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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Mental Health Treatment Requirement service (MHTR) have an exciting opportunity for an appropriately qualified Psychological Practitioner to join the team.</p>
<p>The post holder will work within The Mental Health Treatment Requirement service across Lancashire and Cumbria.</p>
<p>The role of the MHTR Psychological Practitioner is to work with people who have been convicted of offences that appear to be associated with an unmet psychological need or problem. The post holder will have detailed knowledge and the practical skills, in order to carry out assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions with this client group, and they will be expected to be able to evaluate their work.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The role is to provide low level psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and learning difficulties.</p>
<p>The post holder will be expected to work in a range of settings including work from Local Magistrates Courts and a range of Health, Social care and Probation Premises with a locality/area and therefore travel is an integral part of the post. The post holder must have a flexible approach in order to facilitate therapeutic sessions in a variety of settings.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.</p>
<p>Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.</p>
<p>We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.</p>
<p>LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>351-SPS1548-MF</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Guild Lodge</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR3 2JH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Recognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification  including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.</li>
        
        <li>BACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years either whilst studying or post qualification</li>
        
        <li>Delivering a range of therapies and interventions</li>
        
        <li>Initial Assessment of Health and Social Needs</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Recognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification  including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.</li>
          
          <li>BACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years either whilst studying or post qualification</li>
          
          <li>Delivering a range of therapies and interventions</li>
          
          <li>Initial Assessment of Health and Social Needs</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Guild Lodge</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR3 2JH</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Guild Lodge</p>
                    <p>Preston</p>
                    <p>PR3 2JH</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Mental Health Treatment Requirement Psychological Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Wigan Talking Therapies</strong></p> <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a <strong>Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)</strong> to join the <strong>Wigan Talking Therapies</strong> team on a permanent basis.</p> <p>Wigan Talking Therapies is a well-established, high-performing service with a strong reputation for delivering excellent care and outcomes within the Talking Therapies sector. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.</p> <p>As a PWP, you will play a vital role in providing evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions to people experiencing common mental health difficulties. You will be part of a dynamic integrated Step 2 and 3 team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion in everything we do.</p> <p>We are committed to investing in our staff and their future. Alongside structured supervision and peer support, you will have access to a wide range of <strong>continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities</strong>, ensuring you can grow your skills and progress your career. We also place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering resources and initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.</p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to join a service that not only delivers high-quality care but also actively supports the growth and wellbeing of its workforce.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
   <p>The post holder will work within <strong>Wigan Talking Therapies</strong> to deliver evidence-based, low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.</p> <p>As part of our dedicated and experienced team, you will receive close support from the management team and regular guidance from Senior PWPs to ensure high-quality clinical practice and professional growth.</p> <p>You will be employed by the <strong>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</strong>, benefiting from the resources and stability of a large, well-established organisation, while also being embedded in a local, integrated network of mental health and wellbeing services across Wigan. This provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the community while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than<strong>160</strong>locations.</p> <p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p> <p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p> <p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p> <p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>21 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7596342</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
      <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
      <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
            <p>WN7 1HS</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements:</li> </ul>     <p><strong>Band</strong></p>   <p><strong>Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am</strong></p>   <p><strong>All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)</strong></p>     <p>1</p>   <p>Time plus 47%</p>   <p>Time plus 94%</p>     <p>2</p>   <p>Time plus 41%</p>   <p>Time plus 83%</p>     <p>3</p>   <p>Time plus 35%</p>   <p>Time plus 69%</p>     <p>4 9</p>   <p>Time plus 30%</p>   <p>Time plus 60%</p>      <ul>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>  <li>fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements:</li> </ul>     <p><strong>Band</strong></p>   <p><strong>Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am</strong></p>   <p><strong>All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)</strong></p>     <p>1</p>   <p>Time plus 47%</p>   <p>Time plus 94%</p>     <p>2</p>   <p>Time plus 41%</p>   <p>Time plus 83%</p>     <p>3</p>   <p>Time plus 35%</p>   <p>Time plus 69%</p>     <p>4 9</p>   <p>Time plus 30%</p>   <p>Time plus 60%</p>      <ul>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>  <li>fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. psychology, social sciences or health. Recognized PWP qualification, e.g. Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice Interventions for Mental Health (APIMH) or equivalent Accredited with BABCP/BPS</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma or Masters in APIMH or equivalent.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of competent delivery of low intensity CBT for Common Mental Health Disorders Worked in a service where agreed targets in place and has demonstrated good clinical outcomes</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering groups for Common Mental Health Disorders Evidence of engaging groups traditionally underrepresented in IAPT services</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. psychology, social sciences or health. Recognized PWP qualification, e.g. Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice Interventions for Mental Health (APIMH) or equivalent Accredited with BABCP/BPS</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Diploma or Masters in APIMH or equivalent.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of competent delivery of low intensity CBT for Common Mental Health Disorders Worked in a service where agreed targets in place and has demonstrated good clinical outcomes</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering groups for Common Mental Health Disorders Evidence of engaging groups traditionally underrepresented in IAPT services</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
      <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
      <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
            <p>WN7 1HS</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
          <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
          <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
                    <p>WN7 1HS</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Clinical Lead for CERN

