Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner – Make a Difference in Prison-Based Care
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced mental health practitioner to join our client’s team within a secure environment in the South East of England. If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge in an exciting and unique setting, congratulations—you’ve just found it!
Top-Level Details:
Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner
Band: 6
Location: South East England, HMP Service
Duration: 3 months
Working Hours: 7:30 - 17:30, Monday to Sunday
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: £30 p/h umbrella days - More for Unsocial hours
Essential Requirements: Full, valid UK driving license
A Day in the Life in HMP Mental Health Care:
As a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner working within an HMP setting, your day will be both challenging and rewarding. You’ll begin by reviewing your caseload and attending a morning briefing to discuss urgent referrals and assess risks. You’ll provide comprehensive mental health assessments to individuals in custody, managing a range of complex mental health needs. From facilitating one-to-one interventions and psychoeducational sessions to supporting crisis management, you’ll ensure that each person receives tailored care.
Collaboration is key—you’ll work alongside prison healthcare staff, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other agencies to deliver integrated mental health support. In the aft...