Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to manage a large case load and co-ordinate care as a key worker
- Skills
Assessment and organisational skills.
- Skills
Ability to prioritise work.
- Skills
Range of intervention skills
- Skills
Problem solving skills
- Skills
Evidence of co-ordinating /planning interagency approaches to mental health care
- Skills
Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings
- Skills
High standards of literacy and IT skills.
- Knowledge
Understanding of Equal Opportunities’ Policy.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the National Health Service and related organisations.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of current mental health issues.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legislation
- Experience
Appropriate experience post qualification in the field of mental health
- Experience
Crisis working Management of complex needs
- Qualifications
Degree, Diploma or equivalent in R.M.N, and significant pre qualification experience plus additional training/short courses
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Experience in mental health work
- Knowledge
experience in delivering psycho social interventions
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Dialog plus
- Experience
Work in multi-disciplinary Setting
- Experience
Local Government experience Mental Health experience Care Programme Approach Care co-ordination.
- Experience
Experience of working with Older people with mental health problems
- Qualifications
Continuing post qualification Mental health training
- Qualifications
Experience of working with People with mental health problems
Job overview
Are you ready for your next challenge? Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives while developing your clinical leadership and expertise?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker to join our Adult Community Mental Health Treatment Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team that puts people at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside service users, carers and partner neighbourhood agencies to provide high-quality, recovery-focused care to people experiencing serious and enduring mental health difficulties.
Main duties of the job
As a Key Worker, you will have a central role in supporting people on their recovery journey. You will:
- Build meaningful therapeutic relationships with service users and their carers.
- Complete comprehensive assessment, care planning and risk management.
- Coordinate and deliver evidence-based, person-centred interventions.
- Work creatively with individuals to identify their goals, strengths and aspirations.
- Work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team and wider partner agencies to ensure care is coordinated and effective.
- Provide professional advice, guidance and support to colleagues and external agencies.
- Use your experience and clinical expertise to support, coach and develop junior and less experienced staff.
- Act as a positive clinical role model, contributing to a culture of learning, innovation and high-quality care.
Why join us?
Community mental health is about more than managing a caseload — it is about seeing the whole person, building relationships and supporting people to live the lives they want to lead.
You will have the opportunity to use your clinical skills, experience and creativity every day, while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.
If you are passionate about recovery, thrive on collaborative working and want to make a genuine difference in your community, we want to hear from you.
Come and be part of a team where your ideas, experience and contribution really matter.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Community Mental Health Practitioner with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health nurse, Mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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