Job summary
We are excited to offer a 0.8 wte qualified Children's Wellbeing practitioner (CWP) the opportunity to join our service on 1 year fixed term contract.
The CWP team sits within our County Wide Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) early intervention pathway. We are looking for practitioners with proactive and positive attitudes to support our waiting lists, so that children can be seen quicker.
The successful candidate will join our CWP team to work with children presenting with mild-moderate presentations of mental health who require Low Intensity- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LI-CBT). The role may involve some travel around the county, seeing young people in community and clinic settings and so having a driving license and car will be essential to the role.
We are excited to develop our CWP team further and look forward to reading your applications.
Main duties of the job
You will have already completed and passed the Children Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) Training and have extensive experience working with children and young people.
Interacting with patients and the public you will be confident in giving non-clinical information and advice that improves their experience. Dealing with sensitive information daily, you will understand the importance of data security.
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Details
- Date posted: 21 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9369-26-0637
- Job locations: Children & Family Health Devon, Unit 1, Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, EXETER, EX2 7FW, United Kingdom, CFHD, Torbay Hospital Annexe, 187 Newton Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7BA, United Kingdom, Children & Family Health Devon, Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, BARNSTAPLE, Devon, EX31 3UD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of engaging/ working with children, young people, families and carers with mental health needs and undertaking specialist mental health assessments in the community, including risk assessments
- Experience of providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and young people with mental health problems.
- Experience of collaborative working in community settings, with professionals across a range of agencies in health, social care and education.
- Experience that evidences an ability to tend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice.
- Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate.
- Experience of working clinically with the ability to take on responsibility, make decisions and seek support as needed.
- Experience of using outcome measures collaboratively with children and young people to inform and improve practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- CYP IAPT accredited Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner qualification or equivalent (e.g., PG Cert in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions for C/YP) OR IAPT accredited adult Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) qualification Both qualifications at degree/post graduate certificate level or equivalent.
- Training in an evidence-based therapeutic approach.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health presentations and evidence based clinical interventions.
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to childrens mental health.
- Understanding of the use in practice of assessment tools, Routine outcome Measures and goal-based care.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Ability to drive across Devon.
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