Job Description

Assistant Practitioner

REF: NWM:557

Hours

: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Work Pattern

: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM with some flexibility

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract - 14 weeks

Salary:

26,530 per annum

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Location:

This role is remote, allowing you to work from home
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Training

: Mandatory training for this role takes place in Norwich, training sessions run from 9am - 5pm and run over 4 separate dates.

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Join Our Team as an Assistant Practitioner - Talking Therapies Counselling Service

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a person-centred, proactive, and compassionate care environment?

We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Assistant Practitioner to join our Talking Therapies Counselling Service. In this vital role, you will work directly with clients on our waiting list--providing short-term, meaningful contact that supports their well-being while they await treatment.

As an Assistant Practitioner, you will:

Deliver proactive, short-term support to clients via telephone, virtual sessions, and face-to-face meetings.

Conduct risk assessments and collaboratively create safety plans.

Help clients navigate and access the most appropriate community-based services to meet their needs.

Support the service in gaining valuable insights into our client cohort to improve outcomes and service development.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a real and lasting impact--supporting clients at a critical stage in their mental health journey.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic 1:1 interventions and facilitate group activities. Liaise with external agencies to promote holistic, partnership-based care. Ensure accurate and meaningful documentation of service users' needs. Identify and respond to physical and mental health needs. Formulate and evaluate short-term support plans. Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to team development. Signpost and refer clients to appropriate local services across health, safeguarding, and social care systems.

About You

You'll be:

A compassionate and client-centred professional. Skilled in risk assessment, safety planning, and engagement. Experienced in working autonomously and as part of a dynamic team. Passionate about ensuring timely, appropriate care for individuals facing mental health challenges.

?Applications will be reviewed as and when received.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible?

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?Interview Date: TBC

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How to Apply

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*Candidates will be redirected to our Norfolk and Waveney Mind website to apply online.

??Safeguarding Statement

Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 14 weeks

Pay: From 26,530.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: NWM:557