# CYP Assistant Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cyp-assistant-practitioner/0cd52bc5-30d1-4942-92f9-ac73ad55c172 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cyp-assistant-practitioner/0cd52bc5-30d1-4942-92f9-ac73ad55c172.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Redesmere (Trust Headquarters) - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 Month FTC) - **Employment type:** Full time, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week (Three days minimum will be expected to be office based) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-05T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T09:50:50.217Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Birkenhead/Cheshire_Wirral_Partnership_NHS_FoundationTrust/CYP_Assistant_Practitioner/CYP_Assistant_Practitioner-v8269259 - **Employer website:** https://www.cwp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who would like to expand their experiences of working within Children and Young People's mental health service. This post will offer opportunities to experience a range of therapeutic interventions as well as learning the vital role of case management in a supportive and friendly environment. This post will be include both office and community based work. It is essential that applicants already have experience of working with children & young people and/or in a community based mental health provision. ### Main duties of the job To offer support and therapeutic interventions to Children and Young People who are accessing the service, working under the direct supervision of a case manager or clinical co-ordinators. Devise and implement person centred care therapeutic intervention and promote recovery to meet the needs of the Children and Young People accessing the service. Attend relevant meetings supporting the Young Person where necessary / appropriate Discuss with other agencies (with agreement from the Young Person) the care package & identify the pathway of support required. Please download a copy of the job description and person specification for full details ### Detailed job description and main 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 selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon! ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with adolescents - Experience of working in a team setting **Desirable** - Experience of working within settings relevant to adolescents with additional needs including mental health needs. - Experience of working with healthcare professionals / previous experience in the NHS. - Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment ### Trust Values **Essential** - Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency) ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent ### Knowledge and Expertise **Essential** - Knowledge of child-related legislation - Ability to write, implement and evaluate Treatment plans. - Knowledge of Child Protection workings and practice **Desirable** - Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches, e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy - Knowledge of mental health issues ## Documents - [oh risk form (pdf, 625.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10643220) - [trust profile (pdf, 521.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2737) - [privacy notice (pdf, 177.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1515) - [application guide (pdf, 28.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2738) - [dbs update service applicant guide (pdf, 228.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=623) - [recruitment of ex-offenders policy (pdf, 167.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=618) - [cypmhs 0-18 wirral assistant practitioner (pdf, 192.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10584122) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.