Mental Health Support Team Practitioner/ Senior Wellbeing Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£47,951 to £56,863 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lewisham, SE6 4JF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Sept 2026

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Summary

To engage therapeutically with clients and their carers in a variety of settings, as appropriate to the needs of the client and to be able to assess the risk of working in particular areas. To be able to assess and manage risk in children and young people and to do this on an on-going basis To take case management responsibilities when appropriate in clinical meetings, giving clear clinical advice with regard to assessment, Risk Assessment, formulation and treatment of identified clients. To recognise responsibility and act according to Trust and national guidelines alongside protocols with the relevant education settings in safeguarding children and adults. To respond to the needs of clients and their carers in an honest, non-judgemental and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups. To demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities for all people. To understand the impact of social & cultural diversity on patients and carers needs and on their experiences of mental illness and mental health services. To respond to the diverse needs of the specialist client group and their carers sensitively with regard for age, developmental stage, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability and the need for their privacy and dignity To understand the rights of clients and carers and to assist them in exercising those rights, where appropriate. To undertake carers assessments and devise an appropriate care plans. To have knowledge of appropriate legislation and its relevance to the specialist area To take responsibility for the decision to discharge clients from care when agreed treatment programmes have been completed. To be aware of and take a role in the CYP Directorate participation programme To effectively and appropriately communicate risks often under difficult, highly charged and emotional circumstances to medical staff, other professionals and families involved in the care of the client. To act as an autonomous practitioner with an understanding of own limitations and recognition of when to seek support. To contribute to overall service delivery and development, with a particular focus on care and referral pathways, and the development of the MHST as required To work closely with the school based and community health professionals, carrying out joint assessments when appropriate. To ensure that own practice remains within legal, ethical and professional parameters and is open to scrutiny from relevant professionals. To demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions with regard to the confidentiality of clients and their families taking into considerations the risks to clients, self and the wider public. To liaise with other colleagues in CAMHS / partnering organisations and especially within schools and participate in different clinical groups in order to share best practice and discuss current and future professional and clinical developments e.g., case review meetings and professional forums To liaise independently and effectively with external partner agencies, co-ordinating meetings and participating in case discussions between teams involved in the care of clients

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