Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply; please see attached document.
If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if invited to interview.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
The Children and Young People's East Cheshire Mental Health Team is a multidisciplinary group of experienced clinicians committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic care. We work collaboratively to manage complexity, mitigate risk, and achieve meaningful outcomes through assessments, therapy, family work, group sessions, consultation, and training.
We're seeking enthusiastic practitioners with:
* A recognised qualification in nursing, social work, or allied health professions.
* Experience working with children and young people facing mental health challenges.
* Knowledge of evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, or systemic approaches.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* A commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional growth.
Be part of a supportive, innovative team offering ongoing training and development. You'll have the chance to grow professionally while making a real impact on young people's lives.
Main duties of the job
Do You Want to Help Shape the Future of Children and Young People's Mental Health Services?
We're looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team, improving pathways and delivering high-quality, community-based mental health care to children, young people, and their families.
What You'll Bring to the Role:
* Enthusiasm and Dedication: A genuine commitment to supporting children and young people's mental health.
* Clinical Expertise: Experience in conducting mental health assessments, formulating tailored interventions, and addressing the diverse needs of the client group.
* Risk Management: Proven experience supporting children and young people who present with clinical risk due to mental and emotional health needs.
* Resilience Under Pressure: Confidence in managing a fast-paced, dynamic environment with flexibility and adaptability.
* Practicality and Mobility: Access to transport or the ability to travel to various venues as required throughout the working day.
Why Join Us? This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and work within a supportive and innovative team. Informal enquiries and visits to the team are highly encouraged—come see how we're making a difference!
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the future of mental health services for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good overall rating.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organization, and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. We also offer up to three weeks' induction with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters, designed to equip you with the knowledge and guidance to succeed at CWP.
Whether you are starting your career or seeking to apply your skills in a new role, you'll find opportunities at CWP.
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment process is based on competence (see person specification) and values.
We seek candidates who demonstrate the Trust's values in their daily life. Our interviews explore not only what you do but how and why you do it. We encourage you to review our values and reflect on how they align with your own, providing examples from your work or personal life that demonstrate these values.
An applicant guide is available at the bottom of this page to support you through your application. For further assistance, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or call 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the criteria in the Equality Act 2010 and you meet the essential criteria, please answer YES to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'
Please inform us if you require any special support during the interview and selection process.
The Trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria and encourages applications from reservists and cadet force volunteers.
Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary following appointment. We recommend enrolling in the DBS Update Service, with an annual fee of £16.
New NHS entrants will start at the minimum of the salary scale.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Good luck with your application—we look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP!
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional registration with recognised national body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England)
* Post-qualification CPD relevant to your profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional)
* Therapeutic training to intermediate/diploma level
Knowledge and Expertise
* Knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g., CBT, Family Therapy
* Understanding of Child Protection procedures and practice
* Knowledge of children’s legislation
* Experience of inter-agency working
* Experience in writing, implementing, and evaluating care/treatment plans
* Experience working with students or learners
* Experience providing clinical supervision
Experience
* Significant post-qualification experience in a CYPMHS or related field
* Experience delivering evidence-based interventions
* Experience conducting clinical risk assessments and management
* Experience in mental health assessments
* IT skills, including databases, Microsoft Office, and clinical systems
* Post-qualifying NHS community CYPMHS experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must consent to this check.
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