Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable mental health organization is seeking a passionate Band 5 Child Wellbeing Practitioner to join their team in Ealing, UK. This role involves supporting low intensity interventions in schools and community settings for young people. Candidates are required to have completed the Child Wellbeing Practitioner training and experience in community mental health. The position emphasizes engagement with diverse communities, enhancing mental health support. This is a great opportunity to contribute to culturally sensitive services for children and young people, with an application deadline of January 6, 2026.

Benefits

Opportunity to work within a valued team

Contribute to expanding community mental health services

Support development of culturally sensitive provision

Qualifications

• Completed CYP MH Child Wellbeing Practitioner training and eligible to be registered as a CWP with BABCP or BPS.
• Experience working within a community mental health setting and with under‑represented groups.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the CWP supervisor and alongside Trainee CWPs.
• Conduct clinical consultation and provide advice to non-clinical groups.
• Develop and expand the CWP community pathway.
• Engage under-represented communities in Ealing and promote mental health support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport with diverse communities

Education

CYP MH Child Wellbeing Practitioner training

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Band 5 Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our friendly team in Ealing and support the delivery of low intensity interventions in schools and community settings for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the CWP supervisor and alongside Trainee CWPs within the Community Medicine Pathway (CWP/Community pathway) of Ealing MHST.
• Conduct clinical consultation and provide advice to non‑clinical groups (e.g. schools and voluntary sector professionals) working with young people (0‑18), families, carers and internal/external professionals.
• Develop and expand the CWP community pathway, building on the existing community link worker project and establishing connections with BAME communities (Sikh, Somali, Arab, Polish and Sri Lankan) and faith‑based organisations.
• Engage under‑represented communities in Ealing, understand barriers to help, raise awareness of mental health support (NHS and non‑NHS) and promote culturally sensitive CAMHS services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed CYP MH Child Wellbeing Practitioner training and eligible to be registered as a CWP with BABCP or BPS.
• Experience working within a community mental health setting and with under‑represented groups.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with diverse communities.

Benefits

Opportunity to work within a highly valued CWP team in Ealing, contribute to expanding community mental health services and support the development of culturally sensitive provision for CAMHS.

Application deadline: Tuesday 6 January 2026.