly with another member of the CYPS Mindworks. Provide short term treatment to CYP. To liaise with Social Care, Education and other appropriate agencies/professionals /carers to ensure best outcomes for CYP. Act as a lead professional for CYP following initial assessment. Developing an appropriate plan of care. Offer support for Students on placement. Co‑work with other members of the team MDT. Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and Professional body requirements. Provide statistical information on all activities undertaken, in line with Trust procedures. Have basic IT skills and Data entry skills to enter clinical information on the database. Contribute to the team's overall standard of services provided. Promote effective liaison with all statutory and voluntary agencies concerned with CYP and mental health. Through the appraisal and supervision systems, we identify own training needs and undertake continuous professional development. Ensure high standards of care are provided, and that of dignity, individuality, self‑esteem and wellbeing of individuals and their families are given. Monitored and evaluated on a continuous basis.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

Carry own caseload and undertake holistic assessments including risk of the child/adolescent/family needs, either individually or in identified complex cases jointly with another member of the CYPS Mindworks. Provide short term treatment to CYP. To liaise with Social Care, Education and other appropriate agencies/professionals /carers to ensure best outcomes for CYP. Act as a lead professional for CYP following initial assessment. Developing an appropriate plan of care. Offer support for Students on placement. Co‑work with other members of the team MDT. Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and Professional body requirements. Provide statistical information on all activities undertaken, in line with Trust procedures. Have basic IT skills and Data entry skills to enter clinical information on the database. Contribute to the team's overall standard of services provided. Promote effective liaison with all statutory and voluntary agencies concerned with CYP and mental health. Through the appraisal and supervision systems, we identify own training needs and undertake continuous professional development. Ensure high standards of care are provided, and that of dignity, individuality, self‑esteem and wellbeing of individuals and their families are given. Monitored and evaluated on a continuous basis.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
• Relevant registration with NMC, SWE or HCPC
• Post graduate qualification in child development, attachment, or family functioning or equivalent experience

Experience

• Sound experience of working with CYP with a variety of mental health issues
• Expertise and experience in supervision and supporting the growth of other staff.
• Proven ability to provide training and education regarding mental health and complex clinical topics
• Demonstrable expertise in complex assessment of people with both mental and physical health issues
• Demonstrable ability to develop practical innovations and approaches to issues and complex problems.
• Awareness of National agendas for the development and growth of CYPS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum, pro rata, including HCAS