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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service which we are delivering across Bolton: The Mental Health Support Team (MHST).</p> <p>There is significant focus on transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Services within the NHS. The NHSLong Term Planwhich builds onthe 2017 Children and Young People's Mental HealthGreen Paperhas set out proposals to improve mental health support in schools and colleges.</p> <p>MHSTs are designed to help meet the mental health needs of children and young people in primary, secondary and further education (primarily for ages 5 to 18), by providing mental health support in schools, colleges and other education settings such as alternative provision.</p> <p>The three core functions of a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are:</p> <ul>  <li>Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to-moderate mental health problems.</li>  <li>Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school/college approach</li>  <li>Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.</li> </ul>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner role intends to support school staff to feel confident in recognising and responding to emerging mental health difficulties.</p>
<p>Bolton MHST works with the mental health support services that already exist, such as counsellors, educational psychologists, school nurses, pastoral care staff and educational welfare officers.</p>
<p>Our Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner will be offered regular clinical and case management supervision to support our MHST core functions; Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to-moderate mental health problems. Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school/college approach. Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.</p>
<p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p>
<p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p>
<p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p>
<p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7638977</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Horwich Health &amp; Wellbeing Centre</p>
      <p>Victoria Road</p>
      <p>Horwich</p>
            <p>BL6 5PY</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>See attached detailed job description and person specification:</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>   <ul>    <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>    <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>    <li>Excellent pension</li>    <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>    <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>    <li>Wellbeing programme</li>    <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>   </ul> </li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>See attached detailed job description and person specification:</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>   <ul>    <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>    <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>    <li>Excellent pension</li>    <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>    <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>    <li>Wellbeing programme</li>    <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>   </ul> </li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Successful completion of an IAPT 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' or Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner course.  Professional registration  as an 'EMHP' or 'CYWP' with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g. British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)   Evidence of working with Children and Young People who have experienced mental health problems</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering evidence based mental health interventions including low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions to Children, Young People and parents.   Experience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice.   Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods.  Computer literacy and the ability to keep clinical records to a high standard in line with policies.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of developing and delivering whole school approaches to mental health.  Developing and delivering school and staff wellbeing initiatives.   Experience designing/delivering training. Experience of working with parents, offering parent psychoeducation or CBT led intervention.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding of child and adolescent development and emotional, social and psychological wellbeing through academic study.   Understanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.  Knowledge of safeguarding issues Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the educational system in England.  Knowledge of group work and facilitation skills.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability assessments.  Effective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation.   Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.  Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy.  Good organisational/time management skills with the ability to work autonomously.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Experience of database use</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Successful completion of an IAPT 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' or Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner course.  Professional registration  as an 'EMHP' or 'CYWP' with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g. British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)   Evidence of working with Children and Young People who have experienced mental health problems</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering evidence based mental health interventions including low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions to Children, Young People and parents.   Experience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice.   Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods.  Computer literacy and the ability to keep clinical records to a high standard in line with policies.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of developing and delivering whole school approaches to mental health.  Developing and delivering school and staff wellbeing initiatives.   Experience designing/delivering training. Experience of working with parents, offering parent psychoeducation or CBT led intervention.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of child and adolescent development and emotional, social and psychological wellbeing through academic study.   Understanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.  Knowledge of safeguarding issues Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of the educational system in England.  Knowledge of group work and facilitation skills.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability assessments.  Effective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation.   Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.  Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy.  Good organisational/time management skills with the ability to work autonomously.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Experience of database use</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Horwich Health &amp; Wellbeing Centre</p>
      <p>Victoria Road</p>
      <p>Horwich</p>
            <p>BL6 5PY</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Horwich Health &amp; Wellbeing Centre</p>
          <p>Victoria Road</p>
          <p>Horwich</p>
                    <p>BL6 5PY</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner

