Senior Wellbeing Practitioner

Overview

In this permanent MHST role, you will deliver evidence-based 1-1 and group CBT-focused interventions for children and families, provide school-based guidance, and help drive whole-school mental health approaches. You will work within cross-functional MHST teams and supervise trainees, contributing to local mental health outcomes. The position includes mandatory SWP advancement training at the University of Southampton starting Jan 2027. You’ll join Surrey/North East Hampshire teams and may select preferred locations.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• free parking
• excellent health and wellbeing support
• opportunities for development
• supportive and inclusive employer

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-1 and group CBT-based interventions for children, young people and families
• Provide advice and consultation to schools on mental health
• Lead whole-school approaches to mental health
• Support and supervise trainees and junior practitioners
• Contribute to joint working, clinical skills groups and supervision within MHST
• Engage in governance, audits and outcome measures
• Participate in a two-year advanced clinical skills and supervision program at University of Southampton

Key requirements

• CYP-MH Post-Graduate Diploma or Certificate (CWP/EMHP) with two years post-qualification experience by January 2027
• Experience in CYP mental health services and working with mild to moderate mental health problems in CBT contexts
• Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload
• Competence in CAMHS assessment, risk, systemic functioning and cultural adaptation
• Experience in design/delivery of workshops and interventions for CYP
• Experience in clinical governance, outcome measures and audits
• Current UK professional registration
• Valid driving license and ability to drive for community-based work

• Collaborative team player
• Strong communication with children, young people and families
• Supervision and mentoring mindset
• CBT / Low-Intensity CBT delivery
• CBT-informed guided self-help
• Outcome measures and audits

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