Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN/ SW
- Experience
Professional experience of working in acute adult mental health.
- Experience
Experience of MDT working
- Experience
Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care.
- Experience
Experience of assessing and managing risk
- Qualifications
R.M.N/DipSW/ COT
- Qualifications
Evidence of post registration training
- Qualifications
ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline- or willingness to complete.
- Knowledge/Skills
Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
- Knowledge/Skills
Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
- Knowledge/Skills
Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- Knowledge/Skills
An understanding of current mental health issues
- Knowledge/Skills
Excellent report-writing skills
- Knowledge/Skills
IT skills
- Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
- Knowledge/Skills
Understanding of the CPA process
- Knowledge/Skills
Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment
- Knowledge/Skills
Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
- Knowledge/Skills
Experience of Safeguarding
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in the community
- Experience
Experience of working with statutory and non statutory agencies.
- Experience
Experience of working at Band 6 level
- Experience
Experience of managing risk
- Experience
Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments.
- Qualifications
Safeguarding training
- Qualifications
DBT skills training
- Qualifications
Non-medical prescribing
- Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act
- Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work in a changing environment
- Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health
- Knowledge/Skills
Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice
Job overview
We are currently expanding our Home Treatment team to care for adults over the age of 65. We are looking for someone who has experience working with Older adults , and can be part of the development of our service by supporting others.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our busy team and has a passion and desire to work with individuals and families within the community delivering a caring and safe service.
You will be joining a supportive and passionate team, who will support you through an induction , so that you can familiarise yourself with local provisions and services.
The service is an alternative to hospital admission, as well as facilitating early discharge from the inpatient wards.
The post will be within the Acute Directorate and the successful person will be required to demonstrate their confidence as a mental health practitioner with excellent and robust assessment and risk management skills and can manage complex situations and work well under pressure.
The post will involve flexible duty rota covering Home Treatment Monday -Friday, with a possibility of working weekends in the future. There may be times when the role includes working with working age adults, dependant on caseload.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to work in Rotherham Urgent care services. We comprise of Crisis, Home Treatment and Hospital Liaison. We have strong links with the inpatient units, and the Locality teams. We also work closely with Partner agencies and third sector organisations to ensure we provide a comprehensive service to our community.
There are exciting developments within the Home Treatment team, as we work towards accreditation.
We are looking for passionate, reliable and progressive staff who work within a strengths and recovery based approach.
Liaison with families and supporting their understanding of crisis management is an important part of the role.
The post will require individuals to work alongside partner organisations, third sector and peer support services, transparency and openness is vital.
You must have a qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or Social Worker. You must be registered with relevant governing bodies.
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 Older Adult Home Treatment Practitioner with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent: Monday to Friday , possibility of the weekend in the future.. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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