High Intensity/CBT Therapist/ Practitioner Psychologist

<p><strong>Female Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p> <p>Location - Blackpool</p> <p>£13.50 per hour</p> <p><strong>Role Description Female Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p> <p>Gray Healthcare are recruiting a Female Mental Health Support Worker within the Blackpool area to support a female in her 20's who has a diagnosis of EUPD and lives independently in her own home receiving 2:1 support 24 hours a day.</p> <p>The person we support enjoys walking, listening to music, social media and spending time with her much loved pet cat.</p> <p><strong>Female Mental Health Support Worker Required Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Social care experience, ideally within mental health and with some experience of supporting individuals with EUPD</li> <li>Experience providing encouragement to a person with complex health needs</li> <li>Experience supporting individuals with behaviours which may be considered challenging.</li> <li>Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.</li> <li>You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. <strong>We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.</strong></li> <li>This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> <p>12 hour days contract 1 x 12 hour shift per week with 2 sleeps @ £100 per sleep</p> <p><strong>Induction and Training</strong></p> <p>We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominate approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Highly competitive salary</li> <li>Fully paid induction and training</li> <li>Company pension</li> <li>Professional development</li> <li>Westfield Health Plan</li> <li>Blue light card</li> <li>Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 days</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.</p> <p>This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from females for this position.</p>

Female Mental Health Support Worker

<p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker - SEMH School</strong><br> <em>Wigan</em> <em>Full-time, 5 days per week</em> <em>Start ASAP</em><br> <strong> 90 - 121.89 per day</strong></p><p><strong>Join Tradewind Recruitment and make a meaningful impact.</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?<br> Do you thrive in environments where every day presents a new opportunity to change a life?</p><p>Tradewind is recruiting a dedicated <strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong> to join an SEMH school in <strong>Wigan</strong>, supporting young people who require additional emotional, social, and behavioural support to succeed.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital part in supporting teenagers who have faced significant social, emotional, or educational barriers. You'll work alongside a committed pastoral and SEND team to help students regulate, re-engage, and progress confidently.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Emotional &amp; Behavioural Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions for students with SEMH needs.</li><li>Use trauma-informed, restorative, and nurturing approaches to support emotional regulation.</li><li>Help create a calm, safe, and consistent school environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Relationship Building</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a trusted adult and positive role model.</li><li>Build strong, professional relationships that encourage resilience, communication, and self-belief.</li></ul><p><strong>Learning &amp; Engagement Support</strong></p><ul><li>Encourage students to re-engage with learning and overcome barriers.</li><li>Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and the SENCO to ensure all needs outlined in EHCPs are supported effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and report on progress, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.</li><li>Work alongside staff across the provision to deliver high-quality care and interventions.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting young people with SEMH or mental health needs.</li><li>A calm, patient, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.</li><li>Strong communication, de-escalation, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.</li></ul><p><strong>What Tradewind Offers</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive daily pay: <strong> 90 - 121.89 per day</strong></li><li>Full support from an experienced consultant</li><li>Ongoing CPD including trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and safeguarding</li><li>A highly rewarding opportunity to make lasting change</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to start immediately and help transform young lives?</strong></p><p>Apply today and join Tradewind Recruitment as a Mental Health Support Worker in <strong>Wigan</strong>.</p><p>For more information or to apply, contact <strong>Christina</strong>:(phone number removed) (url removed)</p>

