Registered Mental Health Nurse (SPA Practitioner)
£ 39,959 per annum
| Experience level | Mid level | Application deadline | 4th August 2026 |
| Remote | On-site |
Role Overview & Purpose
The Single Point of Access (SPA) Practitioner provides responsive, person-centered support for children, young people (CYP), and families across Swindon. Operating within a SPA model, the role conducts telephone consultations, triages referrals, assesses presenting needs, and provides guidance or signposting to appropriate mental health and wellbeing pathways (such as BE U or local services).
The Single Point of Access (SPA) Practitioner provides responsive, person-centered support for children, young people (CYP), and families across Swindon. Operating within a SPA model, the role conducts telephone consultations, triages referrals, assesses presenting needs, and provides guidance or signposting to appropriate mental health and wellbeing pathways (such as BE U or local services).
Key Responsibilities
- Please quote job reference: ABL 806o
- Referral Triage & Assessment: Screen and triage incoming referrals, conduct risk assessments, perform safety calls, and execute decision-making centered around positive risk taking.
- Caseload Management & Family Support: Manage a small active caseload, offering tailored evidence-based/CBT-informed support and practical resources to parents and caregivers.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside schools, healthcare professionals, social services, and community organizations to ensure coordinated care.
- Quality & Safeguarding: Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, track outcomes for vulnerable or marginalized groups, accurately document case notes, and participate in community outreach.
- Service Requirements: Participate in an on-call rota (including evenings and weekends) to support service needs.
Key Requirements
- Experience: Background in phone-based assessments/support within health, education, or social care, alongside experience managing a caseload delivering evidence-based or CBT-informed interventions.
- Clinical Knowledge: Understanding of CYP emotional wellbeing needs, risk management, and the local mental health support landscape.
- Communication & Technical Skills: Strong active listening, empathetic communication, cultural competency, and proficiency with client management systems and Microsoft Office.
What We Offer
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (includes evening and weekend on-call rota).
- Employee Benefits: Birthday off, flexible annual leave scheme, employee referral scheme, flu jabs, Blue Light Card, cycle-to-work scheme, leadership/staff away days, and continuous training and development.
- Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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