Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

Hi, my name is Natalie Thorogood and I am the Community Team Manager for the North Team in our Children's, Families and Young Peoples Service.



We are looking for people interested in the Assistant Practitioner role in our Central Youth service. The service itself is a Community Mental Health Team for young people aged between 14 and 25 years old, staffed by a range of professionals across various disciplines.



We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to work within our team, to help deliver brief interventions to service users as well as their carers and families.



The role is a community based one with opportunity to travel to meet young people, but also will operate from 80 St Stephens Street, Norwich.



The working patterns are flexible, and we are happy to receive applications from those who want part time as well as full time.

Main duties of the job

Whilst experience working with children and young people would make you perfectly suited to this role, we are really open to welcoming people

from a variety of different backgrounds who have experience in other areas of mental health. We understand that you will be able to bring with

you a wealth of skills and experience to the team and would welcome ways of thinking.



We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with young people and their families.



The role of the Assistant Practitioner involves holding a caseload of young people aged 14-25 with a variety of different needs. You would work

closely with the multi-disciplinary team, which includes, Mental Health Nurses, Psychologists, Medics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Family Therapists. You would deliver brief, focused intervention with some of your service users and others you would work alongside a more

senior member of staff.



You would have access to training, and the team have forums such as reflective practice, daily huddles and learning slots which means

you have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and access specific training in areas that interest you.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Some of the benefits you can expect:


NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programme career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

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Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Care certificate or relevant equivalent Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health L5 #

Experience

Essential criteria

Working with Service Users with mental health needs. Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process. #

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner Ability to problem solve Ability to self-manage time and meet agreed deadlines #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Risk Assessment Understanding of Mental Health issues CPA #

Other

Essential criteria

Able to travel independently

YOUR APPLICATION



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Applicant requirements

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.