Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner

evidence-based psychologically informed wellbeing interventions including

behavioural activation, graded exposure, problem-solving, sleep improvement,

emotional management, confidence building and medication support.

Undertake

& contribute to complex risk assessments & risk management planning in

partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Monitor

service users' wellbeing, identify changes in presentation, & escalate

concerns appropriately.

Promote

dignity, respect, choice & social inclusion, ensuring services are responsive

to individual needs & preferences.

Develop

collaborative relapse prevention plans & manage endings & discharge

processes safely and effectively.

Liaise

with health, social care, primary care & third sector partners to ensure

continuity & coordination of care.

Maintain

accurate and timely records & contribute to service reporting, audits,

evaluation & quality improvement activities.

Report

incidents, complaints, risks & service issues in line with organisational

policies and governance requirements.

Provide supervision and day-to-day support to junior staff as directed by senior colleagues.

Assist with staff induction, learning and development activities.

Monitor the practice and development of junior staff and provide feedback to supervisory staff.

Participate in appraisal and performance management processes where delegated.

Demonstrate positive role modelling and clinical leadership behaviours within the team.

4.2 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

Use organisational resources effectively and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Maintain the safe use and security of organisational equipment and property.

Ensure resources are used appropriately in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4.3 Responsibility for administration

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records using approved electronic systems.

Plan and organise assessments, appointments and interventions for service users.

Produce clear written reports, correspondence and documentation for service users and partner agencies.

Ensure information is shared securely and in accordance with information governance requirements.

Assist with data collection, service monitoring and evaluation activities

4.4 Responsibility for people who use our services

Provide direct support, assessment, care coordination and psychologically informed interventions to people with severe mental health difficulties.

Work with service users experiencing significant distress and complex emotional needs.

Conduct risk assessments and contribute to care and treatment planning.

Work collaboratively with families and carers where appropriate and in accordance with the wishes of the service user.

Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and communicate complex and sensitive information in a skilled and compassionate manner.

Advocate for service users and support person-centred decision-making.

4.5 Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments

Contribute to audit, research and service evaluation activities and support implementation of findings.

Participate in clinical governance arrangements and quality improvement initiatives.

Support the implementation of organisational policies, procedures and service developments within the team.

Participate in service promotion and development activities where appropriate.

Maintain and utilise information systems effectively to support safe and effective practice.

Participate in research, audit and development activities relevant to the service.

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, risk management and information governance requirements.

Participate fully in supervision, appraisal and mandatory training processes.

The post holder will establish and maintain effective working relationships with service users, families, carers, multidisciplinary team members, primary care services, third sector organisations and other partner agencies.

The role requires highly developed communication skills to:

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through MHWP training and supervised practice

Desirable: - Lived experience of mental health issues or difficulties.

Knowledge

Skills and additional requirments

Qualifications