We are seeking motivated Band 6 practitioners to join our Assertive Outreach Team (AOT), a new, high-impact service designed to support individuals with severe mental illness who are at risk of disengaging from services and require intensive, proactive, community-based care.
This is a dynamic, community-facing role, focused on engaging patients in their homes and local environments to stabilise their mental health and reduce crisis presentations.
The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) role is fundamentally a patient-facing position, focused on engaging and managing individuals who are often reluctant to engage with services. Given the nature of this work, requiring proactive outreach, direct contact, and consistent face-to-face intervention, the role is not suitable for remote or hybrid working arrangements.
As a Band 6 AOT Practitioner, you will:
Deliver intensive assertive outreach, including regular home visits and community-based engagement
Work with individuals who are difficult to engage or do not attend appointments, using persistent and flexible approaches
Undertake clinical assessments, risk management and care planning for a high-risk cohort
Act as care coordinator/keyworker, ensuring continuity of care
Deliver clinical interventions and support treatment, not just engagement
Work within a model based on:
Persistent engagement and relationship-building
No discharge due to non-attendance (DNA)
Proactive, flexible support to prevent crisis
Collaborate closely with CMHT/CMHH, Crisis Teams, inpatient services and partner agencies
Central and Northwest London Mental Health NHS Trust is committed to involve staff at all levels in the development of the organisation. The Trust is committed to the principles of Improving Working Lives, and all managers are encouraged to follow Improving Working Lives practices.
The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) role is fundamentally a patient-facing position, focused on engaging and managing individuals who are often reluctant to engage with services.
The Team is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care.
The Assertive Outreach Team offers:
The opportunity to work in a new, innovative model of care
A strong focus on patient safety, engagement and recovery
A supportive MDT environment with clear leadership and development opportunities
Essential:
Registered mental health professional (RMN, OT, Social Worker or equivalent)
Experience working with complex mental health needs and high-risk service users
Strong skills in risk assessment, care planning and community-based working
Ability to engage hard-to-reach individuals
Desirable:
Experience in assertive outreach, crisis or urgent care services
Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work
