Children'S Wellbeing Practitioner

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a 0.8 WTE Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioner on a 1-year fixed-term contract. The post involves working within the MHST pathway to reduce waiting times for children and young people with mild-moderate mental health needs using LI-CBT, with travel across Devon and a driving license required.

The successful candidate will join the CWP team, have completed CWP training, and bring experience with children, young people, families, and carers in

Qualifications

• CWP training and experience with children and young people.
• Experience in delivering LI-CBT or equivalent.
• CPD and activity with safeguarding and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Complete CWP training and work with children and young people.
• Interact with patients and the public, providing non-clinical information to improve experience.
• Work across Devon, including community and clinic settings, using LI-CBT approaches.

Skills

CWP training

Child & adolescent mental health

Engaging with children & families

Risk assessment

Outcome measures

Driving licence

Education

CYP IAPT CWP qualification

Postgraduate certificate level

Job description

Job summary

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.

The CWP team sits within our County Wide Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) early intervention pathway. We are looking for practitioners with proactive and positive attitudes to support our waiting lists, so that children can be seen quicker.

The successful candidate will join our CWP team to work with children presenting with mild-moderate presentations of mental health who require Low Intensity- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LI-CBT). The role may involve some travel around the county, seeing young people in community and clinic settings and so having a driving license and car will be essential to the role.

We are excited to develop our CWP team further and look forward to reading your applications.

Main duties of the job

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.

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 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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

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.
• 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 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address: Children & Family Health Devon, Unit 1, Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, EXETER, EX2 7FW, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Specialist Practitioner for MHST, Amelia Robinson, [e-mail]

Date posted: 21 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 1 years

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: C9369-26-0637

Job locations: Children & Family Health Devon, Unit 1, Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, EXETER, EX2 7FW, United Kingdom; CFHD, Torbay Hospital Annexe, 187 Newton Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7BA, United Kingdom; Children & Family Health Devon, Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, BARNSTAPLE, Devon, EX31 3UD, United Kingdom

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.