Child Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (CYWP)
Do you want to make mental health support more accessible to children and young people? Are you passionate about early help and community-based care? If so, #Thrive could be the place for you.
#Thrive is a dynamic, front‑door service providing early emotional wellbeing support to children, young people and families across Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale (HMR). We are part of a whole‑system approach that puts access, prevention and community connection at the heart of what we do.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Child and Young Person's Wellbeing Practitioner (CYWP) to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified practitioner who is confident delivering brief, low‑intensity, evidence‑based interventions and thrives in a creative, flexible, and community‑driven environment.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver evidence‑based guided self‑help to children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and mental health difficulties.
* Support young people and families through 1:1 sessions, group work, and drop‑in conversations.
* Co‑deliver workshops and psycho‑education in various settings including #Thrive and community settings.
* Work collaboratively with professionals across education, health, social care and voluntary services.
* Promote mental health literacy and empower young people to build resilience and self‑management skills.
* Be part of a compassionate, skilled multi‑disciplinary team focused on accessible, trauma‑informed care.
About us
* A supportive and values‑driven team.
* Access to supervision, CPD and ongoing training.
* Flexible working and community‑based delivery.
* Opportunities to develop innovative approaches to young people’s mental health.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. We work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
We are committed to an inclusive environment and to improving the diversity of our workforce so that our people truly reflect the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply. We also encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental illness or who are carers.
Qualifications
* Successful completion of the NHSE (or equivalent) commissioned Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner course (Postgraduate Certificate or undergraduate course).
* Registered with BABCP or BPS as a child’s wellbeing practitioner.
Experience
* Experience working as a psychological wellbeing practitioner / graduate mental health worker in a primary care setting.
* Experience of routine outcome monitoring.
* Experience of working in the local community.
* Experience of multi‑agency working.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of child psychology and development.
* Understanding of anxiety and depression as they may present in primary care.
* Understanding of parenting and behaviour management interventions.
* Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and relevant legislation.
* Knowledge of school and education issues and their impact on mental health.
Skills
* Ability to meet agreed service targets.
* Ability to manage own caseload and time.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Training in carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice.
* Use of supervision to guide case management.
* Ability to build good rapport with children, young people and parents/carers.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
#Thrive
Argyle Parade
heywood
OL10 3RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk
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