Mental Health Worker

at  NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Come and work for NELFT’s Children and Young People Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) in South Kent Coast and be part of one of the UK’s most innovative healthcare Trusts.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate health professional ( nurse, social worker, occupational therapist) to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team based in South Kent Coast. Driven by the principles underpinning the national CYP-IAPT programme (Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) the service provides the latest in evidence based NICE compliant psychological interventions to children, young people and their families experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.
You will be a highly motivated and innovative individual with experience of working with people with emotional wellbeing and/or mental health difficulties.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please refer the Job description for details