Total 72 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bracknell, RG12 2UT

We are looking for a registered Social Worker or AMHP with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and proven post qualifying experience. You will need to have direct management experience within adult’s social services where you can demonstrate strong and successful leadership and implement service improvements.

Based at the offices of the Community Mental Health team, you will work as part of a joint team, funded by both Health and Social Care. This will require you to manage multiple demands on your time and expertise.

As an Assistant Community Services Manager, you will be expected to provide guidance and advice across the whole team and participate in Safeguarding and Operational Management rotas, as well as deputising for the Service Manager across Health and Social Care activities.

Key responsibilities...
To assist the Service Manager with agreed delegated responsibilities, in order to contribute to the provision of a community mental health service for adults.
To provide professional supervision and guidance to staff as well as recruitment, training, appraisal and where appropriate performance management.
To ensure that arrangements for support are cost-effective before they are submitted for approval and that staff understand their responsibilities in relation to financial management.
To take responsibility for safeguarding investigations and in addition to act as the decision maker.
To manage complaints where required and verify assessments and authorise when appropriate.

Our benefits include…
Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).
Annual leave purchase policy.
Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Local government pension scheme.
Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
Staff dental and health plans.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.

Interview date
Interview date is to be confirmed.

Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Molyn Kapuya - Interim Community Services Manager

Tel: 0118 904 6800

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

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The 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role: You must be a Registered Nurse active on the NMC register Committed to professional development Ability to carry / manoeuvre light to moderate loads You will hold a valid UK drivers license with access to a vehicle For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Fiona Howell on 07768 987992 or fiona.howell@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role: 1. A registered nurse, HCP or social worker with a recognised degree-level qualification and professional registration. 2. Previous, significant experience of working with individuals with a dual-diagnosis. 3. Dynamic and proactive, and excited to take on a new challenge. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Sarah Beaumont on 0118 904 6800 or email sarah.beaumont@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse, other healthcare professional or social worker to work across the Bracknell Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and substance misuse service, New Hope. This is a Band 6 role.

We are looking for a registered professional who is driven, passionate and excited to be working with and the link between two essential community services to make a real difference to our service users’ lives.

The successful candidate will support a caseload of individuals with complex mental illness with substance misuse difficulties. They will also help to support colleagues in both teams to understand the complex interplay of mental health and substance misuse by carrying out assessments and contributing to care plans and Recovery Plans.

The role will offer autonomy and variety, working across two supportive teams. The role will also offer flexibility, with the successful candidate able to benefit from a hybrid approach to working, if desired.
• To support a caseload of individuals with mental illness and substance misuse difficulties.
• To work across the CMHT and New Hope (DAAT) teams, providing support via their unique dual specialism.
• To use appropriate, evidence based, therapeutic interventions to address the co-occurring mental health, alcohol and substance use needs of service users and their families.
• Assessment of risk and care needs in line with both team’s models of work and recovery. To use these assessments to then inform the care and support that is provided to the individual.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust site

The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

1. A registered nurse, HCP or social worker with a recognised degree-level qualification and professional registration.
2. Previous, significant experience of working with individuals with a dual-diagnosis.
3. Dynamic and proactive, and excited to take on a new challenge.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sarah Beaumont on 0118 904 6800 or email sarah.beaumont@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The must haves for this role: A registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) in School Nursing and active on the NMC register High standard of clinical work and ability to develop andmaintaintrusting relationships with children/young people. A degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads. Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Alison Stares on 07919 217475 or email alison.stares@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Full time Band 7 practitioner (qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Supervision) to join the CAMHS Mental Health Support Team in Bracknell.

The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) provide assessments and short-term, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to young people with mild to moderate mental health needs. Clinicians working for the Mental Health Support Team service will promote the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people in educational settings in Schools. They will offer advice, information and support to young people and families, and consultation and training to professionals, as appropriate. You may provide outreach support to promote engagement, where needed. You will lead the Slough Mental Health Support Team (MHST) and work closely with your Getting Help Team (GHT) colleagues and the MHST/Getting Help Team Lead to provide mental health consultations and advice to partner agencies, including the Local Authority, Youth Offending Teams and CAMHS pathways.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of and contribute to a creative, supportive, and innovative service. This is an important post at the interface with education settings, partner agencies and specialist CAMHS. The Mental Health Support Team sits alongside the Getting Help Team. Operational management and clinical supervision will be provided within Berkshire Healthcare CAMHS.
• Clinical assessmentsfor young people up to the age of 18 years, presenting with mild to moderate mental health problems

• Evidence-based therapeutic interventions (individual, group, family, asappropriate)
• To offer training,consultationand supervision to external agencies with regards to the mental health presentation of children and young people who are accessing the MHST.
• Within schools actively promote the wholeschool-basedapproach to developing andmaintainingemotional health and well-being.  
• Provide leadership to the MHST,and deputisingleadership to the team asrequired.
• Ensuring liaison and joint working between the Getting Help / MHST and the locality Early Help Hub and specialist CAMHS services.
• Use of routine outcome measures to promote active participation from young people and evaluate the effectiveness ofinterventions.
• Trainingto professionals
• Supervision, asappropriate torole–see detailed job description in separate attachment.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The4“must haves” for this role:

1. Appropriate qualificationas detailed in the JD and experience of working with young people with mental health difficulties

1. Passion for providing collaborative and evidence-based mental health care

1. Enthusiasm for multi-professional and multi-agency working

1. Be a car user to enable travel between sites,orhavethe ability totravel between sitesvia public transport


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.


