Social Worker / Occupational Therapist – CMHT
Are you passionate about mental health care and looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive community mental health team? We are currently seeking a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to become part of our dedicated Community Mental Health Team based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. Our goal is to deliver patient‑centred care of the highest quality, while supporting our staff in their roles and fostering professional growth.
Main duties of the job
* Work as an autonomous practitioner within a multi‑disciplinary team to perform comprehensive assessments in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
* Partner with service users and their families/carers to create and execute treatment plans that ensure safety, promote well‑being, and support independence and community inclusion.
* Provide interventions following NICE guidelines to promote recovery and prevent relapse in various settings, regularly reviewing care and outcomes.
* Support and supervise junior team members, act as a mentor/preceptor to student nurses/trainees, and participate in clinical education and practice development initiatives.
* Engage in operational planning, policy implementation, and service development within the team, including leading on delegated projects and participating in research and audit projects.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. If you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold SW England or HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working with people with mental health problems
* Experience of working in a CMHT
* Experience of supervising junior staff
Qualifications
* SW England / HCPC Registration
* Relevant Professional Qualification
* Post‑Graduate Education specifically relating to Mental Health
Other
* Able to travel to undertake work and have the capacity to carry equipment relative to your post
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is 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.
Working Hours
Full‑time, flexible working, compressed hours.
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