Job Overview
We are looking for an empathetic and motivated Associate Practitioner to join the multi award-winning Integrated Access Partnership (IAP). As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will assist with providing mental health triage, assessment and support to individuals experiencing mental health crisis. Using your communication and engagement skills, you will help us deliver the right care at the right time, improving outcomes for service users. This rotational role involves supporting service users across multiple bases, including the Ambulance Service clinical hub (SWAST, Bradley Stoke, Bristol) and NHS 111 Mental Health Clinical Assessment Service (Brisdoc, Whitchurch, Bristol).
Responsibilities
* Telephone triage, assessment and support.
* Emotional support and short‑term interventions.
* Supporting service users to access appropriate services.
* Liaising with professionals across health, emergency services and the third sector.
Qualifications
* Significant experience of working in a mental health setting.
* Knowledge of mental health frameworks and recovery principles.
* Strong interpersonal and communication abilities within a mental health setting.
* A compassionate, person‑centred approach.
* Flexible and adaptable to change.
Employment Information
Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
EEO Statement
We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. All applicants will be treated fairly and with respect.
Benefits
Strong supervision and support, training and development, induction and appraisal, and the chance to be part of a fantastic multi award‑winning service.
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