Mental Health Practitioner, Health Advisor


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG30 4EJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

The must haves for you to be considered for this role Previous knowledge and experience of working in a care environment and with service users who have complex mental health needs Good interpersonal, communication, observation, and reporting skills Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances Able to work flexibly on a shift pattern as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Tomy Thomas on [0800 1299999] or email: [Tomy.Thomas@berkshire.nhs.uk] who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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