Mental Health Practitioner

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 02 July 2026

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people aged 10-18 who are at risk of offending behaviour?

We have an exciting opportunity for Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to join Surrey & Borders NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) in the Children and Young People Services (CYPS) Mindworks Community Hubs.

We are looking for clinicians who are creative, highly motivated, show initiative and are passionate and committed to ensuring high quality services for people with mental health needs.

There are 2 full‑time posts with SABP bases across the county.

To manage a caseload of young people referred to the service, working collaboratively with other services both internal and external, to provide consultations and mental health assessments to assist young people overcome the obstacles they face and to achieve their potential. These young people are likely to already be working with the Youth Justice Service.

To build a trusting relationship to develop a deeper understanding of the needs of young people and to be able to signpost or refer to more appropriate services. This role will involve outreach into the community to meet young people in their own or choice of environment.

To work in partnership with young people, families/carers and other services regarding decision making and planning to help them to make informed decisions, to enable them to clarify and express their needs and to co‑produce solutions.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trusts to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Key Responsibilities

You will respond to requests for consultation and, when referred, assess and provide goal‑based interventions to young people presenting with mental health difficulties and/or behavioural / neurodevelopmental needs.

The post holder will work closely and in collaboration with housing, education, substance misuse services and other services supporting young people.

Work in accordance with SABP policies and procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people and to protect the public.

Follow lone work according to SABP policy and safety procedures.

Participate fully in the Trusts performance review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.

To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager which are commensurate with the role including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Being comfortable lone working with children and young people.

Ability to engage and build relationships with vulnerable children and young people, who will often have complex backgrounds.

Persistence and tenacity in building rapport and relationships with children and young people, who struggle to communicate and trust.

Being able to think creatively about how to engage with vulnerable children and young people.

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