Assistant Practitioner

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a person-centred, proactive, and compassionate care environment?

As an Assistant Practitioner, you will:

Deliver proactive, short-term support to clients via telephone, virtual sessions, and face-to-face meetings.

Conduct risk assessments and collaboratively create safety plans.

Help clients navigate and access the most appropriate community-based services to meet their needs.

Support the service in gaining valuable insights into our client cohort to improve outcomes and service development.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a real and lasting impact—supporting clients at a critical stage in their mental health journey.

​Key Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic 1:1 interventions and facilitate group activities.

Liaise with external agencies to promote holistic, partnership-based care.

Ensure accurate and meaningful documentation of service users' needs.

Identify and respond to physical and mental health needs.

Formulate and evaluate short-term support plans.

Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to team development.

Signpost and refer clients to appropriate local services across health, safeguarding, and social care systems.

About You
You'll be:

A compassionate and client-centred professional.

Skilled in risk assessment, safety planning, and engagement.

Experienced in working autonomously and as part of a dynamic team.

Passionate about ensuring timely, appropriate care for individuals facing mental health challenges.

Candidates need to hold a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/Mental Health L5.​

​​​Please refer to the job description for more information. Job Description: JD Assistant Practitioner.pdf


​Applications will be reviewed as and when received.
​We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible​
​​Interview Date: TBC


​How to Apply

​*Candidates are required to complete an application form, the link to the application form can be found here Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx ​once you have downloaded and completed the application form you will be required to upload your application form via the "Apply for this job". If you need to contact us please contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488.

We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions and disabilities. Here at Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is passionate about mental health feels valued and supported.

​​​Safeguarding Statement
Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.