Job Description

Role Introduction

The MindMate Support Team (MMST) are looking for multiple practitioners to join our expanding service. We are looking for dynamic individuals who enjoy multisystemic working and can engage across the service.



MMST offers early intervention mental health support to children, young people and their families within schools, colleges, and education provisions across Leeds. The service is made up of a range of registered health professionals.



We are now looking for registered health professionals with at least 18 months post qualifying experience of working with children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties to join our growing service. We have both permenant and temporary posts available in various locations across Leeds.



This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills within an early intervention, evidence based service with a supportive leadership team.



We welcome clinicians who can work autonomously and hold a complex caseload of children and young people with varying levels of risk. You should embrace teamworking across wider services including CYPMHS service and third sectors services. You will have a positive approach to change and be forward thinking in your outlook. Your role will add value and contribute to the development of this service by:



Providing consultation, training, advice, and support to staff in education settings as part of the Whole Setting Approach Offering high quality early direct intervention support to young people and their families who are experiencing mild to moderate emotional wellbeing difficulties. Supporting and supervising colleagues within the teams Decision making regarding referrals and liaison with other services Working with multiple services on various sites across the city; liaising with staff; helping to develop pathways; partnership working. Provide dynamic flexible support which is needs led to all areas of the city.


The MMST are committed to supporting continued professional development as this enables us to provide a high quality care and service.



If you have any questions about the job, please contact Sarah.Hickling-Knott@nhs.net

Please Review the and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.



We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.