Job summary We are seeking to recruit a passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to join the well-established and innovative Youth Offending Service. We welcome applications from Senior Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Systemic therapist, Art therapist and Child Psychotherapists. Experience of working with children and young people is essential for this role. As a specialist mental health practitioner, your goal is to offer face to face treatment to children, using an assertive outreach approach, whilst providing support, consultation and advice to the wider Youth Justice Service. Working with children and families who have multiple and complex needs you will respond to these flexibly and creatively to get the best outcomes. The post sits alongside other mental health specialists in the Therapeutic and Family Interventions Team within the broader Youth Justice Service. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and creative multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to providing a high-quality service in liaison/partnership with other key young people's services. You will be an empathetic person understanding that children who commit offences often have complex lives and needs which challenge their access to services. Main duties of the job As a Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will provide a range of interventions for children and young people referred into the service. This will take place in children and young people's homes or in community venues. Our team is responsible for covering all of West Sussex, working across home, school and community settings. You will have the flexibility to manage your workload in the community and respond flexibly to the needs of children. Contributing to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which will be delivered mainly in the home or community setting. You will work in partnership with, and support the work of, a child's broader professional network. About us Working in Sussex: Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority. Other key staff survey results include: 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 354-CS-21661 Job locations Bridge House Worthing Bridge House Barrington Road Worthing BN12 4SE Job description Job responsibilities This role: The role will be based in Bridge House Worthing, though requests to work from Horsham or Bognor are also workable You will be expected to travel around the county and a car driver is essential. Travel expenses away from base will be reimbursed This part time role of 15 hours and the candidate can select when their working days. Thursdays would be desirable to allow for the Team meetings. West Sussex Youth Justice Service is a multi-disciplinary team which seeks to prevent offending and reoffending by children and young people aged 10 -17. The service works with children, young people, their families, victims of youth crime and the broader community across the county using restorative principles and a trauma lens to reduce risk and increase desistence. The service was rated overall Good in the 2022 HMIP inspection with staffing rated outstanding; the Inspection report noting that Staff within the YJS are empowered to deliver a high-quality, personalised and responsive service for all children. REQUIREMENTS In order to be a successful Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will be: Registered with the NMC or HCPC via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from OTs, Nurses, Social Workers, Drama/Art Therapists, Psychologists Experienced in risk management Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role Experienced working within a mental health setting It would also be advantageous if you are: Experienced working in CAMHS (Children and Young Peoples mental health services) Flexibility with working patterns to include some meetings is essential as is own transport as the role involves travel across the whole Sussex County area. SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely for part of their hours where applicable and in agreement with your line manager. MAIN DUTIES To contribute to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA principles, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To hold a case-load as Lead Practitioner and attend a range of professional meetings about those cases To, provide specialist assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary approach, with specific focus on preventing offending and reoffending To provide risk screening and assessment as well as risk management planning To contribute to and facilitate evidence-based assessments and individual and group interventions To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Service To regularly share and supervise students on practice placement, and junior staff as appropriate Clinical To contribute to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA principles, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To hold a case-load as Lead practitioner and attend a range of professional meetings about those cases To provide specialist assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary approach, with a specific focus on preventing offending and reoffending To provide risk screening and assessment as well as risk management planning To contribute to and facilitate evidence-based assessments and individual and group interventions To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Service To regularly share and supervise students on practice placement, and junior staff as appropriate See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact: Lorna Vincent Lorna.Vincentwestsussex.gov.uk (We are happy to arrange informal visits currently Covid dependant) Job description Job responsibilities This role: The role will be based in Bridge House Worthing, though requests to work from Horsham or Bognor are also workable You will be expected to travel around the county and a car driver is essential. Travel expenses away from base will be reimbursed This part time role of 15 hours and the candidate can select when their working days. Thursdays would be desirable to allow for the Team meetings. West Sussex Youth Justice Service is a multi-disciplinary team which seeks to prevent offending and reoffending by children and young people aged 10 -17. The service works with children, young people, their families, victims of youth crime and the broader community across the county using restorative principles and a trauma lens to reduce risk and increase desistence. The service was rated overall Good in the 2022 HMIP inspection with staffing rated outstanding; the Inspection report noting that Staff within the YJS are empowered to deliver a high-quality, personalised and responsive service for all children. REQUIREMENTS In order to be a successful Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will be: Registered with the NMC or HCPC via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from OTs, Nurses, Social Workers, Drama/Art Therapists, Psychologists Experienced in risk management Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role Experienced working within a mental health setting It would also be advantageous if you are: Experienced working in CAMHS (Children and Young Peoples mental health services) Flexibility with working patterns to include some meetings is essential as is own transport as the role involves travel across the whole Sussex County area. SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely for part of their hours where applicable and in agreement with your line manager. MAIN DUTIES To contribute to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA principles, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To hold a case-load as Lead Practitioner and attend a range of professional meetings about those cases To, provide specialist assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary approach, with specific focus on preventing offending and reoffending To provide risk screening and assessment as well as risk management planning To contribute to and facilitate evidence-based assessments and individual and group interventions To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Service To regularly share and supervise students on practice placement, and junior staff as appropriate Clinical To contribute to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA principles, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To hold a case-load as Lead practitioner and attend a range of professional meetings about those cases To provide specialist assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary approach, with a specific focus on preventing offending and reoffending To provide risk screening and assessment as well as risk management planning To contribute to and facilitate evidence-based assessments and individual and group interventions To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Service To regularly share and supervise students on practice placement, and junior staff as appropriate See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact: Lorna Vincent Lorna.Vincentwestsussex.gov.uk (We are happy to arrange informal visits currently Covid dependant) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/OT/Social Worker with current registration mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role. Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area, including experience working with children and young people. Experience of supervising staff and students Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area Awareness of Trust policies and service specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/OT/Social Worker with current registration mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role. Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area, including experience working with children and young people. Experience of supervising staff and students Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area Awareness of Trust policies and service specification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Bridge House Worthing Bridge House Barrington Road Worthing BN12 4SE Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)