Secure Service: Community Assistant Practitioner

Job Summary

Thinking of a change? A challenge? And coming home feeling really satisfied that you have made a difference to someone. Then please consider this role.

Hello, I am Lucia Hanning-Heskett and I am the Community Team Manager for the Norfolk (North) Secure Service Community Team. We are excited to advertise for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the team on a permanent basis- 37.5 hour a week. We recognise the importance of promoting a work-life balance and cover weekdays only.

We are seeking applicants with at least 2 years' experience in mental health and preferably Community experience also.

We are a friendly and committed team that delivers a high standard of care to service users across Norfolk within the Community and also working with the service user prior to their discharge. We have a wealth of experienced colleagues who are focused on recovery and making a difference thereby having a positive impact on the quality of life for our service users. We also thrive and encourage new ideas, motivation and future thinking.

The role is well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused multi-disciplinary forensic community team. Do you believe in co-production and embrace its principles?

You will be expected to work with the team on delivering additional projects, such as Community Events, champions roles, magazines and other specific sessions.

Main duties of the job

Working with the Norfolk (North) Secure Services Forensic Community Mental Health Team to provide recovery-focused community care. Direct clinical work with service users, families, and carers. Also linking in with wards across the locality and Multi-agency working.

The role involves working collaboratively, holistically, and patient-centered. Delivering support within the Care Programme Approach. You will have the opportunity to be case manager for specific service users and work to support them through their recovery pathway. Working within the confines of a robust co-produced care plan that meets the individual service users' needs whilst managing any risk factors for the individual or others.

New ideas and enthusiasm are embedded in this role and working with other Band 4 staff to support and go forward in developing the service. Seeking out different ways of working with others and possible restrictions impacting their future recovery pathway.

Lone working and assisting in group work will be incorporated within the role. Travelling across Norfolk and occasionally Suffolk to visit Service users assigned to your caseload. Case management of specific Service users will also be part of your duties, this includes leading on and working alongside the service users and leading the aftercare agreed.

Applicants will manage their own appointments/diary prioritizing safety and clinical work. Attending several MDT meetings and supporting the Band 6 FCPN and management.

About Us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Date posted: 10 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year Gross per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 246-GYW7039046

Job locations: Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich, NR6 5BE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to complete collaborative assessments (my recovery plan, Dialog+, Combined assessments and supporting HCR-20 assessments) and review 117/CPA with Service users and their friends, family and carers.

Participating in covering the Duty calls at least once a week.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health L5

Experience Essential

• Working with Service Users with mental health needs
• Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process.

Skills Essential

• Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner

Other Essential

• Able to travel independently

Knowledge Essential

• Risk Assessment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address
Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich, NR6 5BE

Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx