Job Title: Mental Health PractitionerLocation: Northampton
Pay Rate: £48 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Band 6/7 Mental Health Practitioner on behalf of a private provider in Northampton for a locum position.
This role is open to Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, or Social Workers with relevant experience—particularly those with expertise in dysphagia.
Responsibilities:
1. Complete comprehensive assessments for service users with complex needs.
2. Provide specialist input for individuals with dysphagia, ensuring safe and effective management.
3. Develop, implement, and review care/support plans in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
4. Advise, support, and train carers, families, and colleagues in safe swallowing and feeding practices.
5. Contribute to safeguarding and risk assessments, escalating where appropriate.
6. Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards.
7. Work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
Benefits:
8. Excellent hourly rate – up to £48/hr
9. Flexibility: work up to 3 days a week
10. Opportunity to specialise in dysphagia in a supportive private setting
11. Open to OT, SALT, or SW candidates at Band 6/7 equivalent
12. Referral Bonus – Not the right fit for you? Refer a colleague and earn a reward when they’re placed!
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
13. Band 6/7 equivalent Mental Health Practitioner (OT / SALT / SW)
14. Private provider – Northampton based
15. Up to £48/hr (locum)
16. Up to 3 days per week – flexible working pattern
17. Tracheostomy experience not essential
18. Must have proven experience in this field
Why Liquid Personnel?
19. Free DBS and compliance service
20. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
21. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
22. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
23. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
24. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
25. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
26. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *