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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Dorset Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHSTs) are seeking a Trainee Senior Wellbeing Practitioner/Trainee Supervisor (Band 6) for our team based in the North &amp; East Dorset area. You will be required to attend Exeter University to complete the training for this post from January 2025 on a part time basis over two years.</p> <p>The Mental Health Support Teams work with children and young people (and their families) who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health needs, within education settings.</p> <p>We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior wellbeing and supervising practitioner who is passionate about children's mental health. You will have experience of supervising/supporting clinicians, and have a qualification in delivering Low Intensity CBT interventions, either with children and young people or with adults.</p> <p>You will be wishing to enhance your clinical skills to be able to work alongside children and young people with differing presentations, whilst providing support to the team, and wider professional network, to develop skills and knowledge base.</p> <p>You will be joining an established, creative, supportive team of professionals and be supported yourself during your training and beyond to practice safely, ethically, creatively, and curiously.</p> <p><strong>Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The role will help to oversee the delivery of the clinical work undertaken by the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) within the team, both those in training and those who are already qualified, ensuring that Low Intensity CBT interventions are used effectively to support children and young people's mental wellbeing. You will provide clinical supervision and leadership to more junior colleagues and will be involved with developing clinical operational processes. The team also works with education settings to help them to implement a whole school approach to good emotional wellbeing. This can include for example consultation, training and small and large group work to promote good emotional health for all. </p> <p>You will also be expected to hold a clinical caseload and to use your newly learnt knowledge to deliver short term evidence based interventions to children, families and young people whose needs are more complex in nature.</p> <p><strong>Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.</p> <p>We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.</p> <p>Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.</p> <p>Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.</p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 September 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
      
        p.a.
      
    </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>152-M273.25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Blandford Hospital</p>
      <p>Milldown Rd</p>
      <p>Blandford</p>
            <p>DT11 7DD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do <a href="mailto:contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do <a href="mailto:contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualified EMHP or CWP with at least two years experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of supporting training or junior staff/school professionals to develop sills, role/formulate</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_6">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to and evidence of having delivered group interventions</li>
        
        <li>Ability to and evidence of delivering training to professionals</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_7">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Willingness to move into a management position and an understanding of needing to offer high support and high challenge to staff</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualified EMHP or CWP with at least two years experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of supporting training or junior staff/school professionals to develop sills, role/formulate</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_6">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to and evidence of having delivered group interventions</li>
          
          <li>Ability to and evidence of delivering training to professionals</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_7">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Willingness to move into a management position and an understanding of needing to offer high support and high challenge to staff</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Blandford Hospital</p>
      <p>Milldown Rd</p>
      <p>Blandford</p>
            <p>DT11 7DD</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Blandford Hospital</p>
          <p>Milldown Rd</p>
          <p>Blandford</p>
                    <p>DT11 7DD</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Trainee Senior Wellbeing Practitioner/Trainee Supervisor– MHST

Qualified Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Newham CAMHS is a large and vibrant specialist child and adolescent mental health service with a reputation for innovation and flexibility in meeting the complex mental health support needs of Newham's children, young people and families. It is centrally located on one site in Plaistow, Newham, and provides an extensive and growing range of services including multi-disciplinary specialist teams such as the Emotional &amp; Behavioural Teams, Adolescent Mental Health Team, Paediatric Liaison Team, Neurodevelopmental Team and the Well Being in Newham Schools Team. It meets weekly with community partners and social care as part of the Newham Multi Agency Collective. Practitioners work in Youth Zones and form part of the Vanguard Team - a specialist community psychology led service in Newham, for young people up to 25 years of age impacted by, or at risk of youth violence. There is a broad spectrum of disciplines and a long tradition of effective multidisciplinary and interagency working, outreach and consultation work. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The CWP role is to provide support in the Triage and management of families waiting for treatment with our waiting list team E&amp;B3 and also our Front Door Team with referrals. This will also involve delivery of both individual and group interventions for young people and parents under the supervision of a suitably qualified senior clinician. The applicant we be an experienced CWP who can supervise junior CWP staff and CWP trainees. </p>  <p>Additionally, our CWPs run workshops, raise awareness of mental health and emotional wellbeing to parent/carers, young people and professionals to promote positive mental health. CWPs will support clinicians in the running of other therapy groups. The post holder will be required to be creative, flexible, adaptable, professional and motivated in all aspects of their role, both in clinical delivery and within the development of the service provision. The successful candidate would contribute to the MDT, working within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £44,485 to £52,521 a year
      
