Community Mental Health PractitionerinWelshpoolinWelshpoolPUBLISHED MON 11 NOV 2024
Powys Teaching Health BoardrY3pGHrG
Candidates should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and possess strong communication skills. They will undergo a one-year training program if starting at Band 5 to develop the necessary competencies for the Band 6 role. The position offers opportunities for continued professional development and the chance to be part of a supportive work environment. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable, but applications from both English and Welsh speakers are welcome.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Team based in Welshpool.
The role can be offered at either a Band 6 or with Annex 21 -To start at a band 5 and undertake a one year training programme to obtain the relevant competencies and experience to meet the role of Community Mental Health Practitioner in Adult Mental Health and all duties, as indicated within this job description at band 6.
You will be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to provide specialist assessment, treatment and care to a caseload of people with severe and enduringmental health difficulties from within the local community.
The successful candidate will be required to provide care to service users within the legal frameworks of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2, the Social Services and Well- Being (Wales) Act 2and the Mental Health Act (1983)
You must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible in approach, able towork autonomously as well as with statutory and non- statutory service providers.
Effective communication and engagement skills are fundamental to this role, as well as a current evidence-based knowledge and a commitment to working with individuals adopting a recovery approach and a commitment to working within a trauma informed model of care.
In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you a variety of rewarding challenges, continued training and development and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
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