CYP Senior EMHP/CYWP for low intensity CYP Access services

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you passionate about patient care and are looking for a new and exciting challenge? Come and join our innovative, supportive and highly skilled Occupational Therapy Team at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust!</strong></p>
<p>We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, forward-thinking Occupational Therapists to join our Band 6 rotation programme. LUHFT has experienced and highly skilled Therapists working in a wide range of areas and this post will include working in specialities such as:</p>
<p>Major Trauma</p>
<p>First Response</p>
<p>A&amp;E</p>
<p>Stroke pathway (hyperacute, rehab, ESD)</p>
<p>Reablement</p>
<p>Complex Rehabilitation</p>
<p>Critical care</p>
<p>General acute inpatients</p>
<p>Outpatients</p>
<p>You will have the opportunity to work across Aintree, Broadgreen and the new state-of-the-art Royal Liverpool Hospital. Some specialities provide extended service hours, 8am-8pm seven days a week, therefore flexible working arrangements can be considered to support work-life balance.</p>
<p>You will have a key role in completing skilled assessment and clinical reasoning to provide treatment, promote recovery, risk assess and problem solve to arrange complex discharges at the earliest and safest opportunity.</p>
<p>We are committed to staff development and training including leadership. You will have peer support, access to regular supervision and support from the Band 7s/8as.</p>
<p>This opportunity is open to both existing Band 6s and experienced Band 5s who are keen to develop into a band 6 role via a training route if appropriate (Annex 21).</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We wish to recruit an experienced clinician who has a clear understanding of the developing role of Occupational Therapy within integrated therapy services, and the ability to support leadership of a team which delivers innovative, responsive services to meet both the needs of patients and the organisation. The post holder will have clinical experience working with adults with complex presentations, in particular older people with multiple co-morbidity.</p>
<p>The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work as an effective member of the wider team as well as with other external agencies. You will be required to participate or lead on service review in order to identify service development needs and support the band 7 in delivering this while meeting clinical service demands</p>
<p>We have regular team meetings and are committed to continuing professional development. We have a clear supervision structure and advice is available from our highly skilled Band 7s and 8as within the departments.</p>
<p>Band 6 employees are required to supervise Band 5 and assistant staff, and deputise for clinical team leads.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital &amp; Royal Liverpool University Hospital.</p> <p>We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.</p> <p>UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.</p> <p>For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.</p> <p>Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.</p> <p>For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>08 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>287-AMED-311-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Liverpool University Hospital</p>
            <p>Liverpool</p>
            <p>L9 7AL</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)</p>
<p>This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and not a rigid, inflexible specification. It may be subject to revision to meet the changing needs of the service, following consultation with the post holder.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)</p>
<p>This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and not a rigid, inflexible specification. It may be subject to revision to meet the changing needs of the service, following consultation with the post holder.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Other
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Flexible and open to change</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegate tasks</li>
        
        <li>Effective written and oral communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to keep accurate legible patient notes</li>
        
        <li>Teaching / Presentations at In - Service level</li>
        
        <li>Able to evaluate and be critical of self</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Competent IT Skills</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and specialist skills relevant to the clinical caseload</li>
        
        <li>Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy</li>
        
        <li>Have an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad experience in musculoskeletal / medical surgical conditions</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of a contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of participation in audit</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of the advanced skills required to plan complex and rapid discharges</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>HCPC Registration</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Member of Special Interest group</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Other
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Flexible and open to change</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegate tasks</li>
          
          <li>Effective written and oral communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to keep accurate legible patient notes</li>
          
          <li>Teaching / Presentations at In - Service level</li>
          
          <li>Able to evaluate and be critical of self</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Competent IT Skills</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and specialist skills relevant to the clinical caseload</li>
          
          <li>Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy</li>
          
          <li>Have an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad experience in musculoskeletal / medical surgical conditions</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of a contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of participation in audit</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of the advanced skills required to plan complex and rapid discharges</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>HCPC Registration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Member of Special Interest group</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust </p>
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      <p>Liverpool University Hospital</p>
            <p>Liverpool</p>
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        <p>Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust </p>
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          <p>Liverpool University Hospital</p>
                    <p>Liverpool</p>
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            <p><a href="https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity to work within Wirral Mental Health Support Team (MHST) . We have 3 x posts available within the team.</p> <p>The Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner/CYPWP will work with colleagues based across 4 x locations within Wirral, working closely with education settings and professionals supporting children, young people and their families.</p> <p>The post involves working directly with schools, colleges and settings providing information, advice and guidance through consultation, training, direct work with children and young people and their parents / caregivers and delivering evidence based interventions.</p> <p>We require successful applicants to have professional registration with recognised National Body (BPS, BABCP) OR be able to obtain this within 6 months of start date. Note if the successful applicant does not hold professional registration they will be recruited to a 6 month fixed term contract to allow time for professional registration to be completed. The contract will be amended to permanent once professional registration has been confirmed.</p> <p>This post is full time hours per week. We are happy to accept applications from Trainee EMHPs.</p> <p>Planned shortlisting date is 30 Dec 25 and planned interview date is 5 Jan 26.</p>    <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post-holder will work within Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Support Team (Wirral MHST) and provide a range of assessment and other interventions on an individual and wider systems basis under close clinical supervision from experienced staff.</p>
<p>Accessing regular case management and clinical supervision on an individual and group basis will be an important aspect of the role.</p>
<p>The post-holder will be able to deliver a range of 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for children, young people, and parents/carers.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.</p> <p>We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.</p> <p>Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.</p> <p>As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.</p> <p>All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.</p> <p>Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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      <p>Wirral Mental Health Support Team</p>
            <p>Wirral</p>
            <p>CH42 0LQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.</p> <p>At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.</p> <p>CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.</p> <p>Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.</p> <p>An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: <a href="mailto:cwp.recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">cwp.recruitment@nhs.net</a> or by calling 01244 393100.</p> <p>If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?</p> <p>Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.</p> <p>The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.</p> <p>Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.</p> <p>New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.</p> <p>Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.</p> <p>Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.</p> <p>At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.</p> <p>CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.</p> <p>Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.</p> <p>An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: <a href="mailto:cwp.recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">cwp.recruitment@nhs.net</a> or by calling 01244 393100.</p> <p>If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?</p> <p>Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.</p> <p>The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.</p> <p>Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.</p> <p>New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.</p> <p>Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.</p> <p>Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Qualified Post Graduate Certificate or above from a provider university as part of the CYP-IAPT programme e.g. EMHP, CWP</li>
        
