Mental Health Practitioner

Dawlish, Devon (On-site)
£16,212 - £18,851.43 per year (This is the pro-rata salary)
Part-time (21 hours per week - over a 7 day week rota across two sites)
Permanent

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Job description

Join Our Team as a Mental Health Practitioner
Location: Stewart Garden’s, Dawlish, Devon.

Working hours: 1 x Part-time role available (21 hours per week - over a 7 day week rota across two ECRS locations in Devon)

Devon Enhanced Community Recovery Service (ECRS)
We provide specialist, CQC-registered supported accommodation for adults with complex mental health needs. Our focus is on recovery, building independence, and helping people move towards their future goals.

Are you an experienced Mental Health Practitioner looking to make a real impact? We’re seeking a dedicated individual to join our integrated team at Stewart Garden’s, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to people with complex and enduring mental health needs.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll provide clinical leadership, support transitions, mentor staff, and ensure person-centred care planning.

 

What will you do?

  • Deliver and oversee clinical care for service users
  • Complete robust clinical assessments and attend key meetings (CPA reviews, Section 117, referrals)
  • Support transitions from hospital/CAMHS to community placements
  • Facilitate training on recovery models, medication, capacity, and more
  • Mentor staff and promote reflective practice
  • Oversee risk assessments and ensure governance standards
  • Liaise with external professionals and provide reports for GPs, tribunals, and stakeholders

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Qualified Mental Health Professional (Nurse, OT, Social Worker, Psychologist) with 12+ months post-registration experience
  • Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act, DoLS, MCA, and safeguarding procedures
  • Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
  • Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
  • Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
  • Proficiency in IT systems and clinical record keeping
  • Understanding of CQC standards

If you’re committed to recovery-focused, person-centred care and want to lead by example, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver outstanding mental health support!

Organisation
Rethink Mental Illness View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 501 - 1000

We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.

Posted on: 26 February 2026
Closing date: 19 March 2026 at 10:24
Job ref: Mental Health Practitioner - Dawlish
Tags: Mental Health, Psychology / Therapy, Social / Support Work

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