Senior Mental Health Liaison Worker(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Mental Health Liaison Worker to join our Community Mental Health Service in Somerset. This is a key leadership role within neighbourhood teams and Primary Care Networks, supporting adults experiencing mental and emotional distress — including individuals with complex needs and older adults with comorbidities.
You will play a pivotal role in reshaping how mental health care is delivered across community, primary care, and voluntary sector settings. By working collaboratively across services, you’ll help ensure people receive the right support at the right time, without unnecessary barriers or fragmentation of care.
This role is ideal for a confident clinician who thrives in integrated environments, values early intervention, and is passionate about improving outcomes through joined-up, person-centred care.
What You’ll Be Doing
- As a senior practitioner, you will balance direct clinical work, leadership, and service development, including:
- Leading comprehensive mental health assessments for adults aged 18+, including complex risk presentations
- Acting as the named lead professional for a defined caseload, coordinating care and treatment pathways
- Developing, reviewing, and delivering evidence-based care plans in collaboration with service users and carers
- Providing clinical supervision, guidance, and consultation to colleagues across health and voluntary services
- Working closely with GPs and neighbourhood teams to strengthen continuity of care
- Delivering individual and group interventions, with a strong focus on safe and effective risk management
- Practising as an independent non-medical prescriber, including medication reviews in line with professional standards
- Contributing to service improvement, clinical governance, and quality initiatives
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current UK registration
- Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber registered with the appropriate professional body
- Ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development in mental health practice
Desirable Qualifications
- Training in Motivational Interviewing and/or Relapse Prevention
- Evidence of recent, relevant mental health training
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Significant experience supporting adults with complex mental health and risk presentations
- Proven experience providing clinical supervision to other professionals
- Experience delivering teaching or training within mental health settings
Desirable
- Experience working with service users in community-based settings
Additional Requirements
- Access to private transport to support community work
- Personal Safety Training (desirable)
Working With Us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we value our people and invest in their wellbeing and development. You’ll benefit from:
- Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card discounts and NHS staff benefits
- We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Why Choose Somerset?
Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful countryside and coastline with easy access to vibrant cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter — all within two hours of London.
With excellent schools, more affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, Somerset is a fantastic place to build both a fulfilling career and a balanced life.
Compliance & Eligibility
- This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome
- Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates in line with UKVI requirements
- Current UK professional registration is required
