Mental Health Practitioner in the Assertive Outreach Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Community Mental Health Professional to join the South Somerset Assertive Outreach Team based at Holly Court, Yeovil. Working within the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Directorate, you will provide high-quality assessment, care planning and therapeutic interventions for people living with serious and enduring mental health difficulties. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will manage a caseload of service users, delivering recovery-focused care that promotes independence, wellbeing and meaningful community living. You will work closely with service users, carers, families and partner agencies to develop personalised care plans and ensure continuity of care across community and inpatient settings. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a registered mental health professional who is passionate about supporting individuals who can be difficult to engage, working creatively to help service users achieve positive outcomes while contributing to service development and the ongoing delivery of high-quality community mental health care.,

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and develop person-centred care plans for individuals with serious and enduring mental health conditions.
• Manage a defined caseload, coordinating care and regularly reviewing progress in partnership with service users and carers.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions that support recovery, independence and social inclusion.
• Support service users with daily living activities, housing matters, financial management, community integration and the management of challenging behaviours.
• Promote service user involvement in care planning, reviews and decision-making processes.
• Work collaboratively with inpatient teams, community mental health services, primary care, voluntary organisations and partner agencies to ensure seamless care pathways.
• Undertake risk assessments and contribute to the safe management of clinical risk.
• Provide professional advice, mentorship and clinical supervision to junior staff, students and colleagues where appropriate.
• Support the Team Manager in maintaining high standards of service delivery, achieving operational targets and contributing to service improvements.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using electronic patient record systems and ensure compliance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Participate in audit, evaluation, research and quality improvement initiatives to support service development.
  
  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.