Trauma-Informed Mental Health Practitioner — Maternity Cover

NHS Jobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Safe Haven Mental Health Practitioner to provide one-to-one crisis support across multiple contact channels. The role emphasises trauma-informed, person-centred care and aims to stabilise emotions and manage distress for service users.

Responsibilities include safeguarding, maintaining records for safety and evaluation, and coordinating with partners to ensure seamless support. The post is a maternity cover, temporary to meet service needs within the NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to individuals in crisis via face-to-face, telephone, video, or messaging platforms.
• Apply trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to help individuals stabilise emotions and manage distress.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality record keeping supporting safety, accountability, and service evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to ensure joined-up support and effective communication.

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Safe Haven Mental Health Practitioner to provide one-to-one crisis support across multiple contact channels. The role emphasises trauma-informed, person-centred care and aims to stabilise emotions and manage distress for service users.

Responsibilities include safeguarding, maintaining records for safety and evaluation, and coordinating with partners to ensure seamless support. The post is a maternity cover, temporary to meet service needs within the NHS Trust.