Senior Mental Health Practitioner Child and Young Peoples Services

Job Summary

We are delighted to be recruiting a Senior Mental Health Practitioner within the Central Norfolk Youth Service. The youth service currently works with young people aged 14 - 25, however we are in the process of change and future youth service will be working with those 18 - 25 and our current CAMHs service will in the future be working with young people up to 18. This role then whilst initially hosted in the youth service although it is possible it will move to the CAMHs service in the future as the planned age change takes effect.

We are looking for professionals with either a Nursing, Social Work (with additional Mental Health Training) or Occupational Therapy qualification - who will provide mental health assessment and intervention to the people we support. It is a role that is about building relationships, inspiring others, and working as part of a vibrant and skilled team.

If you're inspired to offer support through difficult times, and to help young people and families to thrive, then you may be the right person for our team.

We are open to accommodate a variety of working patterns including part time applicants.

Main Duties of the Job

• Assess the mental health of young people and collaborate with them to plan recovery.
• Provide interventions or help young people find other services inside and outside the team.
• Contribute to service development through project groups.
• Support team members through supervision and peer-mentoring.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 6

Job Details

Date posted: 06 May 2026

Reference number: 246-CEN7957878

Job locations: 80 St Stephens Rd, Norwich, NR1 3RE

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
• Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
• Ongoing professional development working towards degree level (if professional registration is following a diploma level course)

Essential Experience

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
• Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
• Experience of managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Conflict resolution and Breakaway training (or requirement to undertake within first 12 weeks)
• Competent assessment skills
• The ability to use clinical assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and collaboratively
• An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines
• Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act
• Ability to discuss, identify and escalate safeguarding issues in a sensitive way
• Ensure care is values-based, nonjudgemental and equitable, and supports the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity

Sponsorship Details

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

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Address: 80 St Stephens Rd, Norwich, NR1 3RE

Employer's website: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Contact: Community Team Manager Natalie Thorogood, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [contact hidden]