Community PractitionerNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Community Practitioner to join our dynamic Children's Mental Health assessment and Treatment Pathway in Sunderland CYPS.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people with complex mental health needs.

You will be central to the coordination and delivery of assessments and treatment, working closely with families, schools, and multi-agency partners to ensure timely, child-centred, and evidence-based care.

We're looking for someone who is:o A registered health or social care professional (e.g. mental health or learning disability nurse, OT, Social Worker.)o Experienced in working with children, young people, and familieso Confident in assessing developmental, behavioural, or emotional needso Skilled in multi-agency working and collaborative practiceo Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy caseload, including concise and timely completion of documentation.o Compassionate, child-focused, and committed to improving outcomes

Experience in children's mental health is desirable but we welcome applicants with transferable skills.

Training and supervision will be provided.

Main duties of the job

o Coordinating and contributing to mental health assessment and interventions, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.o Offering evidence based interventions.o Providing clear, compassionate communication with parents, carers, and professionalso Participating in MDT discussions and formulation meetings

o Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Job description

Our service values innovation, compassion, and teamwork. We are committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. We welcome practitioners who share our enthusiasm for highquality, inclusive, and evidenceinformed practice.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th October2026

Closing date : 10th November 2026

We welcome your application.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Sunderland Children and Young People's Service is a well-established, multi-disciplinary community team providing high-quality support to children, young people, and families.You will be joining a friendly, supportive team that includes professionals from nursing, Psychology and Psychiatry. We work collaboratively, drawing on a wide range of expertise to deliver holistic, child-centred care. Regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities for joint working are embedded in our culture, and we actively encourage professional development and reflective practice.