Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is offering a developmental opportunity for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in London. This role involves managing a caseload of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties while pursuing a postgraduate diploma at Kings College London. The position emphasizes delivering evidence-based interventions under supervision and promotes equality and inclusion within the service.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a CYP mental health CWP managing caseloads.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders in children and young people.
• Training in parenting interventions and neurodiversity adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload focused on assessment and evidence-based intervention.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with children, young people, and families.
• Conduct assessments leading to care plans and perform complex risk assessments.

Skills

Therapeutic working ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Postgraduate diploma in CYP-IAPT (CWP)

Job description

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Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, London

Client:

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job overview

This is an exciting developmental opportunity for an experienced CWP who will have been qualified for at least two years by September 2024 to join Cohort 3 of the national SWP programme to become a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP).

This is a training role and the post holder will be expected to fulfill the requirements of the SWP Post Graduate diploma as set out at Kings College London (KCL). The post-holder will work within the core Southwark CAMHS CWP service delivering under supervision outcome-informed, focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, low mood, and behaviors of concern.

Both the training and service experience will equip the post holder with the knowledge, attitude, and capabilities required to operate effectively in an inclusive, value-driven service.

This is a two-year training role within the Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT), specifically commissioned by NHS England (NHSE), aiming to develop the careers and employability of those trained on CYP-MH Low Intensity interventions.

The post holders will be expected to attend all KCL academic and self-study days as required and specified within the national curriculum whilst working in the service for the remaining days of the week.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of the Southwark CAMHS - CWP team managing a caseload focused on assessment and evidence-based intervention for children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers.

*Please note that you will need to submit an application form to Kings College London (KCL) for a place on the CYP MH in Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Postgraduate Diploma programme in addition to the employment application to the Southwark CWP Service.

The post holder will provide case management and clinical skills supervision to trainees and/or CWPs within the service under guidance.

The post holder may be required to travel across sites within the Trust and adapt working patterns to meet role demands.

The post holder is expected to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within their role, the service, and the community to ensure accessible services for users.

Please refer to the attached documents for your application process:

• KCL SWP Brochure January 2025
• KCL SWP Application Guidance January 2025

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Working for our organisation

Benefits include a comprehensive package with pay, pensions, leave, flexible working options, career development opportunities, car lease deals, accommodation options, NHS discounts, and other benefits such as counselling services, awards, cycle schemes, and staff restaurants.

We look forward to your application.

Detailed job responsibilities

Communication

• Establish therapeutic relationships with children, young people, and families; implement evidence-based interventions.
• Update team members and relevant parties on care plans, progress, and psychosocial factors.
• Liaise with GPs, schools, authorities, and safeguarding agencies.
• Communicate sensitive information appropriately.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and maintain accurate records.

Assessment and Risk Management

• Conduct assessments leading to care plans.
• Perform complex risk assessments and develop management plans.
• Re-evaluate assessments and develop personalized, evidence-based care plans.
• Follow guidelines, policies, and professional standards.
• Participate in supervision and implement policies.

Planning and Organization

• Manage caseload and organize interventions.
• Support trainees and supervisees.
• Adjust activities based on changing demands.

Patient/Service User Responsibility

• Assess and intervene for CYP with mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with families and teams.
• Follow safeguarding protocols.

Policy and Service Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies, promote equality, and observe relevant legislation.

Staff Responsibilities

• Share skills, support development, reflect on practice, and mentor.

Information Responsibilities

• Comply with governance, standards, and contribute to audits.

Other Duties

• Use a laptop for admin tasks, participate in appraisals, and follow health and safety policies.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health disorders in CYP, relevant legislation, safeguarding, confidentiality, and research application.

Experience

• Experience as a CYP mental health CWP, managing caseloads, working with families, research, and supervision experience.

Skills and Training

• Therapeutic working ability, resilience, communication skills, adaptability, team work, and specific therapy skills.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma in CYP-IAPT (CWP), CPD, and training in parenting interventions and neurodiversity adaptations.