Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£36,943 to £44,900 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Croydon, CR0 1ER
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

This advert is for Central Community Mental Health Team in Croydon based at Jeanette Wallace House. The post holder will receive support around the delivery of low intensity psychological interventions under supervision as part of their delivery of the SCM model of care (see Job Description). Working alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will work closely with other care coordinators and case managers in identifying any barriers to discharge or in implementing care plans. They will work hand in hand with their colleagues in the team, other community teams in and out of the trust, primary care colleagues and the patients family/carers to facilitate discharge. They will ensure that the estimated discharge date as identified during reviews is progressed where possible and feasible. The post holder will work a normal shift pattern of Monday- Friday 9:00-17:00. The post holder will need excellent clinical and risk assessment skills and can work autonomously in carrying out prompt and comprehensive patient assessments whilst ensuring effective transition to other appropriate clinical pathways. The post holder will work as an experienced mental health professional who acting within their own professional boundaries will provide care for service users that are in their recovery journey from severe and enduring mental health challenges.

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