Community Mental Health Practitioner
Leeds
Agenda for Change
£31,049 - £37,796
Full Time
Fixed Term until 9 February
Ref: INS
Join Our Team as a Community Mental Health Practitioner
Do you enjoy making a meaningful difference to the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and families, then we encourage you to apply to join our dedicated team as a Community Mental Health Practitioner
As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, you'll work closely with NHS colleagues and other sector partners to provide support to service users with complex mental health needs. You'll carry out thorough assessments, develop care plans, and use validated rating scales, assessment and protocols to guide and deliver effective support.
Who we're looking for:
• Proven experience of delivering high-quality one-to-one support within community settings.
• Commitment to supporting clients to take an active role in shaping the support they receive.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, recovery-focused practice and a real commitment to inclusion and anti-racism.
Why Join Us?
We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that.
Here's what you'll enjoy as part of our team:
• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• Hybrid working (where applicable) – enjoy the best of both worlds
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services – your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued
If you're ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Umair Nawaz, Team Leader via or
Recruitment is ongoing, and we're reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.
Good Luck
* We are seeing an increased volume of applications created with the assistance of AI. Please note that all applications will be reviewed to assess authenticity and originality.