Mental Health Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Community Mental Health Team in Bridgwater. You will manage a varied caseload of adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, providing high-quality assessments, care planning, and evidence-based interventions. The position involves working collaboratively with individuals, families, and carers, as well as a wide range of partners across health and social care. You will contribute to service innovation and provide clinical leadership and supervision.
Essential criteria
- RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.
- Significant post registration experience in multi-disciplinary community mental health services.
- Experience of managing risk of clients in crisis.
- Experience of assessment, care-plan, development and evaluation in conjunction with clients and carers.
- Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of mental health difficulties.
- RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Evidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.
- Significant post registration experience in multi-disciplinary community mental health services.
- Experience of managing risk of clients in crisis.
- Experience of assessment, care-plan, development and evaluation in conjunction with clients and carers.
- Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.
- Experience of mental health difficulties.
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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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives every day?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Mental Health Team in Bridgwater. We're looking for a passionate and motivated Mental Health Practitioner who wants to play a key role in the ongoing transformation of mental health services across Somerset.
You'll become part of a highly supportive, experienced and compassionate multi-disciplinary team that responds rapidly to adults who need mental health advice, support and intervention. Every member of the team is valued, and you'll work alongside colleagues who are knowledgeable, approachable and deeply committed to delivering outstanding care.
As a trailblazer for the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults, we have received significant investment to transform community mental health services and continue to develop innovative ways of supporting people within their communities. This is an exciting time to join a service that is shaping the future of mental health care.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of working options, including full-time, part-time and compressed hours.
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