ARMS (At Risk Mental State) Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Mental Health Nurse to join the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service - Arms (At Risk Mental State service) in Stevenage. The practitioner will support individuals at risk of psychosis, delivering personalised, recovery-focused care within a multi-disciplinary team. The position involves managing a caseload, working in the community, and contributing to care planning. It offers opportunities for leadership development and flexible working.
Essential criteria
- Education to degree level or Academic qualifications equivalent (Diploma/Degree in in Mental Health Nursing /Social Work / Occupational Therapy)
- Registration with NMC/ HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Advance Training in mental health
- Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interest Assessment training
- Experience and Knowledge
- postregistration experience including solid Band 5 experience
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process; dealing with family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of selfharm.
- Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect
- Experience of teaching and training
- Communication skills
- Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing
- Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports.
- Physical Skills
- Own transportation to travel to various locations
- Education/Training
- Education to degree level or Academic qualifications equivalent (Diploma/Degree in in Mental Health Nursing /Social Work / Occupational Therapy)
- Registration with NMC/ HCPC
- Advance Training in mental health
- Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interest Assessment training
- Experience and Knowledge
- postregistration experience including solid Band 5 experience
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process; dealing with family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of selfharm.
- Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect
- Experience of teaching and training
- Communication skills
- Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing
- Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports.
- Physical Skills
- Own transportation to travel to various locations
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
ARMS (At Risk Mental State) Practitioner
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
Join Our At Risk Mental State Team - Make a Difference from Day One
Are you a qualified Social Worker , Occupational Therapist , or Mental Health Nurse with a passion for mental health care? We're looking for compassionate professionals to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service - Arms ( At Risk mental State service).
Based inStevenage, covering aspecified area in North and South East Hertfordshire , this is a rewarding opportunity to support people at risk of experiencing psychosis for the first time, delivering personalised and recovery-focused care.
You'll hold a caseload and work closely with the wider MDT,helping you build strong relationships and develop your leadership and delegation skills .
We welcome applications forpart-time hours and are committed to flexible working that supports work-life balance.
What we offer:
- A values-driven, innovative EIP service
- Collaborative mini team working
- Flexible working options
- Training in Family Interventions
- Opportunities to grow your leadership and clinical skills
To find out more about our team, visit:? PATH & ARMS Team
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact [contact details rem
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