About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) to join our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support older adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including those living with cognitive impairment and/or frailty, within a multidisciplinary community setting.
The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and colleagues to coordinate person-centred care, promote recovery, and support positive wellbeing outcomes. Under the supervision of experienced mental health professionals and a Clinical Psychologist, the successful candidate will deliver evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions aligned to cognitive behavioural principles, including behavioural activation, problem-solving, emotional wellbeing support, sleep interventions and relapse prevention planning.
This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in older adult mental health while contributing to a compassionate, strengths-based service that values dignity, inclusion, collaborative care planning and evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will work within the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, supporting older adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including those living with cognitive impairment and/or frailty. The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver person-centred, strengths-based care plans that promote recovery, wellbeing and independence.
Key responsibilities include undertaking risk assessments and contributing to risk management plans; gathering and analysing information to inform assessment, formulation and care planning; acting as a named worker for allocated service users; and coordinating care to promote continuity and positive outcomes.
The post holder will deliver evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, including behavioural activation, graded exposure, problem-solving, emotional wellbeing support, sleep interventions, confidence building, medication support and relapse prevention.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest and most diverse NHS trusts in the country, providing mental health, community and specialist services across London and beyond. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and creating an inclusive workplace where staff are supported to develop and thrive.
This role sits within the Brent Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, serving one of London's most diverse communities. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering recovery-focused, person-centred care for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties, cognitive impairment and frailty. We offer regular supervision, professional development opportunities and a commitment to staff wellbeing, making this an excellent opportunity to develop your career in older adult mental health.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will work within the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, supporting older adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including those living with cognitive impairment and/or frailty. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to assessment, care planning, risk management and the delivery of person-centred, recovery-focused care.
The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, families and carers to develop strengths-based care plans, coordinate interventions and support shared decision-making. They will provide evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, including behavioural activation, problem-solving, emotional wellbeing support, sleep management, confidence building, medication support and relapse prevention planning.
Key responsibilities include carrying out risk assessments, monitoring service users progress, maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to multidisciplinary discussions and liaising effectively with healthcare professionals, social care and third-sector organisations to ensure continuity of care.
The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, empathy and excellent communication skills when working with individuals experiencing distress or complex mental health needs. They will actively participate in clinical and case management supervision, quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development, maintaining high standards of clinical practice and professional conduct at all times.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within older adult mental health while contributing to high-quality care and positive outcomes for service users and their carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Bachelors degree at 2:2 in any subject for entry to Postgraduate route Postgraduate certificate (Level 7) for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)
Knowledge/Experience Essential
Experience of work interacting with the public Experience working as part of a team Experienceofanalysingandcommunicatingcomplex information verbally and in writing
Desirable
Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties Experience that supports working with service's diverse local communities (from work, volunteering or personal experience)
Communication/Relationship skills: Essential
Abletoestablishandmaintainempathic,supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, their families and carers Able to receive, understand and communicate confidential client information of a sensitive and often complex nature, includingdiscussingcarewithfamilymemberswithin boundaries of confidentiality. Able to communicate in a sensitive and reassuring manner, with empathy, and where appropriate reassurance. Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of service users.
Desirable
Ability to provide care to service users in languages spoken locally in addition to English
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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Brent Older People CMHT
Fairfield House, Fairfield Crescent
Kingsbury
NW9 0PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)