Assistant Practitioner

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 26 August 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for people interested in the Assistant Practitioner role in our Central Youth service. The service itself is a community mental health team for young people aged between 14 and 25 years old, staffed by a range of professionals across various disciplines.

We are looking for two committed and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioners to work within our team, to help deliver brief interventions to service users as well as their carers and families, these roles are specifically aimed at working to reduce our current treatment waiting lists.

The role is a community based one with opportunity to travel to meet young people, but also will operate from 80 St Stephens Street, Norwich. The working patterns are flexible, and we are happy to receive applications from those who want part time as well as full time.

Main duties of the job

Whilst experience working with children and young people would make you perfectly suited to this role, we are really open to welcoming people from a variety of different backgrounds who have experience in other areas of mental health. We understand that you will be able to bring with you a wealth of skills and experience to the team and would welcome ways of thinking.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with young people and their families.

The role of the Assistant Practitioner involves holding a caseload of young people aged 14-25 with a variety of different needs. You would work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, which includes, mental health nurses, psychologists, medics, occupational therapists, social workers and family therapists. You would deliver brief, focused intervention with some of your service users and others you would work alongside a more senior member of staff.

You would have access to a lot of training, and the team have forums such as reflective practice, daily huddles and learning slots which means you have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and access specific training in areas that interest you.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-Time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CEN7882340-A

Job locations

80
St Stephens Rd
Norwich
NR1 3SH
United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

80
St Stephens Rd
Norwich
NR1 3SH
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CFYP Operational Manager

Neil Toplis

neil.toplis@nsft.nhs.uk

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The role is a community based one with opportunity to travel to meet young people, but also will operate from 80 St Stephens Street, Norwich.The working patterns are flexible, and we are happy to receive applications from those who want part time as well as full time., Whilst experience working with children and young people would make you perfectly suited to this role, we are really open to welcoming peoplefrom a variety of different backgrounds who have experience in other areas of mental health. We understand that you will be able to bring withyou a wealth of skills and experience to the team and would welcome ways of thinking.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with young people and their families.

The role of the Assistant Practitioner involves holding a caseload of young people aged 14-25 with a variety of different needs. You would workclosely with the multi-disciplinary team, which includes, mental health nurses, psychologists, medics, occupational therapists, social workers andfamily therapists. You would deliver brief, focused intervention with some of your service users and others you would work alongside a moresenior member of staff.

You would have access to a lot of training, and the team have forums such as reflective practice, daily huddles and learning slots which meansyou have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and access specific training in areas that interest you.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.