Community Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker
East London NHS Foundation Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£45953.00 to £54254.00
- Closing date
- 17 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5702324
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Job summary
Join our Community Mental Health Team in Newham and play a key role in supporting adults with complex mental health needs across one of London's most diverse and vibrant boroughs. We are looking for dynamic, relational practitioners who can build strong therapeutic relationships and work alongside individuals throughout their journey, from periods of moderate need through to times requiring more intensive support. Holding a caseload and working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused care that recognises the complexity of people's mental health, physical health and social circumstances. Newham is a unique place, rich in diversity, resilience and community spirit, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference. As we continue to develop our services in line with the Neighbourhood model of care, we are strengthening our connections with local communities, addressing inequalities, and creating opportunities for skilled nurses and social workers to use their expertise to shape innovative, community-focused care and improve outcomes for local residents. If you are motivated by purposeful work and want to help transform lives and services, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team providing assessment, care and support to people with complex mental health problems within the borough of Newham
Work unsociable hours up to 8pm to suit developing neighborhood model of care offer
Manage a caseload, acting as a case manager when required, setting up, implementing and reviewing individualised appropriate care and support plans.
To conduct comprehensive and high-quality assessments - including risk assessments and Dialogue + plans, involving family and carers whenever possible
To promote the needs of service users and offer and provide training and education whenever possible.
To be part of a Duty Rota responding to emergencies and processing referrals.
To assist the Senior Practitioners and the Operational Lead in the management of the service and deputise in their absence, where appropriate.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum pro rata Inc HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
363-NEW8394980
Job locations
Passmore Edwards
Shrewsbury Road
East Ham
E7 8QP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of psycho education, the Clinical Model and supportive clinical management.
- To act a lead facilitating effective communication between all agencies involved in the care of the service user
- To have knowledge of and practice a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
- Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting.
- To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way.
- Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching and supervision to sustain a supportive learning environment.
- Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements Safeguarding Adults and Childrens policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children.
- Recognise the role of advocacy, promote concept of autonomy and self-empowerment and ensure members of the team comply with this.
- Have an understanding of the KPIs for the crisis service and ensure compliance with Trust Performance Requirements.
- Identify own educational needs ensuring professional updating and development as appropriate.
- Ensure own compliance with mandatory training is maintained.
- Ensure full potential through supervision, appraisals and performance management.
- Ensure that you are suitably skilled in addressing the physical health needs of service users.
- To represent the team positively both internally and externally to the Trust.
Job responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of psycho education, the Clinical Model and supportive clinical management.
- To act a lead facilitating effective communication between all agencies involved in the care of the service user
- To have knowledge of and practice a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
- Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting.
- To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way.
- Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching and supervision to sustain a supportive learning environment.
- Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements Safeguarding Adults and Childrens policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children.
- Recognise the role of advocacy, promote concept of autonomy and self-empowerment and ensure members of the team comply with this.
- Have an understanding of the KPIs for the crisis service and ensure compliance with Trust Performance Requirements.
- Identify own educational needs ensuring professional updating and development as appropriate.
- Ensure own compliance with mandatory training is maintained.
- Ensure full potential through supervision, appraisals and performance management.
- Ensure that you are suitably skilled in addressing the physical health needs of service users.
- To represent the team positively both internally and externally to the Trust.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by East London NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 17 Nov 2026.
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