        <li>Professional registration with  recognised National Body  (BPS, BABCP) within 6 months  of qualification.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates continued professional development within the mental health arena as evidenced by certificated course from recognised training bodies.</li>
          
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        <li>Knowledge of child psychology and development</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate an understanding of parenting and behaviour management interventions</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the impact of multisystemic issues such as home, school and community.</li>
        
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        <li>Experience of safeguarding vulnerable people</li>
        
        <li>Experience of multi-agency working</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a mental health and/or CYP setting</li>
        
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          <li>Evidence of working in the local community</li>
          
          <li>Experience of routine outcome monitoring</li>
          
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          <li>Professional registration with  recognised National Body  (BPS, BABCP) within 6 months  of qualification.</li>
          
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            <li>Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.</li>
            
            <li>Demonstrates continued professional development within the mental health arena as evidenced by certificated course from recognised training bodies.</li>
            
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            Knowledge and Expertise
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Knowledge of child psychology and development</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate an understanding of parenting and behaviour management interventions</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the impact of multisystemic issues such as home, school and community.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of safeguarding vulnerable people</li>
          
          <li>Experience of multi-agency working</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a mental health and/or CYP setting</li>
          
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            <li>Evidence of working in the local community</li>
            
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    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <p>Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Wirral Mental Health Support Team</p>
            <p>Wirral</p>
            <p>CH42 0LQ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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                    <p>Wirral</p>
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            <p><a href="https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

CYP Education Mental Health Practitioner EMHP/CYPWP

CYP Clinical Psychologist - Integrated Eating Disorder Service

<p>Suppleo Education is a dedicated education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools but our staff too!</p> <p>A popular school in Northwich are on the hunt for a talented Children s Mental Health Support Worker for a January start! This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, which will be for the entire academic year and beyond.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be supporting various pupils with a range of Social Emotional Mental Health including school phobic, anxious pupils. The candidate will also be working closely with low/high ability ASD pupils and ADHD pupils with challenging behaviour.</p> <p>Does this sound like the Mental Health Support Worker opportunity for you? If so, please read the job description and staff benefits and how to apply .</p> <p><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></p> <p>Role: Children s Mental Health Support Worker<br> Rates from: £96.06 per day<br> Location: Northwich<br> Start Date: 5th January 2026<br> Duration: Ongoing<br> Full-time/Part-time: Full-time<br> Hours: 8:30-3:30 (dependent on the school)</p> <p><strong>Skills and experience you'll need</strong></p> <ul> <li>to be empathetic and a good listener</li> <li>to be encouraging and motivating</li> <li>the ability to gain trust from students, teachers and parents</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>In order to apply for this Mental Health Support Worker opportunity please apply with-in or you can call our Cheshire Office and ask for Ryan. Please see our Privacy Policy link on our website to see our Privacy Notice for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.</p>

