Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Overview

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

The Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) provides brief, evidence-based, and outcome-focused psychological interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary CYP MHS, the post-holder will conduct assessments, deliver low‑intensity interventions, and support children, young people and their families to develop practical coping skills. The role includes close collaboration with families, schools and other professionals to ensure care is holistic, accessible and responsive.

The post-holder will work within professional and ethical guidelines, engage in regular clinical supervision and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

• Deliver evidence‑based low‑intensity interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties (e.g., anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges).
• Conduct initial assessments, formulate needs and develop collaborative treatment plans.
• Provide one‑to‑one and group interventions, face‑to‑face and/or through blended modalities, involving families where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, ensuring all documentation meets service and professional standards.
• Monitor outcomes and progress, using routine outcome measures to inform ongoing support.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools and other professionals to provide coordinated, strengths‑based care.
• Adhere to professional, ethical and safeguarding guidelines set by relevant regulatory and governing bodies.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance practice.
• Contribute to service development, including attending CBT team meetings, multi‑disciplinary meetings, supporting awareness of early intervention and promoting accessible wellbeing support.

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health and support for people in prison with mental health, drug or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

• CWP Qualification
• Experience of working with CYP with MH difficulties

• Working towards CWP qualification
• Experience of working with CYP