Older Adult Practitioner - Living Well

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Shipley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a passionate Nurse or Occupational Therapist in Shipley to join the Older Adults CMHT. This role involves designing compassionate support for older adults with mental health conditions, working collaboratively in the community. The position offers flexible working, 27 days annual leave, NHS pension, and ongoing training opportunities. Ideal candidates should have experience with older adults in mental health care and be committed to teamwork and community values.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free confidential employee assistance programme

Generous NHS pension scheme

Incremental pay progression

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults in the community who are living with functional mental health conditions.
• Ability to travel across the geographical area.
• Commitment to flexible working where possible.
• Desire to work in a team that values compassion, collaboration, and community.

Responsibilities

• Introduce people into the Living Well Team and help identify their needs.
• Design and deliver person-centred, compassionate support for older adults.
• Collaborate closely with community colleagues to deliver support.
• Travel across the geographical area to meet clients.

Skills

Experience working with older adults

Ability to travel across the geographical area

Commitment to flexible working

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a passionate Nurse or Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference? There's never been a better time to join us here at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust! We're looking for someone with experience working with older adults in the community who are living with functional mental health conditions. This brand‑new role, based within the Older Adults CMHT, offers an exciting opportunity to shape meaningful support for individuals in our local area.

You will play a key part in introducing people into the Living Well Team, helping to identify their needs and designing person‑centred, compassionate support that empowers them to live their best life. Collaboration is at the heart of this role – you will work alongside colleagues across the community to ensure that the right support is delivered at the right time by the right person.

The role is supported by the Older Adults CMHT and you will also work closely with the Living Well Team, a multi‑agency group that places individuals right at the centre of their care.

Responsibilities

• Introduce people into the Living Well Team and help identify their needs.
• Design and deliver person‑centred, compassionate support for older adults with functional mental health conditions.
• Collaborate closely with community colleagues to deliver timely and appropriate support.
• Travel across the geographical area to meet clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support the expansion of the Living Well Team by identifying individuals who may not have had access to mental health support before.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults in the community who are living with functional mental health conditions.
• Ability to travel across the geographical area.
• Commitment to flexible working where possible.
• Desire to work in a team that values compassion, collaboration and community.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities