Senior Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner

Strategic Advocacy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Swindon is seeking dedicated professionals to provide urgent emotional support to children and young people. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, developing care plans, and collaborating with external services to ensure effective interventions. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in risk assessment, de-escalation, and a deep understanding of mental health challenges faced by young people. The position offers a salary between £28,000 and £32,000 with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-disciplinary mental health teams.
• Ability to work under pressure in urgent care settings.
• Compassionate response to challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Lead urgent emotional support for children and young people (CYP).
• Develop individual care plans and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with external professionals and advocate for mental health needs.

Skills

Urgent intervention skills

De-escalation skills

Risk assessment skills

Understanding of mental health challenges

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Knowledge of mental health and family development

Job description

Job Summary

Working with CYP emotional needs across all elements of the iTHRIVE model. This diverse and exciting role delivers a range of interventions to CYP (children and young people) at various stages of their emotional recovery and safety needs. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary community team you will work on a rotational basis across the community day & educational provisions as well as the urgent Need Haven365 Service, including working across days, evenings, weekends & bank holidays.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Haven (Evening service) – Lead support and be responsible for providing direct urgent emotional support for CYP presenting significant critical safety needs and behaviours that challenge. Conduct rapid assessment of referred CYP against service inclusion/exclusion criteria, collaborate with Police, Ambulance, ED and CAMHS, coordinate ongoing safety, implement mood regulation interventions, conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, de‑escalate challenging behaviours, coordinate safeguarding actions, liaise with caregivers and referral partners, develop follow‑up care plans, offer guidance to families, maintain accurate records, participate in training, support Service Lead in managing the service and leading shifts, manage a small team of Emotional Well‑Being Practitioners, support recruitment and provide on‑call support.
• Hubs (Day services) – Deliver emotional support to CYP in community settings including education settings, community centres and Be U therapeutic spaces. Support CYP presenting with care needs within the Getting Advice / Getting Help elements of the iTHRIVE model. Develop individualised care plans, provide evidence‑based therapeutic interventions (individual and group), engage with children in schools and community centres, work closely with families to offer guidance, provide training and resources to parents and caregivers, collaborate with schools, healthcare providers and social services, advocate for mental health needs, respond to safeguarding concerns, maintain accurate records, stay current with developments, participate in supervision, and engage with local communities to raise awareness.

About Us

ABL is an exciting fast‑paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence‑based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.

Job Information

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: E0343‑25‑0019abl818c
• Job locations:
  • Nexus Business Centre, Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PN

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong urgent intervention, de‑escalation and risk assessment skills.
• Understanding of emergency and urgent services and effective collaboration to mitigate identified risks.
• Resilience to highly demanding care environments.
• Compassionate when responding to significant behaviours that challenge.
• Excellent understanding of CYP mental health challenges and effective interventions.
• Adept at coordinating emergency continuation plans such as facilitating safe return to home residence / emergency housing and hostels.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate documentation.
• Familiarity with local mental health resources and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with children, families, and professionals.
• Leadership & management skills, including the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse needs of the community.

Standard Information

Employees of ABL Health must comply with the provisions of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The post holder must not disclose any information relating to service users or employees during or after employment. The post holder will comply with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 where appropriate. Policies protecting information assets must be adhered to, and records managed to ABL standards. Health & Safety obligations include proactive risk assessment, incident reporting, and statutory duties for personal safety. ABL is smoke‑free; smoking is not permitted on premises. The post holder must attend mandatory training as identified.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential – Experience of working in an enhanced need mental health multi‑disciplinary team environment and with external professionals such as emergency services.
• Desirable – Experience running group interventions / peer support groups; delivering training to professionals; delivering training and workshops to CYP and parents/carers; experience in quality improvement measures.

Qualifications

• Essential – Knowledge of development in mental health, family development and transitions.
• Desirable – Relevant NVQ or university qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer Details

ABL Health Ltd
Address: Nexus Business Centre, Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PN
Website: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/