Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary The Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) for older people work with adults aged 65 and over who are experiencing moderate or severe mental illness. The CMHT's assess, treat, monitor, and support patients and their families predominately in their own homes and, where necessary, can refer to other teams such as the Intensive Dementia Service (IDS) or Home Treatment Team. They can also arrange admissions to hospital when necessary. The CMHT's also provide an 'in-reach service', providing specialist support and assessments for patients' admitted to Community Hospitals. The CMHT'S consist of Psychiatrists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Support, Time & Recovery Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, and administration support. The CMHT's are also part of a bigger team known as the Integrated Team which bring together CMHT's, District Nursing Teams and Integrated Rehabilitation Teams. Main duties of the job The post holder will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for older adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties in: Older Person's Mental Health Specialist Care Settings, the Community, for those under the Memory Assessment Service and the Therapeutic Group setting. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with individuals and their significant others who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. Acting as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, the post holder will provide assessment and psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role. About us 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: 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. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. 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. Details Date posted 01 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-BL-5757 Job locations Mulberry Centre Brent Road Berrow Somerset TA8 2JU United Kingdom Glanville House Church Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5AT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities *The post holder will be based in the Older Person's Community Mental Health team bases in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. *They will have a caseload of Older People experiencing Mental Health difficulties. *They will take on the role of key worker for clients. *They may complete Memory Assessments. *The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision from a band 7 Nurse/OT. Job description Job responsibilities *The post holder will be based in the Older Person's Community Mental Health team bases in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. *They will have a caseload of Older People experiencing Mental Health difficulties. *They will take on the role of key worker for clients. *They may complete Memory Assessments. *The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision from a band 7 Nurse/OT.