Mental Health Practitioner

Together with people who have experienced mental health challenges, we provide quality services and support that reduce stigma and promote positive mental health and wellbeing. Job title Mental Health Practitioner Location Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Salary £24,088 per annum Hours 37hrs – This role sits within an 8am – 8pm service to provide flexibility of engagement, Mon – Fri but the main working hours are 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 4pm on Friday. Job type Permanent Are you ready to make a real, lasting impact on the lives of young people and their families? Do you believe that every child deserves to be heard, valued, and supported in their mental health journey? Are you looking for a role where you can be part of a passionate, inclusive, and forward-thinking team that truly makes a difference? At Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind, we are driven by a powerful vision—a society where mental health is understood, supported, and prioritised for everyone. We believe in empowering children and young people, ensuring their voices shape the support they receive. Join our creative, dynamic, and dedicated team as we work together to transform lives across Coventry and Warwickshire. Your passion and skills could be exactly what we need to create a brighter future for young people. We can’t wait to hear from you About the role As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will support children and young people (ages 5-18) through early intervention and prevention activities. Your work will take place in schools, community venues, and Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind buildings. Key responsibilities Support children and young people through 1:1 supported self‑help sessions. Run group sessions, workshops, and mental health awareness assemblies. Help children and young people develop emotional resilience. Provide information about mental health to young people, parents, carers, and professionals. Listen to young people and ensure their voices are included in their support plans. Manage a caseload of clients, with support from your manager. Help children, young people, and families connect with community resources. Complete necessary data collection, including assessments and evaluations. Support the Rise Navigation Hub by helping process referrals. Experience working with children, young people, and families. The ability to engage and communicate well with young people. Knowledge of children’s mental health. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. A commitment to listening to and involving young people in decisions about their care. Good verbal, non‑verbal, and written communication skills. Full driving licence and vehicle access for travel around Coventry and Warwickshire. What we can offer you The following are just some of the benefits that Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind offer its employees: Working culture – based on core values of trust, honesty, inclusivity, enabling, effective and an unapologetic drive for excellence for children and young people. Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays plus an extra day for every two completed holiday years. Wellbeing day– 1 day, per holiday year, to be used to take care of your own mental health and wellbeing. Life insurance policy – Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind are covered by a Life Insurance policy. The death in service payment is 2 x gross salary (tax free). Employee development – Active encouragement not only to assist performance in the current role but also for the benefit of personal development via various means. Flexible working – Core hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, and Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pension – Minimum 5% employee and 3% employer contribution, with an ethical investment policy option. Sick pay – On completion of a 6-month probationary period, Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind employees will be eligible to a period of paid sick leave. We encourage applications from autistic individuals, neurodivergent people, and those with lived experience of mental health challenges. If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. We look forward to receiving your application If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: Service Manager Sabrina Gardner‑Orr or Team Leader Emma Griffiths on 024 7663 1835. If you are submitting a CV, you MUST include answers to the following questions (these can also be found on our application form): Do you have any unspent convictions or conditional cautions?If yes please give details of date(s) of offence(s), nature of offence(s) and sentence(s) passed. Are there any restrictions regarding your employment in the UK, e.g., do you require a work permit? If yes, please provide details. Are you the partner or relative of anyone currently connected with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind (either as a volunteer, service user or employee)? If yes, please confirm their name and project, if known. Do you hold a UK driving licence? This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Interview date: Wednesday 7th January 2026 and Thursday 8th January 2026 Reference: LK MHP 17.12 For an application form and full job description, please use the links below: Only successful applicants will be notified. We reserve the right to close the application window early and without notice should a suitable number of applications be received. Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under‑represented groups and people with lived experience of mental health issues. Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind is a leading mental health service provider and an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr