At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with mental health difficulties through assessments and practical guidance.
- Company: Join Northpoint as part of the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service, focusing on community-based mental health support.
- Benefits: Part-time role (21 hours/week) with a salary range of £32,073 – £39,043 pro rata.
- Other info: This is a fixed-term position covering maternity leave.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative approach to mental health care in primary settings.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health support and understanding of anxiety and depression required.
The predicted salary is between 32073 - 39043 £ per year.
Do you want to be part of the change we’re bringing to mental health support? We have a unique opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Northpoint as part of the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service. This role will see you working across GP surgeries, supporting people with their mental health in a way that is practical, compassionate, and rooted in community. You will play a key part in helping individuals better understand and manage their mental health, offering assessment, support and guidance to enable people to take positive steps towards wellbeing. You will join us on a fixed term basis (maternity cover), part time (21 hours per week) on a salary of £32,073 – £39,043 (pro rata, AfC Band 5).
What you will be doing as our Mental Health Practitioner:
- Work alongside GP practices as part of a Primary Care Network to support people with common mental health difficulties.
- Carry out assessments, triage and care navigation to ensure people get the right support at the right time.
- Provide practical, short-term support to help individuals manage anxiety, depression and distress.
- Support people to access wider community services, peer support and wellbeing resources.
- Manage a caseload, offering structured sessions and maintaining clear, accurate records.
- Work collaboratively with GPs and wider multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.
- Help people build confidence, resilience and skills to improve their mental wellbeing.
What are we looking for in our ideal Mental Health Practitioner:
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs, including assessment and support.
- An understanding of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
- Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate clearly and sensitively.
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage a caseload.
- Confidence in working both independently and as part of a wider team.
- A commitment to inclusivity, empowerment and supporting people to take an active role in their wellbeing.
Closing date: 21st June 2026. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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Northpoint is dedicated to improving mental health support within the community. Located in Leeds, they offer a compassionate approach to wellbeing. The team values inclusivity and empowerment, ensuring that individuals take an active role in their mental health journey.
