Children's Wellbeing Practitioner - CFHD
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
EXETER, EX2 7FW · TORQUAY, TQ2 7BA · BARNSTAPLE, EX31 3UD
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
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....
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.
Please refer to the full
Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will
provide further information on this role.
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.
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.
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.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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