Mental Health Practitioner
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN1 1HE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0634-25-0006 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Deliver one-to-one wellbeing support sessions tailored to individual needs. Co-produce personalised wellbeing plans using the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Work with the person to identify their recovery pathway to move towards their goals, maintaining a person centred, flexible approach walking alongside the person, implementing interventions/safety plans. Facilitate group wellbeing sessions or workshops on topics such as resilience, stress management, and lifestyle habits. Encourage people to participate in local activities aligned with the Five Ways to Wellbeing (e.g., walking groups, creative workshops, volunteering). Support individuals to develop coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and set achievable wellbeing goals. Promote self-management and long-term wellbeing beyond the scope of the service. Ensure ICT systems and data recording systems are used appropriately in line with policies and procedures. Work with colleagues to ensure effective internal systems including but not limited to maintenance of records and GDPR compliance. Carry out work in accordance with policies and service procedures, current legislation and quality standards. Be prepared for, attend, and engage in staff meetings, supervision, appraisal and training as agreed with your line manager. General Responsibilities Confidentiality Ensure accurate and detailed records are kept and to comply with data protection procedures. Work with colleagues to ensure effective internal systems including but not limited to maintenance of records and GDPR compliance. Data Quality General administrative duties to include data collection, monitoring and reporting outcomes. Ensure ICT systems and data recording systems are used appropriately in line with the organisations policies and procedures. Use Views database system or an alternative data software (as appropriate) to capture, track and monitor performance. Health and Safety Ensure compliance with legal and health and safety regulations, such as the organisations health and safety policy and procedure. Marketing and Networking To liaise and network with relevant statutory and third sector organisations. To promote the service to high-risk groups by linking in with external agencies to build relationships and promote the service offer. Promote the organisation to the local community and other organisations. Policy and Procedure To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies. To carry out work in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures, current legislation and quality standards. To keep up to date with the organisations policies and procedures. Professional and Personal Development Be part of a team that builds and sustains a positive, dynamic can-do culture, making the organisation a great place to spend time. Attend and contribute to regular team meetings to maintain effective communication and awareness of progress and development within the organisation and in mental health services in general. Be prepared for, attend, and engage in staff meetings, supervision, appraisal and training as agreed with the wider organisation and your line manager. To work closely with the Management and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Service Delivery To promote the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Model as part of the organisations support offer. To utilise the use of safety assessment and formulation planning when managing safety for people being supported.