Children's Mental Health Support Worker

<p><b>You're not just anyone.</b></p> <p><b>And this isn't just any job.</b></p> <p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><strong>Join Lifeways and help shape brighter futures in your community.</strong></p> <p><strong>Lifeways - Specialist Support Services Supporting lives since 1995</strong></p> <p>Are you ready to make a real difference? At Lifeways, we believe that every person deserves the chance to live life to the fullest-and that starts with you. We're currently recruiting <strong>Female Mental Health Support Workers</strong> to join our passionate team across four independent living services in Warrington.</p> <p><strong>Shift Details:</strong>? </p> <ul> <li>Full-time (36 hrs/week) </li><li>Sessional roles also available </li><li>08.00am-20.00pm / 09.00am - 21.00pm &amp; 11.00am - 23.00pm / sleep</li></ul> <p> (Applicants must be able to work 12 hour shifts)</p> <p><strong>Why Lifeways?</strong></p> <p><strong>Feel Valued</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>£200 for successful referrals</li><li>10% off at B&amp;Q for all team members</li><li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, food, days out &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme - Up to £1,000</li><li>Gym discounts - Save up to £192 a year</li></ul> <p><strong>Be Supported</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>DBS paid for</li><li>8 paid days of training per year</li><li>Access to qualifications &amp; apprenticeships</li><li>3% employer pension contribution</li><li>Eye care &amp; health cash plans</li></ul> <p> <strong>Have Impact</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Help individuals achieve personal goals</li><li>Promote choice, dignity, and respect</li><li>Be part of a close-knit, caring team</li></ul> <p><strong>What You'll Be Doing:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Offering emotional and behavioural support</li><li>Creating a safe, empowering environment</li><li>Supporting daily living skills and personal goals</li><li>Promoting hygiene, well-being, and independence</li><li>Communicating with families and carers</li><li>Managing medication and budgeting</li><li>Adapting to varied, meaningful daily tasks</li></ul> <p> <strong>Who We're Looking For:</strong></p> <p>Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or new to care, if you have a heart for helping others live independently and with dignity, we'll give you the <strong>training, tools, and support</strong> to thrive.</p> <p>This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) due to a genuine occupational requirement.</p> <p>All applicants will complete a DBS check-<strong>paid for by Lifeways</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Real Impact. Real Growth. Real You.</strong></p> <p>Apply today and start a career that truly cares.</p> <p> PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP </p> <p> LWGJH</p>

Female Mental Health Support Worker - Warrington

<p><b>You're not just anyone.</b></p> <p><b>And this isn't just any job.</b></p> <p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><strong>Join Lifeways and help shape brighter futures in your community.</strong></p> <p><strong>Lifeways - Specialist Support Services Supporting lives since 1995</strong></p> <p>Are you ready to make a real difference? At Lifeways, we believe that every person deserves the chance to live life to the fullest-and that starts with you. We're currently recruiting <strong>Sessional</strong> <strong>Mental Health Support Workers</strong> to join our passionate team across four independent living services in Warrington.</p> <p><strong>Shift Details:</strong>? </p> <ul> <li>Bank (0 hours)</li><li>08.00am-20.00pm / 09.00am - 21.00pm &amp; 11.00am - 23.00pm / sleep</li></ul> <p><strong>Why Lifeways?</strong></p> <p><strong>Feel Valued</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>£200 for successful referrals</li><li>10% off at B&amp;Q for all team members</li><li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, food, days out &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme - Up to £1,000</li><li>Gym discounts - Save up to £192 a year</li></ul> <p><strong>Be Supported</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>DBS paid for</li><li>8 paid days of training per year</li><li>Access to qualifications &amp; apprenticeships</li><li>3% employer pension contribution</li><li>Eye care &amp; health cash plans</li></ul> <p> <strong>Have Impact</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Help individuals achieve personal goals</li><li>Promote choice, dignity, and respect</li><li>Be part of a close-knit, caring team</li></ul> <p><strong>What You'll Be Doing:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Offering emotional and behavioural support</li><li>Creating a safe, empowering environment</li><li>Supporting daily living skills and personal goals</li><li>Promoting hygiene, wellbeing, and independence</li><li>Communicating with families and carers</li><li>Managing medication and budgeting</li><li>Adapting to varied, meaningful daily tasks</li></ul> <p> <strong>Who We're Looking For:</strong></p> <p>Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or new to care, if you have a heart for helping others live independently and with dignity, we'll give you the <strong>training, tools, and support</strong> to thrive.</p> <p>All applicants will complete a DBS check-<strong>paid for by Lifeways</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Real Impact. Real Growth. Real You.</strong></p> <p>Apply today and start a career that truly cares.</p> <p> PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP </p>