We’recommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to email: Yani Chocalingum (Bracknell Team Lead) onyani.chocalingum@berkshire.nhs.ukor Jade Hens (Slough Team Lead) onjade.hens@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help. 

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.




This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The must haves for this role: National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare Registration with the GDC It is essential that you either have access to a vehicle for work purposes or can travel to meet service needs. *Please note not all office locations or client care bases may be reached by public transport*. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare! We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The "must haves" for this role: Registered Mental Health Practitioner i.e., RMN. Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations. Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes, with the appropriate insurance for business use. Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package. Current working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9.00am 19.00pm (Shifts are: 09.00 17.00 or 11.00-19.00 Monday to Friday and 9.00 15.00 on Sat Sun and Bank Holidays). We also have remote working with the opportunity to work from home on occasions. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Interviews are due to be held on 22 November 2024. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Sue May on 0118 904 6900 or email susan.may@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated Band 6 CPN to work as part of the CMHT for Older Adults.

The post holder will be a member of the Bracknell CMHT for Older People and as such will be mainly based at based at Church Hill House in Bracknell and work within its hours of operation as set out in its operational policy.

We are looking to recruit a CPN who enjoys working with older people to help a multi disciplinary team deliver a “needs lead service”. You will carry out comprehensive assessments of older adults and offer treatment and support to older people, including those in crisis.

You will have a role in supporting the delivery of the pathway for people with dementia experiencing psychological and behavioural distress and acquiring expertise in this area. As part of the role, you will receive up to date training and supervision from our clinical psychology team as well as mandatory supervision and participation at group supervision.
As a member of the MDT, your role will be varied, you will manage a caseload; participate in duty shifts, carrying out duty assessments for new service users, attend LAP meetings, and to lead shifts to manage the home treatment team caseload.

The post holder will also offer support to carers and maintain good liaison with GP practices, local care homes and other relevant agencies.
• To have clinical responsibility for a case load as specified by the Clinical Team Leader.
• To assess service user needs, plan effectively, monitor and evaluate interventions using evidence-based practice which is relevant to individual needs and within a framework of research and audit.
• Collaborate with other agencies/stakeholders and represent BHFT mental health services at the locality access point (LAP) meetings.
To participate in the home treatment team and duty work on a rota basis as directed by the clinical lead.
• To ensure the implementation of Trust and national policies regarding CPA and risk strategies, and in accordance with the current legislation.
• To maintain comprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:

• Registered Mental Health Practitioner i.e., RMN.
• Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations.
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes, with the appropriate insurance for business use.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.

Current working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 19.00pm (Shifts are: 09.00 – 17.00 or 11.00-19.00 Monday to Friday and 9.00 – 15.00 on Sat – Sun and Bank Holidays). We also have remote working with the opportunity to work from home on occasions.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Interviews are due to be held on 22 November 2024.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sue May on 0118 904 6900 or email susan.may@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the SEN team. We are seeking to supplement our vibrant and busy Speech and Language department with a therapist who is keen to work with a strong specialist team. The department works closely with education staff in and outside the classroom and provides therapy/assessments for a wide range of students. This includes students in mainstream and in the department, which is a Specialist Resourced Provision for students with a language disorder.Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. Main responsibilities:To effectively manage a caseload of students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)To take part in the development of the Speech and Language department and the wider school.To conduct outreach work with other schools, as required.Be responsible for a defined caseload in terms of assessment and differential diagnosis devising; delivering and evaluating programmes; contributing to IEPs, annual reviews, transition plans and statements of education need, as appropriate.Provide speech and language assessment and intervention to identified mainstream pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) You will need:Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)Holds a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy that is recognised by the RCSLTWillingness to undertake ongoing trainingRelevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levelExperience working with parents, carers and professionals What’s in it for you:Professional development and career progressionGenerous pension schemeAn Employee Assistance ProgrammeGym DiscountsFree eye testsCycle to work schemeGreen car schemeBeing part of a great team and expanding organisation Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Closing date for receipt of applications is 8th November. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Minimum of 2 years secretarial experience Advance computer and audio typing skills Ability to prioritise and manage demanding workload For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Leslie Kay (Business Support Manager) on 0118 904 6800 or email leslie.kay@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Degree in Nursing NMC Registration Recent relevant clinical experience A valid driving licence and use of a car for work are essential. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Maria Doran on 07770735059, wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

