Mental Health Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Overview

We invite applications for a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner to join the Assertive Outreach team within the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for the regions of Calderdale and Kirklees. This is a community‑based role focusing on supporting children, young people and their families who require intensive outreach support.

You will join a friendly, experienced and supportive multi‑disciplinary team, working flexibly to help young clients engage in life‑skills, education, social integration, and recovery‑focused therapeutic activities. The role offers full access to Trust benefits, a structured induction, ongoing supervision and opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Work as part of an integrated multi‑disciplinary CAMHS team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions for children and young people.

• Carry out comprehensive risk assessments and contribute to care planning, ensuring safeguarding and overall welfare of clients.
• Engage therapeutically with young clients — individually or in groups — to promote life skills, social inclusion, education and recovery.
• Collaborate with carers, families and other agencies to ensure holistic, coordinated care.
• Maintain high-quality case records (written and electronic), manage referrals, and contribute to evaluation and audit processes.
• Participate in regular supervision, peer support and, where appropriate, supervision of junior staff or trainees.
• Uphold statutory and professional standards, including adherence to relevant legislation and guidance such as the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Care Act 2014.
• Be flexible in working hours (standard hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00), including occasional extended hours if required.

Candidate Profile & Essential Criteria

Required

• Qualification as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrable experience in working with children/young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Competence in risk assessment, care planning and delivery of therapeutic interventions in a community setting.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team; strong communication and interpersonal skills; good IT literacy.
• A valid driving licence (outreach travel required).
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals; ability to work under pressure and manage a defined caseload.

Desirable

• Previous mentoring or supervising experience; willingness to work toward practice‑educator status.
• Broad understanding of social, physical and environmental factors affecting mental health — and experience of recovery‑oriented, holistic support.

Context & Employer

This role is offered by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust — an NHS Foundation Trust providing community mental health, learning-disability services, and secure services across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality care to support people to live well and reach their potential in their communities. The workforce embraces diversity and reflects the communities served.

All staff are expected to share the organisation’s dedication to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will require a check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in line with statutory requirements.

Why This Role Could Suit You

• Opportunity to work directly in the community, making a meaningful impact on children and families during critical periods.
• Supportive induction, supervision, and continuing professional development within a recognised NHS trust.
• Collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team environment with flexible working and a recovery‑focused therapeutic approach.
• Chance to develop skills in care planning, risk management, safeguarding, and community mental health outreach.