Specialist Senior Assistant Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £37,259.00 i £45,356.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37259.00 - £45356.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, NW1 0AS |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9455-26-0088 |
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Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information the role requirements and duties. Service Purpose To provide specialist mental health support to people experiencing homelessness in Camden who have enduring mental health disorders. The service will improve access to assessments, treatment, and care planning while strengthening liaison with partner agencies across the Adult Homeless Pathway. 2. Service Scope Target Population Adults (18+) who are rough sleeping or within the Camden Adult Homeless Pathway. Individuals experiencing homelessness with enduring or severe mental health disorders. People requiring Mental Health Act assessments or crisis intervention. Core Functions Mental Health Act support and contribution to statutory assessments. Mental health assessments and care planning for homeless individuals. Direct engagement with people rough sleeping, in hostels, and temporary accommodation. Liaison and consultation with homelessness services, outreach teams, and voluntary sector providers. Awareness raising and informal training to frontline homelessness workers. Seasonal capacity support during the winter period, when service demand peaks. 3. Service Delivery Model Location: Community-based, with delivery in hostels, day centres, outreach settings, and health/social care premises. Operating Hours: Standard working hours, with flexibility during winter and periods of high demand. Partnerships: Integrated working with Camden Adult Social Care, outreach providers, hostels, crisis teams, and voluntary sector organisations. Approach: Trauma-informed, person-centred, recovery-focused, and prevention-oriented. 4. Outcomes & Performance Indicators Key Outcomes Improved access to timely mental health assessments and interventions. Reduced mental health crises, A&E attendances, and hospital admissions among the homeless population. Increased engagement with treatment and recovery services. Stronger collaboration between health, housing, and homelessness services. Enhanced service capacity and responsiveness during winter pressures. Performance Indicators Number of Mental Health Act assessments supported. Number of mental health assessments completed within the homeless pathway. Reduction in repeat crisis presentations and A&E attendances. Partner agency feedback on liaison and support provided. Evidence of preventative interventions and successful engagement in care. 5. Governance & Reporting Line management provided by the Focus Homeless Community Mental Health Team Manager and in their absence by the Focus Homeless Community Mental Health Team Service Manager Regular reporting on activity, outcomes, and service user impact to Camden mental health commissioners. Quarterly review meetings with key stakeholders to monitor performance and identify improvements.