Assistant Practitioner - Fixed Term Contract

Norfolk and Waveney Mind; Osage City (KS); Remote; USD 26,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Waveney Mind is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join their Talking Therapies Counselling Service. The role focuses on providing empathetic support to clients while they await treatment, emphasizing the importance of proactive, compassionate care. This fixed-term contract is a great opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, working full-time remotely.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and client-centred professional.
• Skilled in risk assessment and safety planning.
• Experienced in working autonomously and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic 1:1 interventions and facilitate group activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and create safety plans.
• Support clients in accessing community-based services.

Skills

Compassionate care

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Client engagement

Job description

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Assistant Practitioner

REF: NWM:557

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM with some flexibility

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 14 weeks

Salary: £26,530 per annum

Location: This role is remote, allowing you to work from home

Training: Mandatory training for this role takes place in Norwich, training sessions run from 9am – 5pm and run over 4 separate dates.

Join Our Team as an Assistant Practitioner – Talking Therapies Counselling Service

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a person-centred, proactive, and compassionate care environment?

We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Assistant Practitioner to join our Talking Therapies Counselling Service. In this vital role, you will work directly with clients on our waiting list—providing short-term, meaningful contact that supports their well-being while they await treatment.

As An Assistant Practitioner, You Will

Deliver proactive, short-term support to clients via telephone, virtual sessions, and face-to-face meetings.

Conduct risk assessments and collaboratively create safety plans.

Help clients navigate and access the most appropriate community-based services to meet their needs.

Support the service in gaining valuable insights into our client cohort to improve outcomes and service development.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a real and lasting impact—supporting clients at a critical stage in their mental health journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic 1:1 interventions and facilitate group activities.
• Liaise with external agencies to promote holistic, partnership-based care.
• Ensure accurate and meaningful documentation of service users’ needs.
• Identify and respond to physical and mental health needs.
• Formulate and evaluate short-term support plans.
• Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to team development.
• Signpost and refer clients to appropriate local services across health, safeguarding, and social care systems.
  
  

About You

You’ll be:

• A compassionate and client-centred professional.
• Skilled in risk assessment, safety planning, and engagement.
• Experienced in working autonomously and as part of a dynamic team.
• Passionate about ensuring timely, appropriate care for individuals facing mental health challenges.
  
  

Please refer to the job description for more information. Job Description: JD Assistant Practitioner.pdf

Applications will be reviewed as and when received.We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible Interview Date: TBC



How To Apply

• Candidates are required to complete an application form, the link to the application form can be found here Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx once you have downloaded and completed the application form you will be required to upload your application form via the “Apply for this job”. If you need to contact us please contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488.
  
  

We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions and disabilities. Here at Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is passionate about mental health feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding Statement

Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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  Mental Health Care

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