Mental Health Support Worker - Warrington Bank

<p><strong>Could this be your most rewarding role yet?</strong></p><p><strong>Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council</strong><br> <strong>Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances</strong><br> <strong>Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays &amp; Christmas</strong></p><p>You ve built a career supporting others </p><p>But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home and truly changing a life forever?</p><p>We re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference.</p><p>This is fostering but not as you know it.<br> This is <strong>Lleol Fostering</strong>.</p><p>Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering maintaining locality is hugely important.<br> There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise and above all someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.</p><p>We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers including those who have worked as <strong>Mental Health Nurses</strong>, supporting individuals through emotional distress, crisis, and recovery. Your clinical experience, empathy, and therapeutic communication skills could offer a child the one thing they need most a stable, nurturing home where they feel safe and seen.</p>What makes Lleol Foster Carers different? <p>This is a specialist fostering role supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible.</p><p>We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.</p>What You ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer: <ul> <li> <p>£50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill &amp; commitment</p></li><li> <p>Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)</p></li><li> <p>Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays &amp; Christmas</p></li><li> <p>Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer for practical help and respite</p></li><li> <p>50% discount on your Council Tax payments</p></li><li> <p>Therapeutic Training &amp; Qualifications</p></li><li> <p>Membership to The Fostering Network</p></li><li> <p>Access to the Mockingbird Support Model</p></li><li> <p>Blue Light Card membership access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide</p></li><li> <p>Reward &amp; Recognition via the CareFriends App</p></li><li> <p>Regular Wellbeing events &amp; Peer Support groups</p></li></ul> Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer? <p>We re looking for individuals or couples who:</p><ul> <li> <p>Have professional or personal experience in supporting children &amp; young people</p></li><li> <p>Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment</p></li><li> <p>Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering</p></li><li> <p>Hold a full driving licence</p></li><li> <p>Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role</p></li><li> <p>Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training</p></li><li> <p>Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way</p></li><li> <p>Are open to registering as self-employed</p></li></ul> <p>Ideally, you won t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience).</p>This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For. <p>If you ve worked as a:</p><ul> <li> <p>Mental Health Nurse</p></li><li> <p>Community Psychiatric Nurse</p></li><li> <p>CAMHS Practitioner</p></li><li> <p>Crisis Support Worker<br> then your ability to provide emotional containment, therapeutic support, and trauma-informed care could make you an outstanding foster carer.</p></li></ul> <p><strong>Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire?</strong><br> This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.</p>

Foster Carer - Mental Health Nurse

<p><strong>Could this be your most rewarding role yet?</strong></p><p><strong>To view this advert in Welsh, please </strong><strong>click here</strong><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council</strong></p><p><strong>Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances</strong><br> <strong>Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays &amp; Christmas</strong></p><p>You ve built a career supporting others </p><p>But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home and truly changing a life forever?</p><p>We re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference.</p><p>This is fostering but not as you know it.<br> This is <strong>Lleol Fostering</strong>.</p><p>Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering maintaining locality is hugely important.<br> There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise and above all someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.</p><p>We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers including those who have worked as <strong>Art Therapists</strong>, using creativity to help individuals process trauma, express themselves, and build emotional resilience. If you ve worked therapeutically with children or young people, supported emotional wellbeing through creative interventions, or helped individuals navigate complex mental health needs, your insight and empathy could be life-changing by offering a child the one thing they need most a safe, therapeutic home.</p>What makes Lleol Foster Carers different? <p>This is a specialist fostering role supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible.</p><p>We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.</p>What You ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer: <ul> <li> <p>£50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill &amp; commitment</p></li><li> <p>Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)</p></li><li> <p>Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays &amp; Christmas</p></li><li> <p>Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer for practical help and respite</p></li><li> <p>50% discount on your Council Tax payments</p></li><li> <p>Therapeutic Training &amp; Qualifications</p></li><li> <p>Membership to The Fostering Network</p></li><li> <p>Access to the Mockingbird Support Model</p></li><li> <p>Blue Light Card membership access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide</p></li><li> <p>Reward &amp; Recognition via the CareFriends App</p></li><li> <p>Regular Wellbeing events &amp; Peer Support groups</p></li></ul> Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer? <p>We re looking for individuals or couples who:</p><ul> <li> <p>Have professional or personal experience in supporting children &amp; young people</p></li><li> <p>Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment</p></li><li> <p>Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering</p></li><li> <p>Hold a full driving licence</p></li><li> <p>Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role</p></li><li> <p>Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training</p></li><li> <p>Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way</p></li><li> <p>Are open to registering as self-employed</p></li></ul> <p>Ideally, you won t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience).</p>This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For. <p>If you ve worked as an:</p><ul> <li> <p>Art Therapist</p></li><li> <p>Creative Arts Practitioner</p></li><li> <p>Play Therapist</p></li><li> <p>Child or Adolescent Mental Health Worker<br> then your ability to create emotional safety, build trust, and support healing through expression could make you an outstanding foster carer.</p></li></ul> <p><strong>Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire?</strong><br> This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.</p>

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