Job summary
To provide evidence-based, short-term mental health interventions to children, young people, and families, supporting improved emotional wellbeing and access to appropriate services
Main duties of the job
Assess strengths and needs of children, young people, and families
Support access to community services and self-help resources
Deliver goal-focused, evidence-based interventions
Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including schools, specialist CAMHS, and third-sector providers
About us
Open Minds is Calderdale's children and young people's mental health service, shaped through consultation with young people, who felt the name better reflected a more accessible and inclusive approach.
Northpoint is a delivery partner within Open Minds (formerly CAMHS) and works closely with South West Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust, who provide specialist and intensive interventions, crisis support, eating disorder treatment, and neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments (autism and ADHD).
Northpoint also delivers the First Point of Contact (FPoC) service, the single point of access for referrals, including autism and ADHD. The service receives over 2,000 referrals each year and provides advice, guidance, and signposting to children, young people, parents/carers, and professionals.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,290 to £46,330 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
MB1497095HalTP
Job locations
Commercial Street
HALIFAX
West Yorkshire
HX1 1TA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you want to join us in transforming mental health services?
We have an exciting opportunity for two Therapeutic Practitioners to join Northpoint, working across Calderdale to deliver mental health support to children and families as part of the Open Minds (CAMHS) service.
We are recruiting:
* One full-time post (35 hours per week)
* One part-time post (14 hours per week)
We would also be open to considering alternative working patterns of 28 hours or 21 hours per week, and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible or job-share arrangements.
Both roles are offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months and with a full-time equivalent (FTE) salary of £40,290 – £46,330, depending on experience.
Why work with us?
This post will be employed by and based within Northpoint, a local charity providing a range of services to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing. We believe that timely access to appropriate support, particularly talking therapies, plays a vital role in promoting emotional wellbeing and relieving mental distress for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Open Minds (CAMHS) is delivered in partnership between Northpoint and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT), as part of the wider Open Minds Partnership — a network of statutory and voluntary organisations supporting children and young people's mental health.
What you will be doing as our Therapeutic Practitioner
Successful candidates will bring experience of delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. You will be person-centred in your approach and able to work creatively and flexibly in a demanding environment.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Assessing the strengths and needs of children, young people, and their families.
2. Supporting access to community-based services and self-help resources.
3. Delivering short-term, evidence-based interventions, supporting service users to identify goals, track progress, and recognise achievements.
4. Working alongside and supporting partner agencies, including schools, specialist CAMHS, third-sector providers, and universal services.
What we are looking for
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Proactive, reliable, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
* Flexible and responsive to service needs
* Confident, approachable, positive, and enthusiastic
* Demonstrates care, compassion, sensitivity, and responsiveness
* Able to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships
If you have the skills, knowledge, and experience we are looking for and are passionate about making a difference, please click Apply to be considered for this role. We would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 25th February 2026, We may utilise digital interview methods as part of the recruitment process.
We aim to be a talented, resilient, and inclusive community and welcome applications from all. We are committed to flexible working and offer a range of part-time, full-time, and job-share opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Roles exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS check prior to appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you want to join us in transforming mental health services?
We have an exciting opportunity for two Therapeutic Practitioners to join Northpoint, working across Calderdale to deliver mental health support to children and families as part of the Open Minds (CAMHS) service.
We are recruiting:
* One full-time post (35 hours per week)
* One part-time post (14 hours per week)
We would also be open to considering alternative working patterns of 28 hours or 21 hours per week, and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible or job-share arrangements.
Both roles are offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months and with a full-time equivalent (FTE) salary of £40,290 – £46,330, depending on experience.
Why work with us?
This post will be employed by and based within Northpoint, a local charity providing a range of services to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing. We believe that timely access to appropriate support, particularly talking therapies, plays a vital role in promoting emotional wellbeing and relieving mental distress for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Open Minds (CAMHS) is delivered in partnership between Northpoint and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT), as part of the wider Open Minds Partnership — a network of statutory and voluntary organisations supporting children and young people's mental health.
What you will be doing as our Therapeutic Practitioner
Successful candidates will bring experience of delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. You will be person-centred in your approach and able to work creatively and flexibly in a demanding environment.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Assessing the strengths and needs of children, young people, and their families.
2. Supporting access to community-based services and self-help resources.
3. Delivering short-term, evidence-based interventions, supporting service users to identify goals, track progress, and recognise achievements.
4. Working alongside and supporting partner agencies, including schools, specialist CAMHS, third-sector providers, and universal services.
What we are looking for
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Proactive, reliable, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
* Flexible and responsive to service needs
* Confident, approachable, positive, and enthusiastic
* Demonstrates care, compassion, sensitivity, and responsiveness
* Able to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships
If you have the skills, knowledge, and experience we are looking for and are passionate about making a difference, please click Apply to be considered for this role. We would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 25th February 2026, We may utilise digital interview methods as part of the recruitment process.
