Hybrid Wellbeing Practitioner (CYP) - Youth CBT

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £10,000

Hybrid working support

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Wellbeing Practitioner (CYP) to deliver brief, low‑intensity CBT to children and young people across rural west Dorset. You will work in a hybrid model, delivering one‑to‑one and group interventions with families, schools and partner agencies.

The post requires CYP IAPT aligned practice, a PG Cert or equivalent, and an Enhanced DBS check. You’ll join a developing service with flexible hours and a relocation package for eligible

Qualifications

• Wellbeing Practitioner (CYP) qualification, PG Cert or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CYP IAPT core principles and relevant specialist training.
• Enhanced DBS check requirement.
• Experience working with children and young people with mental health problems.
• Experience working with families.
• Supervised clinical experience.
• Experience developing programmes of care for individuals or groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people.
• Deliver individual and group low‑intensity CBT interventions.
• Facilitate group work across rural west Dorset.
• Deliver evidence‑based treatment to help young people achieve positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools and partner agencies.
• Help develop innovative ways to engage and support young people.
• Support existing teams while new service structures are implemented.
• Work flexibly within extended hours as the service develops.

Skills

Assessment knowledge

Group facilitation

Prioritising workload

Leadership mentoring

Education

Wellbeing Practitioner (CYP) qualification

PG Cert or equivalent

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Wellbeing Practitioner (CYP) to deliver brief, low‑intensity CBT to children and young people across rural west Dorset. You will work in a hybrid model, delivering one‑to‑one and group interventions with families, schools and partner agencies.

The post requires CYP IAPT aligned practice, a PG Cert or equivalent, and an Enhanced DBS check. You’ll join a developing service with flexible hours and a relocation package for eligible