Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Assistant Practitioner role working in the Intensive Day Service at Benfield House and in the Intensive Day Service at Home pathway.
We are looking for a motivated and driven person, who has experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and in particular those with eating disorders. This post involves working closely with the occupational therapists and MDT to ensure patient care and service delivery is of a high quality.
Training and ongoing support will be provided to facilitate the successful candidate in their role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to assist in the assessment, formulation and delivery of interventions under the direction of a registered practitioner.
This role will involve working directly with patients to implement and support their therapy programmes.
The post holder will work across the IDS pathway, which includes supporting individuals in their own homes and local environments.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th July 2025
Closing date : 12th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th July 2025
Closing date : 12th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
- Have experience of working with service users with complex health needs (designated by the service)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with communication difficulties
- Experience of facilitating group and 1:1 activity
- Experience of working in mental health settings
- Understanding of the boundaries of an assistant practitioner role
- Experience of working in the community
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT literate
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment
- Skills in engaging others in activities
- Group work skills
Role/Team Specific requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of eating disorders
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Commitment to client centred non discriminatory practice
- Demonstrate a commitment to life long learning
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Good time management skills
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
- Have experience of working with service users with complex health needs (designated by the service)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with communication difficulties
- Experience of facilitating group and 1:1 activity
- Experience of working in mental health settings
- Understanding of the boundaries of an assistant practitioner role
- Experience of working in the community
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT literate
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment
- Skills in engaging others in activities
- Group work skills
Role/Team Specific requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of eating disorders
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Commitment to client centred non discriminatory practice
- Demonstrate a commitment to life long learning
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Good time management skills
- Good organisational skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
