Mental Health Practitioner Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Mental Health Practitioner to support the clinical service provision for the Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) service across Shropshire. The role involves coordinating assessments, delivering trauma-informed interventions, and working with residential and education teams.

You will receive supervision from qualified clinical professionals and have opportunities for training and professional development within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Essential: Psychology degree or relevant subject degree (counselling/child development).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of psychometrics and data gathering.
• Trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information and write assessment reports under supervision.
• Develop and deliver psycho-educational interventions for young people.
• Develop and deliver training to residential and education teams.
• Support professionals with consultations/meetings and take notes.
• Engage in literature reviews to inform practice.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Psychometrics knowledge

Trauma-informed practices

Attachment-based approaches

Compassionate approach

Driving licence

Education

Psychology degree

Relevant subject degree (counselling/child development)

Job description

£25,147 to £25,147 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

07/10/2026

About this job

• Child Sexual Exploitation Service, Shropshire Salary up to £25,147 per annum Permanent: Full Time, 40 hours per week.

Location: Covering homes/schools across Shropshire The role We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Mental Health Practitioner to support with the clinical service provision for our CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) service across our Shropshire region.

The young people in our care have experienced or have been at increased risk of sexual exploitation.

In addition, they have frequently experienced other traumatic and adverse situations and relationships.

Our focus is on supporting their recovery both holistically and also to reduce future risk of harm.

You will have regular supervision from a qualified Clinical Professional (Mental Health Practitioner/Psychologist/Psychotherapist). You will work within a regional Clinical team and will support both residential and education teams in this role.

You will be part of a team who seeks to support others to embed psychological understanding of the young people in our care and embed therapeutic, trauma informed practice.

You will be supported to develop your professional skills with supervision and training This is an exciting time to join us as we review and renew the CSE service.

The role will include Co-ordinating information/writing assessment reports under supervision, including gathering and analysing a range of data including psychometric data Developing and delivering psycho-educational interventions to young people Developing and delivering training to teams (residential and educational staff) Supporting professionals with consultations/meetings by gathering information, taking notes and other administrative tasks Other tasks as required for the development and delivery of the service (e.g. writing literature reviews to inform practice)

Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is fundamentally compassionate, caring and able to remain calm and resilient due to the nature of the work.

It is essential that you can translate theory into practice in order to support both young people and teams with their day to day work.

Essential: Experience working with children/young people Psychology degree, or a degree in relevant subject e.g. counselling, child development etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills A good understanding of the use of psychometrics and general data gathering Knowledge of trauma informed practices and attachment-based approaches e.g.

PACE Compassionate approach to young people with creative ways of engaging teenagers Team player with excellent communication skills Full driving licence and own vehicle to be able to travel to multiple sites.

Understanding of CSE Keen to learn and develop Desirable: CAMHS/mental health experience Residential Care experience Report writing / assessment experience Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions In return we offer: Full support from a caring, supportive and knowledgeable multidisciplinary team Regular clinical supervision Meetings and peer support Developmental opportunities (training, CPD, shadowing etc as appropriate) Internal/external training on new initiatives Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

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