CYP ARRS - Primary Care Network Lead CYP MH Practitioner

Overview

Healthier South Wirral Primary Care Network (PCN) and CWP’s Children Young People and Families mental health services (CYPMHS) have worked together to enhance access to mental health support. We want to contribute to a more joined up approach for children, young people and families in South Wirral to facilitate getting the help and support in the right place for them, when they need it, to stay mentally well.

Our aim is to deliver an integrated community-based model of mental health care supporting both primary and secondary care services.

PCNs are groups of GP practices working together in a local geographical area. Healthier South Wirral Care Network is a collaboration of 6 GP Practices (Sunlight Group Practice, Spital Surgery, The Orchard Surgery, The Allport Surgery, Eastham Group Practice, and Civic Medical Centre), in and around South Wirral who collectively care for over 49,000 patients.

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner who is interested in working as part of the GP Multidisciplinary Team in Healthier South Wirral Primary Care Network on a part time basis, 22.5 hours.

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 11/02/2026 and the proposed interview date is 18/02/2026

• Complete assessments for patients registered at the GP practice with mental health needs.
• Deliver brief interventions and signpost to other provision in school or the community.
• Support access to the graduated approach if there are potential neurodevelopmental needs.
• Support signposting following assessment by secondary CYP Mental Health Services (CYPMHS).
• Facilitate transitions out of CYPMHS and build community networks.
• Offer training/upskilling as required.
• Provide expert advice and support to enable the GP MDT to deliver an effective service for children and young people with mental health needs.

You will be line managed and professionally supervised by the CWP Band 7 Access Team Manager. As the post is hosted via CWP you will also have access to training, education and support from CWP. This new post would suit individuals who enjoy working autonomously and who are committed to collaborative working to improve outcomes for people with mental health issues.

• PCN MDT including Adult SMH ARRS workers
• Branch matching panel
• Community CYPMHS teams
• LD CYPMHS teams
• 3rd sector pathway partners
• Social care
• Community Paediatrics

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, Liverpool and Stockport.

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 rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation 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, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Rachel Jarmain

Job title:

Head of Clinical Services
Email:
Telephone:

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact  or telephone