Mental Health Support Worker, SEMH School

<p>Mental Health Support Worker - Alternative Provision</p><p>Blackpool Full-time, 5 days per week Start ASAP</p><p> 90 - 121.89 per day</p><p>Join Tradewind Recruitment and make a meaningful impact.</p><p>Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?</p><p>Do you thrive in environments where every day presents a new opportunity to change a life?</p><p>Tradewind is recruiting a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join an alternative provision in Blackpool, helping young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital part in supporting teenagers who have faced significant social, emotional, or educational barriers. You'll work alongside a committed pastoral and SEND team to help students regulate, engage, and move forward with confidence.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Emotional &amp; Behavioural Support</li></ul><ul><li>Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions for students with SEMH needs.</li></ul><ul><li>Use trauma-informed, restorative, and nurturing approaches to support emotional regulation.</li></ul><ul><li>Help create a calm, safe and consistent learning environment.</li></ul><p>Relationship Building</p><ul><li>Act as a trusted adult and positive role model for young people.</li></ul><ul><li>Build strong, professional relationships that encourage resilience, communication, and self-belief.</li></ul><p>Learning &amp; Engagement Support</p><ul><li>Encourage students to engage with their education and overcome barriers to learning.</li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and the SENCO to ensure the needs outlined in EHCPs are met.</li></ul><p>Team Collaboration</p><ul><li>Monitor and report on progress, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.</li></ul><ul><li>Support staff across the provision to deliver high-quality care and interventions.</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For</p><ul><li>Experience working with young people with SEMH or mental health needs.</li></ul><ul><li>A calm, patient, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication and de-escalation skills.</li></ul><ul><li>A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.</li></ul><p>What Tradewind Offers</p><ul><li>Competitive daily pay: 90 - 121.89 per day</li></ul><ul><li>Full support from an experienced consultant</li></ul><ul><li>Ongoing CPD including trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and safeguarding</li></ul><ul><li>The chance to make a real difference in a highly rewarding setting</li></ul><p>Ready to start immediately and help transform young lives?</p><p>Apply today and join Tradewind Recruitment as a Mental Health Support Worker in Blackpool. For more information or to apply, contact <strong>Christina</strong>: <strong>(phone number removed) (url removed)</strong></p>

Mental Health Support Worker, Blackpool

Role Overview<br><br><p>We are seeking a <strong>Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)</strong> to establish and lead our in-school clinical mental health provision. This is a unique and vital post designed to bridge the gap between pastoral care and specialist clinical services for our secondary school students (ages 11-18) in Blackpool.</p><p>You will be the dedicated <strong>clinical expert</strong>, responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based <strong>early intervention</strong> and therapeutic support, managing clinical risk, and consulting with staff on complex mental health needs.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br><p><strong>Clinical Practice and Case Management</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Triage and Assessment:</strong> Conduct initial clinical assessments and risk screening for students referred with emerging mental health issues (e.g., self-harm, anxiety, depression).</p></li><li><p><strong>Therapeutic Intervention:</strong> Deliver short-term, focused therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT-informed techniques) on a one-to-one or small group basis.</p></li><li><p><strong>Referral Gateway:</strong> Act as the primary link for timely and appropriate referral to external services, including <strong>CAMHS</strong>, and coordinate care plans with external professionals.</p></li><li><p><strong>Risk Management:</strong> Develop, document, and review robust risk assessments and safety plans for high-risk students in collaboration with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) team.</p></li></ul><br><br>Consultation and Training<br><br><ul><li><p><strong>Staff Consultation:</strong> Provide expert clinical guidance and advice to the school's Pastoral Team, SENCO, and teaching staff on effectively supporting students with MH needs in the classroom.</p></li><li><p><strong>CPD Delivery:</strong> Design and deliver staff training on topics such as mental health awareness, de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, and clinical boundary setting.</p></li><li><p><strong>Parental Support:</strong> Offer psychoeducation and guidance to parents/carers regarding their child's mental health journey.</p></li></ul><br><br>Governance and Safeguarding<br><br><ul><li><p><strong>Safeguarding:</strong> Work as a key member of the safeguarding team, ensuring all clinical and pastoral practices are compliant with <strong>Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)</strong> and NMC professional standards.</p></li><li><p><strong>Record Keeping:</strong> Maintain meticulous, confidential, and compliant clinical records.</p></li></ul><br><br>Why Join Our Team?<br><br><ul><li><p><strong>Clinical Autonomy:</strong> Lead your own service model in a supported educational environment.</p></li><li><p><strong>Term-Time Contract:</strong> Enjoy school holidays while maintaining a competitive <strong>NHS Band 6/7</strong> equivalent salary.</p></li><li><p><strong>Professional Impact:</strong> Significantly influence the mental health strategy and culture of an entire secondary school in Blackpool.</p></li></ul><br><br>How to Apply:<br><br><p>Please click apply or submit your CV and cover letter / or email (url removed)</p><p><strong><em>This school s committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references</em></strong></p>

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