Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor MHST & CWP - CFHD

Job summary

We are excited to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated 1.0 wte Band 6 Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor (trainee or qualified) to join Children and Family Health Devon within our Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) and Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) services.

This rewarding role sits within our early intervention pathway, supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety and low mood. The MHST Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor post also contributes to the development of whole-school and college approaches to emotional health and wellbeing across education settings.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking service that is committed to improving access to mental health support for children, young people, and families across Devon and Torbay.

For applicants who are not yet qualified supervisors, we offer the opportunity to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Clinical Supervision of Psychological Therapies Practice at the University of Exeter as part of the role.

Our MHSTs include Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Child Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) delivering evidence-based interventions within schools and community settings. As a Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting staff practice, maintaining high standards of care, and helping shape an evolving and innovative service model.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor, you will provide clinical supervision and professional support to EMHPs and CWPs working within the MHST and CWP pathways.

You will help ensure children and young people receive safe, effective, and evidence-based low intensity interventions tailored to their needs.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing clinical supervision and reflective practice to EMHPs and CWPs

Supporting practitioners to deliver evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties

Contributing to the development and delivery of the MHST early intervention pathway

Supporting whole-school and college approach activity in partnership with education settings

Promoting safe, effective, and consistent clinical practice across the service

Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives within a growing and evolving model

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Children and Family Health Devon and partner agencies

Maintaining accurate clinical records and using routine outcome measures to support care and evaluation

Participating in supervision, training, and ongoing professional development opportunities

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about early intervention, collaborative working, and improving emotional wellbeing outcomes for children and young people. In return, you will join a welcoming and supportive team with excellent opportunities for development, training, and progression.

Job responsibilities

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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with 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.