Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

NHS; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for a part-time, fixed-term position to support children's mental health through evidence-based interventions. The ideal candidate will possess a postgraduate qualification and relevant experience in clinical settings, with opportunities for further professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Registration with BABCP or BPS as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Training in risk assessment and CBT required.
• Extensive experience working with young people facing mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological interventions like CBT and self-help techniques.
• Supervise and train junior team members, promoting a collaborative environment.
• Collaborate with community services to provide holistic support.

Skills

Low Intensity CBT

Mental Health Policies

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychological Wellbeing

CWP Supervisors (PGCert)

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Fix term 12 months | 18.75 hours per week| Hybrid

We are excited to welcome a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our Lucy Project team, where you will provide high-quality, low-intensity psychological therapies to children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate emotional and mental health concerns.

About You

Postgraduate qualification as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP).

Registration with BABCP or BPS as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.

CWP Supervisors (PGCert) or equivalent experience

Experience working with young people facing common mental health issues.

Experience developing and delivering evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions, including group psychoeducation and guided self-help.

If you're passionate about improving access to mental health support and building a community-based service for young people and their families, we'd love to hear from you!

"This role is for 1 year, however, we are hopeful for being able to extend this or add additional hours". Should you wish for more than 0.5WTE then we would encourage you to apply".

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Principal Clinical Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:

Deliver psychological interventions, including CBT and self-help techniques.

Provide support to families to ensure participation in treatment and involvement in the therapeutic process.

Collaborate with community and external services to ensure holistic support for CYP and their families.

Supervise and provide training to junior team members, promoting a positive and collaborative team environment.

Work with senior clinical and managerial teams to contribute to the development and expansion of early intervention services.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration with BABCP or BPS as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
• Training in risk assessment
• Postgraduate qualification in Psychological Wellbeing
• Completion of the CWP Supervisors (PGCERT) training course, or equivalent experience that meets the eligibility requirements to apply.
• Training in CBT

Experience

• Extensive experience working with young people facing common mental health issues
• Proven ability to develop and deliver evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions, including group psychoeducation and guided self-help.
• Experience supervising and training others in a therapy setting, including supervising PWPs.
• Reflective post-qualification experience, ideally within NHS or social service
• Experience in partnership working and promoting services to professionals and the community.
• Proficient in screening, assessing, and working with a wide range of mental health difficulties, particularly those with moderate conditions.
• Capable of managing a high caseload of patients effectively
• Experienced in managing clients at risk of self-harm or suicide
• Strong background in multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Familiar with working in a Low Intensity CBT environment
• Experience supervising Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and working with universities to support trainees.
• Experience working with children and young people under Child Protection laws.
• Experience in audit and research.
• Ability to provide mentoring and supervision.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Low Intensity CBT, mental health policies, and evidence-based practices.
• Skilled in identifying disorders, providing initial education, and directing clients to appropriate resources.
• Knowledge of clinical risk and suicide assessments, with a solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection laws.
• Ability to adapt psychological approaches to primary care and address a wide range of issues.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and promote effective teamwork in complex and sensitive environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse audiences and navigating challenging situations.
• Committed to personal development, clinical governance, and using outcome measures for audits.
• Ability to use various evaluation and monitoring methods.

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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7105879-A

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust