Job summaryWe are looking for a caring, compassionate, energetic, and motivated individual who is passionate about improving the lives and mental health of our young people. We welcome applications from registered nurses or social workers who are committed to making a positive difference.
We are Contact Point. We receive referrals from across Hull and East Yorkshire for children and young people seeking support with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Working within the i-THRIVE model, we assess the needs of young people and support families to navigate services, ensuring they receive the right support, at the right time, from the right service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team.
Main duties of the job- You will have strong engagement and excellent communication skills, along with experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and professions.
- You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, undertaking risk screening and triage assessments of young people and their families.
- You will liaise with and offer consultation to education, health, social care, and voluntary and community sector staff from a range of agencies.
- You will also lead and supervise interventions provided by junior staff.
- Experience of working with young people with emotional or mental health difficulties is essential.
- This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that makes a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families, supporting them to access the right care and achieve positive outcomes.
About usWe are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
Find out more and search live jobs.
DetailsDate posted: 21 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 338-8220688-26
Job locations: West End, Hessle Road, Hull, HU13 9NW, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential- Part III or 13 of NMC live register
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. The Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
Desirable- Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Postgraduate/Masters level
- Leadership training/qualification/experience
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring.
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
Desirable- Effective IT skills to use computer systems
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of development of specialist practice nursing skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
Desirable- Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
