Mental Health Practitioner in Bolton BL6 5PY inBolton BL6 5PY PUBLISHED MON 29 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
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Job description
Big pay boosts for unsocial hours, 30% evenings & Saturdays, 60% Sundays and bank holidays.
Permanent Band 6 post with £38,682–£46,580 pa (pro rata) and an excellent NHS pension.
Chance to shape a brand‑new MHST in Bolton — real influence and visible impact in schools.
Clinical supervision responsibility and clear development routes for EMHP supervisors.
Local, education‑facing work from Horwich Hub — good if you balance caring duties and commute.
Strong staff benefits, 27–33 days leave, cycle‑to‑work, salary‑sacrifice car, wellbeing programme.
Based at the Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub (Bolton BL6 5PY), this Mental Health Practitioner role with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT sits in an expanding Mental Health Support Team (MHST) working in schools and further education. You will use low‑intensity, evidence‑based CBT to assess and treat children and young people, manage risk, deliver time‑limited individual and group interventions, offer consultation to education colleagues and families/carers, record routine outcome measures and provide clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners. The post suits registered clinicians (RMN, Social Worker or equivalent) with recognisable postgraduate or accreditable qualifications (CBT, EMHP, CYWP), EMHP supervisor training and CAMHS experience. This permanent Band 6, full‑time post pays £38,682–£46,580 per year (pro rata), requires a DBS and UK professional registration; sponsorship is considered. Closing date: 13 October 2025.
You will be joining a large Trust that supports staff development and service growth as MHSTs expand across Bolton — an opportunity to shape a new team and influence whole‑school approaches to mental wellbeing. The role comes with substantial enhancements for unsocial hours (30% evenings and Saturdays, 60% Sundays and bank holidays), a generous annual leave package (27 days rising to 29 and 33), an excellent pension, cycle‑to‑work and salary‑sacrifice car schemes, a staff wellbeing programme and Blue Light discounts. If this sounds like the next step for you as a compassionate, school‑facing practitioner or carer looking to make a real difference locally, please click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application. For similar roles and support while you apply, jobsincare.com lists helpful opportunities across the care sector.
You will be joining a large Trust that supports staff development and service growth as MHSTs expand across Bolton — an opportunity to shape a new team and influence whole‑school approaches to mental wellbeing. The role comes with substantial enhancements for unsocial hours (30% evenings and Saturdays, 60% Sundays and bank holidays), a generous annual leave package (27 days rising to 29 and 33), an excellent pension, cycle‑to‑work and salary‑sacrifice car schemes, a staff wellbeing programme and Blue Light discounts. If this sounds like the next step for you as a compassionate, school‑facing practitioner or carer looking to make a real difference locally, please click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application. For similar roles and support while you apply, jobsincare.com lists helpful opportunities across the care sector.
Big pay boosts for unsocial hours, 30% evenings & Saturdays, 60% Sundays and bank holidays.
Permanent Band 6 post with £38,682–£46,580 pa (pro rata) and an excellent NHS pension.
Chance to shape a brand‑new MHST in Bolton — real influence and visible impact in schools.
Clinical supervision responsibility and clear development routes for EMHP supervisors.
Local, education‑facing work from Horwich Hub — good if you balance caring duties and commute.
Strong staff benefits, 27–33 days leave, cycle‑to‑work, salary‑sacrifice car, wellbeing programme.
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Big pay boosts for unsocial hours: 30% evenings & Saturdays, 60% Sundays and bank holidays.; Permanent Band 6 post with £38,682–£46,580 pa (pro rata) and an excellent NHS pension.; Chance to shape a brand‑new MHST in Bolton — real influence and visible impact in schools.; Clinical supervision responsibility and clear development routes for EMHP supervisors.; Local, education‑facing work from Horwich Hub — good if you balance caring duties and commute.; Strong staff benefits: 27–33 days leave, cycle‑to‑work, salary‑sacrifice car, wellbeing programme.
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To work as a Mental Health Practitioner in the UK, you typically need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills. Here are some key areas to focus on:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or a related field is usually required.
2. Postgraduate Training: For some roles, a postgraduate qualification in mental health or a specific area (e.g., counselling, psychotherapy) may be necessary.
3. Registration: Depending on your profession (e.g., nurse, social worker), you may need to be registered with appropriate regulatory bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Social Work England.
Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others helps build trust and rapport with clients.
3. Active Listening: Being able to listen attentively and without judgment is crucial for effective assessment and support.
4. Assessment Skills: Skills in conducting mental health assessments to determine the needs and risks of clients.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual needs of clients.
6. Crisis Management: Skills to assess situations effectively and respond appropriately to crises.
7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and their impact on mental health.
8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
9. Clinical Skills: For certain roles, knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions (CBT, DBT, etc.) may be required.
10. Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities to manage case loads and documentation efficiently.
11. Resilience and Self-Care: Ability to manage your own mental health and well-being while working in a demanding environment.
Additional Considerations:
- Personal Experience: Some practitioners benefit from personal experience with mental health, either through their own challenges or through connections with family and friends.
- Continued Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in regular training and professional development to stay updated with the latest research and practices in mental health.
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