Mental Health Practitioner
Old Trafford, Manchester
Up to £34,000 per annum
Full-Time | Shift-Based Rota
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Mental Health Practitioner to join a well-established Recovery Service in Old Trafford, Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a specialist supported living service, supporting individuals with enduring mental health needs and individuals with a learning disabilities. The service is centred around recovery-focused, person-centred support that promotes independence, resilience, wellbeing, and active community engagement.
The Role
As Mental Health Practitioner, you will work closely with the Service Manager to lead and support a dedicated staff team, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes for service users.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the day‑to‑day management and supervision of the team
- Conducting holistic assessments and developing tailored support plans
- Promoting recovery, independence, and strength‑based approaches
- Building positive, therapeutic relationships with service users
- Working collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
- Managing risk effectively and ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met
- Maintaining accurate records using the ECCO system
- Supporting safe medication management and administration
- Contributing to the overall quality and development of the service
About You
We are looking for a compassionate, organised, and confident professional with experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
Qualifications
- Previous experience within mental health or recovery-focused services
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A good understanding of recovery principles and person-centred care
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the MHA, MCA, DoLS, and care standards
- Experience in risk management, support planning, and care coordination
- The ability to work flexibly on a rota basis
- A professional, proactive, and empathetic approach
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