Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner – Initial Response Service
Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join the Initial Response Service in Lancaster, North Lancashire. This role involves working in a dynamic 24/7 service to provide timely mental health assessments and interventions.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing of service users.
* Provide timely communication of risk management strategies to other professionals and agencies.
* Deliver high-quality care, supporting service users with diverse and unpredictable mental health needs.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure holistic care.
Position Details:
* Location: Lancaster, North Lancashire
* Work Pattern: Shifts covering a 24/7 service (full-time or part-time available)
* Contract Duration: 3 Months
* Rates:
* Weekday Rate: £25.00 per hour
* Saturday/Night Rate: £33.00 per hour
* Sunday/Bank Holiday Rate: £40.00 per hour
* Pay Type: Umbrella or PAYE available
Requirements:
* Core profession such as RMN (NMC registered), OT, or Social Worker.
* Experience working in a fast-paced mental health environment.
* Proficiency in risk assessment and management.
* Ability to work across shifts and as part of a multidisciplinary team...