We aim to be a talented, resilient, and inclusive community and welcome applications from all. We are committed to flexible working and offer a range of part-time, full-time, and job-share opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Roles exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS check prior to appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A relevant professional qualification OR A relevant therapeutic qualification* A relevant professional qualification would include social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, or similar allied health profession. *A relevant therapy qualification would include a diploma from a BACP or BABCP accredited training (or equivalent) or a relevant HCPC registered title i.e. art therapist, arts psychotherapist, drama therapist, clinical psychologist).
* Membership/registration of relevant professional body OR the relevant qualifications, experience, and willingness to achieve registration/membership within 12 months.
Desirable
* CYP IAPT qualification/training
* Relevant post-qualification training
* Accreditation of relevant professional body
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
* Knowledge of common mental/emotional health issues and the impact these can have on children, young people, and their families.
* Demonstrable knowledge of relevant safeguarding and mental health legislation
Desirable
* Familiarity with electronic patient management systems such as IAPTus.
* Awareness of relevant initiatives and frameworks, including Thrive Elaborated, Choice & Partnership Approach (CAPA), and CYP IAPT.
* Knowledge of Calderdale emotional health and wellbeing services.
* Knowledge of relevant CYP IAPT outcome measures.
* Knowledge of autism and ADHD
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 1 years post-qualification experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
* Experience of using outcome measures and providing evidence-based practice
Desirable
* Experience of working with parents/carers.
* Experience of working in CAMHS or similar mental health service
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* Ability to carry out mental health assessments including assessment of risk, analysis of strengths, and protective factors.
* Ability to assess child protection concerns and to follow relevant safeguarding procedures.
* Ability to form relationships with children and young people in a way which respects their individuality and helps them to build on their existing skills and resources.
* Ability to provide consultation, guidance, and advice to professionals in other services on how to support children, young people & families who present with emotional/mental health issues.
* Ability to provide culturally sensitive support.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to think clinically/therapeutically about client need.
* Ability to write concise and informative reports and letters.
* Ability to use and interpret outcome measures to monitor intervention effectiveness.
* Competent ICT skills
Desirable
* n/a
Qualities and Values
Essential
* Proactive, reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
* Ability to prioritise workload and multitask.
* Flexible to meet service needs.
* Well organised and able to manage time effectively.
* Assertive and confident.
* Approachable, positive, and enthusiastic.
Desirable
* n/a
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A relevant professional qualification OR A relevant therapeutic qualification* A relevant professional qualification would include social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, or similar allied health profession. *A relevant therapy qualification would include a diploma from a BACP or BABCP accredited training (or equivalent) or a relevant HCPC registered title i.e. art therapist, arts psychotherapist, drama therapist, clinical psychologist).
* Membership/registration of relevant professional body OR the relevant qualifications, experience, and willingness to achieve registration/membership within 12 months.
Desirable
* CYP IAPT qualification/training
* Relevant post-qualification training
* Accreditation of relevant professional body
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
* Knowledge of common mental/emotional health issues and the impact these can have on children, young people, and their families.
* Demonstrable knowledge of relevant safeguarding and mental health legislation
Desirable
* Familiarity with electronic patient management systems such as IAPTus.
* Awareness of relevant initiatives and frameworks, including Thrive Elaborated, Choice & Partnership Approach (CAPA), and CYP IAPT.
* Knowledge of Calderdale emotional health and wellbeing services.
* Knowledge of relevant CYP IAPT outcome measures.
* Knowledge of autism and ADHD
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 1 years post-qualification experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
* Experience of using outcome measures and providing evidence-based practice
Desirable
* Experience of working with parents/carers.
* Experience of working in CAMHS or similar mental health service
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* Ability to carry out mental health assessments including assessment of risk, analysis of strengths, and protective factors.
* Ability to assess child protection concerns and to follow relevant safeguarding procedures.
* Ability to form relationships with children and young people in a way which respects their individuality and helps them to build on their existing skills and resources.
* Ability to provide consultation, guidance, and advice to professionals in other services on how to support children, young people & families who present with emotional/mental health issues.
* Ability to provide culturally sensitive support.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to think clinically/therapeutically about client need.
* Ability to write concise and informative reports and letters.
* Ability to use and interpret outcome measures to monitor intervention effectiveness.
* Competent ICT skills
Desirable
* n/a
Qualities and Values
Essential
* Proactive, reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
* Ability to prioritise workload and multitask.
* Flexible to meet service needs.
* Well organised and able to manage time effectively.
* Assertive and confident.
* Approachable, positive, and enthusiastic.
Desirable
* n/a
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd
Address
Commercial Street
HALIFAX
West Yorkshire
HX1 1TA
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Employer details
Employer name
Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd
Address
Commercial Street
HALIFAX
West Yorkshire
HX1 1TA
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