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.
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 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.
Details
- Date posted: 24 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0492
- Job locations: Children & Family Health Devon, Unit 1, Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, EXETER, EX2 7FW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Working within a community mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
- Experience of delivering CBT-informed interventions and supervisionEssentialApplication Form / Interview
Desirable
- Substantial proven experience of delivering CBT
- Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of moderate to complex mental health presentations
- Providing clinical supervision
- Participation in user involvement in services
- Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
- Experience working within Early Intervention and Prevention Services
- Experience delivery training to a diverse audience
- Experience presenting to a large and diverse audience
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (Psychological profession, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker etc.) or successful completion of the post-graduate EMHP (or CWP) CYP-IAPT training.
- Active registration or appropriate accreditation with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP, BABCP) or registration with the appropriate body when this is possible for Li-CBT post- graduate qualifications.
- Completion of parallel IAPT supervisor training programme within first year of taking on the post if this is not already in place
- Training to level 2 in Safeguarding Adults and level 3 in Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic intervention for children/young people and their families/carers
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This advert is for Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor MHST & CWP - CFHD with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Exeter, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 07 Aug 2026.
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