The "must haves" for this role: Registered Mental Health Practitioner i.e., RMN. Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations. Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes, with the appropriate insurance for business use. Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package. Current working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9.00am 19.00pm (Shifts are: 09.00 17.00 or 11.00-19.00 Monday to Friday and 9.00 15.00 on Sat Sun and Bank Holidays). We also have remote working with the opportunity to work from home on occasions. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Interviews are due to be held on 25 October 2024. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Sue May on 0118 904 6900 or email susan.may@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated Band 6 CPN to work as part of the CMHT for Older Adults.

The post holder will be a member of the Bracknell CMHT for Older People and as such will be mainly based at based at Church Hill House in Bracknell and work within its hours of operation as set out in its operational policy.

We are looking to recruit a CPN who enjoys working with older people to help a multi disciplinary team deliver a “needs lead service”. You will carry out comprehensive assessments of older adults and offer treatment and support to older people, including those in crisis.

You will have a role in supporting the delivery of the pathway for people with dementia experiencing psychological and behavioural distress and acquiring expertise in this area. As part of the role, you will receive up to date training and supervision from our clinical psychology team as well as mandatory supervision and participation at group supervision.
As a member of the MDT, your role will be varied, you will manage a caseload; participate in duty shifts, carrying out duty assessments for new service users, attend LAP meetings, and to lead shifts to manage the home treatment team caseload.

The post holder will also offer support to carers and maintain good liaison with GP practices, local care homes and other relevant agencies.
• To have clinical responsibility for a case load as specified by the Clinical Team Leader.
• To assess service user needs, plan effectively, monitor and evaluate interventions using evidence-based practice which is relevant to individual needs and within a framework of research and audit.
• Collaborate with other agencies/stakeholders and represent BHFT mental health services at the locality access point (LAP) meetings.
To participate in the home treatment team and duty work on a rota basis as directed by the clinical lead.
• To ensure the implementation of Trust and national policies regarding CPA and risk strategies, and in accordance with the current legislation.
• To maintain comprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:

• Registered Mental Health Practitioner i.e., RMN.
• Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations.
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes, with the appropriate insurance for business use.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.

Current working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 19.00pm (Shifts are: 09.00 – 17.00 or 11.00-19.00 Monday to Friday and 9.00 – 15.00 on Sat – Sun and Bank Holidays). We also have remote working with the opportunity to work from home on occasions.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Interviews are due to be held on 25 October 2024.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sue May on 0118 904 6900 or email susan.may@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024

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Interview will be held on 5th Nov 2024

This is an exciting time of growth and change within East Berkshire as our CAMH service is currently working collaboratively with children and young people, and partners to deliver the Governments Programme for mental health support to be available in schools and to provide early access to mental health assessment, formulation and support to children, young people and families.


To support the development of our established Getting Help Teams and Mental Help Support Teams, we are looking to recruit a Senior Mental Health Practitioner. We have an exciting new position available via an 18-month fixed term contract in Bracknell.


In line with the Government’s priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the Senior Mental Health Practitioner role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team providing assessment, formulation and early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings, community settings and healthcare sectors in England

1. Review referrals to the Getting Help Service and undertake a structured triage assessment to determine the mental health needs of the child or young person, assessing risk and formulating need.
2. Undertake face to face assessment of young people referred to determine need for further care or level of risk.
3. Formulate the primary presenting needs and difficulties of the young person, making appropriate judgments that best improve the treatment outcomes for the child, young person and their families’ as well as improve resilience and recovery and which mitigates risk to themselves or others.
4. Consider a range of options regarding treatment interventions providing them with specialised advice concerning care.
5. Referring to the appropriate service for support/intervention or arranging a more detailed face to face assessment if required.
6. To be trained and confident in delivering evidence-based interventions/ psychoeducation and using routine outcome measures.
7. To care co-ordinate and manage a defined caseload of children and young people presenting with emotional health and wellbeing difficulties.
8. Co-ordinate and deliver individualised care packages / programmes for children and young people and evaluate these programmes, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with national guidelines and trust policy.
9. Provide specialist mental health advice, consultation and signposted using an outcome-based triage model, to schools, local voluntary sector services and authority partners.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The “must haves” for this role:
• be friendly, self-motivated, and self-organising,
• be confident in working in a multiagency setting, working collaboratively with colleagues in schools and across the wider system,
• enjoy regular collaboration with your peers and the senior colleagues to whom you report
• as a person, will always be looking for new or better ways to deliver care and be keen to learn, and
• most of all will have a calm, friendly and compassionate outlook and have a keen interest in working in a schools setting.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to emailJade Hens (Team Lead)jade.hens@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

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