Children's Wellbeing Practitioner - ADHD Service
Job summary
The Cornwall CAMHS ADHD team is designed to help meet the mental health needs of children and young people with ADHD. The countywideteam is made up of staff from a number of disciplines involved in the assessment and intervention for ADHD, including nursing, medical and psychological professional staff who work together as an MDT.
Children's Wellbeing practitioners in the team will work to deliver low intensity CBT to children and young people as an alternative or addition to their medication, focusing specifically on evidence-based strategies to support young people manage their symptoms and associated difficulties. Interventions will therefore include psychoeducation, problem solving therapy, social skills, emotional regulation skills, anxiety management. Delivering parent interventions for ADHD using evidence based parenting approaches in line with NICE guidance will also be part of the role delivering both group work and some home based parenting interventions for those families most in need.
We have 1.5 WTE posts to offer across the county so will be looking for potentially one full time worker and 1 CWP able to offer half time, or three CWPs able to offer sessions, as part of a split role or part time role. Flexible working and job sharing will be considered and the base will be dependent and negotiable with the successful applicants. We are aiming for 0.5 CWP working in each of Mid, West and East CAMHS.
Proposed interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
CWPs will have the responsibility for delivering evidence based Low intensity CBT and parenting interventions for the mental health and emotional wellbeing for children and young people. The postholder will, with appropriate supervision, work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner as their training affords to engage in;
o Delivering evidence-based intervention (i.e., by offering Low Intensity CBT and guided self-help) for children, young people and parentsopen to the ADHD teamwho need additional psychological support to manage their ADHD symptoms.
Supporting and facilitating staff in education and health settings to identify and where appropriate to better support children and young people with ADHD.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
201-25-694
Job locations
Various sessions needed Mid, West and East Cornwall
St Austell Hospital
St Austell
PL26 6AD
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Eligible for registration - British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BAbCP) / British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Professional qualification - Successful completion of a Health Education England commissioned 1 year Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) Course with a recognised university at graduate level, or an Equivalent LI qualification as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner or Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Desirable
- A further relevant degree qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
- Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
- Experience of working with anxiety disorders (Utilising Low Intensity CBT & Guided Self Help)
- Experience of working with childrens with ADHD and neurodevelopmental difficulties
- Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (utilising Low Intensity CBT & Guided Self Help)
Education
Essential
- Eligible for registration - British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BAbCP) / British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Professional qualification - Successful completion of a Health Education England commissioned 1 year Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) Course with a recognised university at graduate level, or an Equivalent LI qualification as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner or Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Desirable
- A further relevant degree qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
- Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
- Experience of working with anxiety disorders (Utilising Low Intensity CBT & Guided Self Help)
- Experience of working with childrens with ADHD and neurodevelopmental difficulties
- Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (utilising Low Intensity CBT & Guided Self Help)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various sessions needed Mid, West and East Cornwall
St Austell Hospital
St Austell
PL26 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various sessions needed Mid, West and East Cornwall
St Austell Hospital
St Austell
PL26 6AD
Employer's website
Salary range
- £31,049 - £37,796 per year