Assistant Practitioner

Job overview

Are you a qualified Band 4 Assistant Practitioner looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and making a real difference in the lives of service users and their carers?

We are currently recruiting two highly motivated and compassionate Assistant Practitioners to join our dynamic and friendly Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in South Norfolk. This is a fast-paced and rewarding environment where your skills and dedication will be truly valued.

We are looking for innovative and resilient practitioners; a strong commitment to person-centred care; an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team; and a passion for improving mental health outcomes in the community.

You would be joining a supportive and inclusive team with opportunities for professional development and a chance to contribute to meaningful change in community mental health services.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside our Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists, you will support with the day to day activities and provide support to service users throughout their recovery journey. You will hold and manage an identified caseload where appropriate; take part in and contribute to ongoing review of risk assessments, recognising and responding to any changes; attend and contribute to MDT reviews; and liaise with family and carers.

Working within an experienced team, you will be supported with regular supervision and opportunities to work in partnership with health and social care in the wider multi-disciplinary service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

This role requires the ability to travel to various locations to meet service needs. Access to a vehicle for work purposes is preferred, as some office sites and client care bases may not be easily reached by public transport.

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In return for your individual skills and knowledge, we are fully committed to assisting you to meet your professional development needs and enabling you to provide high standards of care, in a supportive environment.