Support Practitioner - Mental Health Crisis Intervention Service

Humbercare Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Hull is seeking a full-time Support Practitioner to join their Mental Health Crisis Intervention Service. The successful candidate will provide crucial support alongside mental health practitioners to care for individuals in crisis. Responsibilities include providing assistance in various settings and ensuring patients receive quality care. The role offers a comprehensive training program and benefits, with a competitive salary structure that includes night shift uplifts.

Benefits

Specialised training programme

Attractive pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company sick pay

Family-friendly environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health crisis or similar environment.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 shift pattern.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during mental health crises.
• Work alongside mental health practitioners.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate care.

Skills

Support for mental health crisis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2-5 in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Date posted: 3 December 2025

Pay: £26,378.35 per year

SUPPORT PRACTITIONER WITH OUR MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICE.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Support Practitioner on our Mental Health Crisis Intervention Service. This is a 24-hour service based at Miranda House in Hull, working alongside Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Practitioners. The role consists of 12-hour day and night shifts on an agreed rota which is set in advance.

Salary: £23,980.32 per annum plus 10% uplift for nights, total pay is £26,378.35 pa.

Main Purpose of the Role

• To provide support alongside Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Approved Mental Health Practitioners for people either presenting in a Mental Health Crisis or brought to Miranda House either formally under the Mental Health Act or informally
• Provision of support for people brought to Miranda House, Beyond Place of Safety and Place of safety environments
• To ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care and improved experience during their period of mental health crisis
• Provision of support to the wider Humber Teaching Foundation Trust Crisis and Intervention team throughout triage, liaison and customer assessment processes

Benefits

• An extensive specialised training programme including NVQ levels 2-5
• An attractive pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Membership to a private health scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling support and free legal and health advice
• Essential travel expenses
• Company sick pay following completion of 2 years' service
• Succession planning within the organisation so employees have opportunity to progress
• A family friendly environment

How to apply

You can apply online through our website https://www.humbercare.org.uk/career-opportunities-at-humbercare, or by pressing the Apply button on this advert. Alternatively, telephone us on 01482 586633 or email us at info @ humbercare.org.uk to request an application form or full job description.

Please note only completed application forms will be considered for the role.

Closing date for applications: 12:00pm on Wednesday 17th of December at 12:00pm