Practitioner; Adult Support Services

Location: North Kent (hybrid and community delivery; office base in Medway or Dartford depending on role requirements)

Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2028 (with potential for extension subject to funding)

Salary: £24,772 per annum

Posts Available: 3

North Kent Mind is an independent local mental health charity providing a range of support services across Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Medway.

We are committed to delivering person-centred, inclusive and high-quality support. Our work is underpinned by our organisational values:

• Open – We reach out to anyone who needs us
• Together – We’re stronger in partnerships
• Responsive – We listen, we act
• Independent – We speak out fearlessly

We are recruiting three Practitioners to join our Adult Support Services team.

These roles offer a mix of office-based, community, and hybrid working. Posts may be based primarily in Medway or across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley (DGS), depending on service requirements.

The role involves delivering mental health and wellbeing support to adults, helping individuals improve their wellbeing, build resilience and access appropriate services.

Delivery includes a combination of:

• one-to-one support
• group-based interventions
• client engagement and assessment

The balance of delivery will vary depending on operational need and service demand.

• Managing a caseload and delivering structured mental health support
• Undertaking assessments and engaging individuals into services
• Delivering one-to-one and group-based interventions
• Supporting individuals to identify goals and progress their recovery
• Identifying and managing risk, including safeguarding concerns
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service outcomes
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations

The role will be based at one of North Kent Mind’s main offices (Medway or Dartford), with service delivery also taking place across various community locations in North Kent.

Office environments differ between locations and may include a combination of open-plan and smaller room-based layouts, with varying levels of noise, lighting and foot traffic.

The primary work base and delivery pattern will depend on service requirements and may vary over time, including across Medway and DGS locations. This will be discussed as part of the recruitment process.

North Kent Mind is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace, and reasonable adjustments will be considered and supported where required.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience or understanding of supporting people with mental health needs
• Can build positive, professional relationships with service users
• Are able to deliver structured support (one-to-one and/or group-based)
• Have good organisational and IT skills
• Can work both independently and as part of a team
• Are committed to delivering person-centred and recovery-focused support

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements (where service needs allow)
• Travel expenses in line with organisational policy
• Access to training and development opportunities

Please note:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and may interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.