Bank - Crisis Practitioner in Kent
The closing date is 25 November 2025
Job summary
Are you an experienced and compassionate mental health professional looking for flexible work that truly makes a difference?
The Kent Crisis Response Team is seeking skilled Band 6 Crisis Practitioners to join our dedicated county-wide service supporting children and young people in mental health crisis. We offer flexibility around night and weekend shifts -- ideal if you're seeking work-life balance or looking to enhance your experience alongside your current role.
About the Service
Our Crisis Response Team provides rapid assessments within 4 hours for children and young people presenting in crisis across Kent. We're a community-based service, working collaboratively with families, schools, and professionals to provide timely support and reduce the need for hospital admissions.
You'll be a qualified professional (Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or equivalent) with registration to your professional body (NMC/HCPC). You'll have:
- Experience working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, including crisis presentations.
- Confidence in autonomous assessment, risk management, and formulation of care plans.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, compassionate approach.
- A sound understanding of safeguarding, child development, and family systems.
- Flexibility and the ability to travel across Kent when required.
Main duties of the job
- Providecomprehensive crisis assessments in the community or school settings for children and young people experiencing acute mental health needs.
- Deliver brief, evidence-based interventions to promote recovery and resilience.
- Support families and carers to understand and manage mental health challenges.
- Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate safe and effective care plans.
- Contribute to the early identification and prevention of mental health difficulties in young people.
About us
? Flexible bank shifts to suit your lifestyle (nights/weekends)? Work with a friendly, passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team? Make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Kent? Gain valuable experience in crisis and community CAMHS settings
If you're motivated by meaningful work and want to use your skills to support children and families when they need it most -- we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver compassionate crisis care across Kent.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£20.88 an hour plus HCAS
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
95-BANK608-NOV25
Job locations
Various
Across Kent
TN12 0ER
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Various
Across Kent
TN12 0ER
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Temporary Staffing Recruitment Team
Temporary Staffing Recruitment Team
temporarystaffingrecruitment@nelft.nhs.uk
03003001530
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