Job summary Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is excited to advertise for a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Crisis Service, part of the Urgent Care Pathway. The Crisis Service provides rapid mental health assessment and brief intervention for children and young people experiencing acute emotional distress. We work to reduce risk, prevent hospital admissions, and support young people to stay safely in their communities, offering trauma-informed, collaborative care at a time of greatest need. The service operates 8am to 10pm, seven days a week, with flexible rota-based working to support timely and responsive care. Main duties of the job A welcoming, multi-disciplinary team environment Regular supervision and development opportunities A chance to build specialist skills in youth crisis care and trauma-informed practice Opportunities for career progression and further training within CFHD If you are a newly qualified or experienced mental health practitioner looking to make a real difference during times of crisis, wed love to hear from you. About us Successful applicants will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust (https://jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/working-here ) Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon. CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework. CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training. Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers. Our children and young people say We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9369-25-0388 Job locations Integrated Childrens Services Fishleigh Road Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification . Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and regular outcome assessments. We emphasise a strength-based methodology, promoting collaborative work with people. This role centers on managing risk and evaluating mental health presentations in the community. You will be expected to respond to both urgent and routine needs, whether planned or unforeseen. Flexibility is key, as you will work across various clinical, community, and home-based settings to meet the specific requirements of each child. Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification . Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and regular outcome assessments. We emphasise a strength-based methodology, promoting collaborative work with people. This role centers on managing risk and evaluating mental health presentations in the community. You will be expected to respond to both urgent and routine needs, whether planned or unforeseen. Flexibility is key, as you will work across various clinical, community, and home-based settings to meet the specific requirements of each child. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy. Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England. Q3 It will be an essential requirement for newly qualified social workers to demonstrate that they have completed The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) before commencing in post or there will be a requirement to complete this within the first 12 months of employment with the Trust. Evidence of relevant continuing professional development Experience Essential Post graduate experience working within mental health environments or willingness to complete the DPT preceptorship programme Desirable Experience managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems Demonstrates sound theoretical knowledge of children and young people mental health practice Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy. Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England. Q3 It will be an essential requirement for newly qualified social workers to demonstrate that they have completed The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) before commencing in post or there will be a requirement to complete this within the first 12 months of employment with the Trust. Evidence of relevant continuing professional development Experience Essential Post graduate experience working within mental health environments or willingness to complete the DPT preceptorship programme Desirable Experience managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems Demonstrates sound theoretical knowledge of children and young people mental health practice Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Integrated Childrens Services Fishleigh Road Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Integrated Childrens Services Fishleigh Road Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Integrated Childrens Services, Roundswell Business Park, EX31 3UD Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom