Job overview
We are seeking an organised, compassionate, and reflective Mental Health Practitioner to join our Family Safeguarding Service in Fylde and Wyre. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative, evidence-based model supporting parents whose mental health difficulties impact their ability to safeguard their children. This role offers a protected caseload (maximum 15) and no care coordination or keyworker responsibilities, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality psychosocial interventions. The post is open to applicants with a Recognised Core Mental Health Professional Qualification (RMN, Social Worker, OT).
Working Pattern:
This is a hybrid role. You will spend part of your week working in the office to support effective multidisciplinary working, attend meetings, and collaborate with colleagues. There is also flexibility to complete administrative tasks from home, supporting a healthy work–life balance. Specific working patterns can be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Completing mental health needs and risk screening assessments
- Providing consultation on mental health issues to Family Safeguarding teams
- Delivering short-term, psychologically informed interventions for parents
- Supporting engagement with adult mental health services
- Signposting or referring to Clinical Psychologists within the service
- Attending MDT meetings, group supervision, and reflective practice sessions
- Contributing to service evaluation and development
- Co-facilitating training and workshops for colleagues
Experience in delivering DBT skills is desirable, particularly in supporting parents to develop emotional regulation and distress tolerance. However, ongoing training and supervision will be provided to support the development of psychosocial intervention skills, including DBT-informed approaches.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Family Safeguarding Mental Health Practitioner with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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