Mental Health Practitioner
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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Liaison & Diversion team in West Yorkshire.
Hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Salary This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £43,609 to £49,175 depending on experience
Location Leeds Hub with travel across the West Yorkshire RegionHow will we support you?
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
- be part of an extended team working across Liaison & Diversion service
- work autonomously in court and police detention cells in order to identify and respond to requests of screening and assessment of people with identified health needs in contact with the criminal justice system
- use validated tools to assess for a number of identified health needs and utilise information accordingly to inform decision-making and facilitate diversion within and out of the criminal justice pathway, creating a clear individualised care plan
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse or Mental Health Social Worker with current registration with the relevant professional body
- Substantial evidence of continuing professional development and post registration training.
- Experience of psychosocial interventions and awareness of substance misuse
- Excellent communication skills and ability to gain appropriate level of consent
- Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
- Knowledge of evidence based practice, health promotion, NICE guidelines and pharmacology
- Knowledge of current legislation relating to community mental health provision and forensic psychiatry
Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients as they would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,175 a year £43,609 to £49,175 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15473
Job locations
Leeds Hub
Joseph's Well, Hanover Ln
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1AB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Liaison & Diversion team in West Yorkshire.
Hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Salary This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £43,609 to £49,175 depending on experience
Location Leeds Hub with travel across the West Yorkshire RegionHow will we support you?
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Liaison & Diversion team in West Yorkshire.
Hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Salary This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £43,609 to £49,175 depending on experience
Location Leeds Hub with travel across the West Yorkshire RegionHow will we support you?
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
Leeds Hub
Joseph's Well, Hanover Ln
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
Leeds Hub
Joseph's Well, Hanover Ln
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Pascale Watson
07967846403
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,175 a year £43,609 to £49,175 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15473
Job locations
Leeds Hub
Joseph's Well, Hanover Ln
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1AB
United Kingdom
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