Primary Care Mental Health Worker

Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high

quality treatments in primary care to people with common mental health problems,

and described as supportive, excellent, and amazing service to work for by

its staff? If the answer is yes, and you are suitably qualified, then please

apply for this post. Gateshead Talking Therapies is an award-winning Talking

Therapies service and one of the highest performing Talking Therapies services

at both regional and national level.

There is recognition that staff can realise their potential through

effective clinical and management supervision, managerial support, and through

access to internal and external training. Staff development and their wellbeing

are accepted as a vital priority, and we have a long-established Wellbeing

Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives for the service. You will

provide interventions as part of Talking Therapies which will involve various

therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Main duties of the job

The Primary Care Mental Health Worker (Dual Diagnosis) will have:

• Understanding of Common Mental Health Problems and substance misuse and their impact on social functioning and physical health.
• Understanding of at least one brief psychological and/or psychosocial intervention and the development of positive mental health.

A commitment to the recovery model of Dual Diagnosis and service user and carer involvement

• A commitment to a holistic model of Dual Diagnosis and working with partners to address client need.
• Experience of working with people who experience mental health problems especially depression and anxiety and those with substance misuse issues.
• Skills in assessment and interventions for clients with dual diagnosis and consultation and supervision with primary care colleagues.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CMAHP-1026-07

Job locations

The Croft

Springwell Road

Wrekenton

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE9 7BJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

THIS POST IS OPEN TO STSFT EM[PLOYEES ONLY

The post holder will be part of Gateshead

Talking Therapies Service. They will work with adults in primary care with Dual

Diagnosis (a range of common mental health problems and substance misuse

issues), providing medium level interventions which will include Counselling

and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. They will use traditional and innovative

treatment methods

The post holder will work with people

with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary

To meet targets set nationally and

locally for access, recovery and waiting times

The post holder

will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behavioural compact.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Job responsibilities

THIS POST IS OPEN TO STSFT EM[PLOYEES ONLY

The post holder will be part of Gateshead

Talking Therapies Service. They will work with adults in primary care with Dual

Diagnosis (a range of common mental health problems and substance misuse

issues), providing medium level interventions which will include Counselling

and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. They will use traditional and innovative

treatment methods

The post holder will work with people

with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary

To meet targets set nationally and

locally for access, recovery and waiting times

The post holder

will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behavioural compact.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community settings with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties
• Working with people with a Dual Diagnosis (who have common mental health problems alongside substance misuse difficulties)

Desirable

• Experience of working in statutory and voluntary mental health services

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification such as DipSW, RMN, O.T. or BACP or BABPC accreditation qualified counsellor
• Training in a psychological or psychosocial intervention

Desirable

• Training in substance misuse or dual diagnosis

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Must have an ability to visit a variety of sites within South Tyneside

Skills / Attributes / Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge and understanding of the recovery approach to Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis
• Able to engage people who have experienced a range of mental disorders
• Ability to challenge inequality and oppressive practice
• Basic Microsoft Office IT skills
• An ability to work in time-limited model that encourages focussed intervention and disengagement

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community settings with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties
• Working with people with a Dual Diagnosis (who have common mental health problems alongside substance misuse difficulties)

Desirable

• Experience of working in statutory and voluntary mental health services

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification such as DipSW, RMN, O.T. or BACP or BABPC accreditation qualified counsellor
• Training in a psychological or psychosocial intervention

Desirable

• Training in substance misuse or dual diagnosis

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Must have an ability to visit a variety of sites within South Tyneside

Skills / Attributes / Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge and understanding of the recovery approach to Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis
• Able to engage people who have experienced a range of mental disorders
• Ability to challenge inequality and oppressive practice
• Basic Microsoft Office IT skills
• An ability to work in time-limited model that encourages focussed intervention and disengagement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Croft

Springwell Road

Wrekenton

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE9 7BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Croft

Springwell Road

Wrekenton

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE9 7BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

THIS POST IS OPEN TO STSFT EM[PLOYEES ONLY

The post holder will be part of Gateshead

Talking Therapies Service. They will work with adults in primary care with Dual

Diagnosis (a range of common mental health problems and substance misuse

issues), providing medium level interventions which will include Counselling

and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. They will use traditional and innovative

treatment methods

The post holder will work with people

with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary

To meet targets set nationally and

locally for access, recovery and waiting times

The post holder

will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behavioural compact.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community settings with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties
• Working with people with a Dual Diagnosis (who have common mental health problems alongside substance misuse difficulties)

Desirable

• Experience of working in statutory and voluntary mental health services

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification such as DipSW, RMN, O.T. or BACP or BABPC accreditation qualified counsellor
• Training in a psychological or psychosocial intervention

Desirable

• Training in substance misuse or dual diagnosis

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Must have an ability to visit a variety of sites within South Tyneside

Skills / Attributes / Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge and understanding of the recovery approach to Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis
• Able to engage people who have experienced a range of mental disorders
• Ability to challenge inequality and oppressive practice
• Basic Microsoft Office IT skills
• An ability to work in time-limited model that encourages focussed intervention and disengagement