Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a new member to our dedicated and wonderful team. This is a fantastic chance for us to bring in someone who shares our passion for supporting children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health needs in the Hartlepool area.
Our work continues to make a real difference, and recruiting into our team will help us continue to reach young people who can benefit from our support.
We know how important it is to provide both direct and indirect support--whether that's one-to-one sessions, group work, or collaborating with carers and other professionals. Our approach has always been holistic, ensuring that we work in partnership with everyone involved in a young person's care. This new team member will be key in helping us maintain that standard and further develop our collaborative practices
This is also an amazing opportunity for the successful applicant to gain experience that supports personal and professional development.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. As a senior practitioner you will have a genuine interest in collaborative working with young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems and including their carers and families.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their leadership and clinical skills in a community setting.
As a core member of the team, you will also be responsible for your own caseload, providing assessments, care co-ordination and care planning and delivering intervention in the community. You will demonstrate excellent assessment skills, interpersonal, and team working skills and be able to work collaboratively with a range of statutory and third sector agencies.
Nursing candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying.
About us
The team is located from our base in central Hartlepool but we also work into other locations within the community.
We are a small, conscientious team with a kind and compassionate approach to the care of the people who use our service and each other as colleagues
The team are committed to providing excellent evidence-based quality care to young people and their families.
Details
Date posted
10 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata), per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
346-TSC-005-26-B
Job locations
Dover House
Lynn Street
Hartlepool
TS24 7JZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
We welcome applicants from all communities and can offer flexible working opportunities in line with our flexible working procedure.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
2. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
3. Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale)
4. 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
5. Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Knowledge
Essential
6. Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field.
7. Understanding of relevant legislation (. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
8. Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
9. Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
10. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
11. Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
12. Research and development methodology
13. Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Experience
Essential
14. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
15. Providing clinical supervision
16. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
17. Quality improvement activities