Mental Health Practitioner (Family Safeguarding)

Job Introduction

Job title: Mental Health Practitioner (Family Safeguarding)

A bit about us: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, good schools, and beautiful green spaces. Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively.

The Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Children and Young People’s service are on an exciting journey in its implementation of Family Safeguarding. The role of the Mental Health Practitioner will be a critical role within our Adult Worker Practice Hub – alongside other disciplines (Probation, Police, Mental Health and Substance Misuse) you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• As the Mental Health Practitioner, you will have a recognised core mental health qualification and strong experience in completing comprehensive adult mental health assessments, provide high quality suitable interventions, support and safety planning in a timely manner.
• You will have proven career background in adult mental health and be skilled in providing practical support and strategies in response to urgent needs.
• You will have experience of working and collaborating with a wide range of multi-agency professionals establishing clear referral pathways and risk management.
• You will have strong knowledge of all relevant legislation, safeguarding protocols and procedures relating to Mental Health.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Baring Service.

Our Offer to You

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next Steps

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 31 May 2026. Shortlisting date: Monday 1 June 2026. Interview date: Thursday 11 June 2026. Interview type: Face to Face.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman, Recruitment and Retention Lead, [contact hidden].

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [contact hidden].

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Please note this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa.