Community Mental Health Practitioner
Relocate to Jersey!
Sanctuary Personnel, an award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1,000 glowing reviews, is recruiting on behalf of a leading healthcare provider in Jersey. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative and supportive healthcare team, offering a rewarding role in one of the most picturesque and welcoming locations in the world.
Why Jersey?
Jersey is more than just an island; it’s a community where your work can make a lasting impact. Combining professional excellence with natural beauty, Jersey offers the ideal setting for personal and career growth. With state-of-the-art healthcare services and a dedicated team focused on delivering the best outcomes for residents, you’ll find both purpose and opportunity here.
About the Role
As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a critical role in supporting the mental health needs of adults in Jersey. Working for a highly regarded healthcare organization, your work will span community settings, emergency departments, and collaborative partnerships with local services. You’ll assess, plan, and deliver high-quality care that promotes recovery, independence, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Referral Management: Review and assess the appropriateness of referrals to the service.
- Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct in-depth assessments, including crisis evaluations, across diverse settings such as homes, emergency departments, and police custody.
- Risk Management: Perform risk assessments and create effective safety plans, prioritizing alternatives to hospital admission where possible.
- Collaborative Care: Work closely with families, colleagues, and partner organizations to deliver holistic, person-centered care.
- Recovery-Focused Support: Empower individuals to adopt strategies that enhance their well-being, independence, and self-care.
- Safeguarding Leadership: Ensure the safety and protection of service users by applying robust safeguarding principles.
- Caseload Management: Lead the management of a caseload as part of the crisis and assessment team, providing timely and effective interventions.
What You’ll Need
- Qualifications: A recognized qualification in social work, mental health nursing, or occupational therapy.
- Registration: Active registration with the NMC or equivalent professional body.
- Experience: Proven experience in community mental health and acute care.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Mental Health (Jersey) Law 2016, safeguarding practices, and psychosocial interventions.
- Skills: Exceptional communication, risk assessment, and collaborative working abilities.
What’s on Offer?
- A competitive salary of £59,717 - £65,805 per annum.
- Relocation support for off-island candidates.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A chance to work with a leading healthcare organization committed to innovation and excellence.
- The unique lifestyle and natural beauty of living in Jersey.
Contact Us
Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a prominent healthcare provider in Jersey. This Community Mental Health Practitioner role is advertised by Craig Osborne. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while enjoying the unparalleled rewards of island living, click “apply” now.
Take your career to new heights in Jersey, where your expertise will make a real difference.
