Children and Young People Mental Health Service Practitioner
The closing date is 04 January 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 6 practitioner (full time and part time posts available) to join the Leeds Childrens and Young Persons CORE service. The post holder will work as part of a dynamic and busy multidisciplinary team.
CORE stands for:
Children & Young People
Outreach & Home treatment
Risk assessment & Formulation
Enhanced Support
We are a citywide multidisciplinary team from a range of backgrounds, including psychiatry, nursing, psychology and social work. We provide specialist assessment and formulation and intervention for young people up to the age of 18 and their families. We are committed to keeping the needs of the children and young people we see at the heart of what we deliver. The team actively participates in clinical and other forms of supervision.
If you have any questions about the job, please contact Louise Austen-Rose louise.austen-rose@nhs.net or Kay Jeffries kay.jefferies@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
If you have previous experience of working with risk and complex mental health needs, are highly motivate to learn new skills and work with young people and their families then please get in contact with us. Applications are welcomed from those registered with NMC/ SWE/ HCPC/ACP. The successful candidate will work independently and with the wider staff team along with young people and their families.
You will join a multi-disciplinary team which provides professional support and offers collaborative working. You will be welcomed into a service which prioritises reflective practice, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
Main duties will include
Working with children and young people and their families within their homes and a clinic setting. The role is patient facing and you will be expected to work from within a base.
Working as part of an MDT, attending team meetings, formulation and case discussion and working collaboratively with other agencies. Taking the role of duty clinician, triaging referrals and responding to calls where needed. Training will be provided.
Participate in the delivery of a range of evidence-based interventions mental health focussed interventions and actively support leadership.
Participate and support within the assessment clinic and contribute to the assessment and planning implementation and evaluation of care for young people. Develop and maintain effective relationships within wider CYPMHS and external agencies.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
17 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPBDDD1BBA
Job locations
Kirkstall Health Clinic
15 Morris Lane
Leeds
LS5 3DB
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Kirkstall Health Clinic
15 Morris Lane
Leeds
LS5 3DB
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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