        per annum Inc HCAs
      
    </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>363-SS7449105</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Newham CAMHS</p>
      <p>York House, 411 Barking Road</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>E13 8AL</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Key Relationships:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Clinical Team Lead FDT</li>  <li>Children, young people and their families</li>  <li>FDT Co-ordinator</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>General Manager CAMHS</li>  <li>CAMHS Senior Management Group</li>  <li>Multidisciplinary colleagues in CAMHS</li>  <li>Other professionals working with children and young people in social services, health, education, youth justice system and the voluntary sector</li> </ul> <p>Trust corporate departments including Human Resources, Training and Development,</p>  <p>Please see attached job description for a full breakdown of the role and the essential and desirable criteria.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Key Relationships:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Clinical Team Lead FDT</li>  <li>Children, young people and their families</li>  <li>FDT Co-ordinator</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>General Manager CAMHS</li>  <li>CAMHS Senior Management Group</li>  <li>Multidisciplinary colleagues in CAMHS</li>  <li>Other professionals working with children and young people in social services, health, education, youth justice system and the voluntary sector</li> </ul> <p>Trust corporate departments including Human Resources, Training and Development,</p>  <p>Please see attached job description for a full breakdown of the role and the essential and desirable criteria.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education/ Qualification/ Training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>To have undertaken a qualification from a recognised CWP or EMHP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma).</li>
        
        <li>Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Other relevant postgraduate degree</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.</li>
        
        <li>CAMHS experience</li>
        
        <li>Experience working as a qualified CWP/EMHP</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge and Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT based guided self-help interventions for children with anxiety, low mood and conduct difficulties.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and Management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of the impact of severe and enduring mental illness on families.</li>
        
        <li>Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to use CYP IAPT outcome measures and integrate these into interventions</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge / skills in the adaptation of interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Other
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of child protection and child in need procedures</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Personal experience of mental health problems.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within a multicultural framework.</li>
          
          <li>Freedom to act:  Physical effort: Confined sitting position (therapy); travelling within community; fine motor skills re injections (for nurses)</li>
          
          <li>Mental effort:  writing reports; planning teaching; concentrating for therapy sessions /clinical supervision;</li>
          
          <li>Emotional effort: Dealing with families in breakdown; experiencing trauma and abuse; occasional patient complaints; conveying of unwelcome news</li>
          
          <li>Working conditions: Occasional verbal and physical abuse; unpredictable clinical scenarios e.g. emergency home visits; travel in community all weathers.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education/ Qualification/ Training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>To have undertaken a qualification from a recognised CWP or EMHP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma).</li>
          
          <li>Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Other relevant postgraduate degree</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.</li>
          
          <li>CAMHS experience</li>
          
          <li>Experience working as a qualified CWP/EMHP</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT based guided self-help interventions for children with anxiety, low mood and conduct difficulties.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and Management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the impact of severe and enduring mental illness on families.</li>
          
          <li>Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.</li>
            
            <li>Ability to use CYP IAPT outcome measures and integrate these into interventions</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge / skills in the adaptation of interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Other
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of child protection and child in need procedures</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Personal experience of mental health problems.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working within a multicultural framework.</li>
            
            <li>Freedom to act:  Physical effort: Confined sitting position (therapy); travelling within community; fine motor skills re injections (for nurses)</li>
            
            <li>Mental effort:  writing reports; planning teaching; concentrating for therapy sessions /clinical supervision;</li>
            
            <li>Emotional effort: Dealing with families in breakdown; experiencing trauma and abuse; occasional patient complaints; conveying of unwelcome news</li>
            
            <li>Working conditions: Occasional verbal and physical abuse; unpredictable clinical scenarios e.g. emergency home visits; travel in community all weathers.</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>
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        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>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Newham CAMHS</p>
      <p>York House, 411 Barking Road</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>E13 8AL</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Newham CAMHS</p>
          <p>York House, 411 Barking Road</p>
          <p>London</p>
                    <p>E13 8AL</p>
        
      

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

Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Bromley Y</strong> seeks highly motivated and
enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. This
is an exciting opportunity for a
Trainee (CBT) to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded
Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes. </p><p>We are
looking for applicants who are knowledgeable and passionate about Bromley. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide evidenced
based interventions for children, young people or families (parents/carers)
using CBT. The post holder will work
with people from various cultural backgrounds, ages and ability, using
interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and
inclusion. 

</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The CYP
Psychological Therapies training programme is a government-funded initiative
aiming to grow the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. To
help reach this goal, NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year post,
allowing services to employ trainees to help implement new &amp; expand
existing specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support. This is a unique opportunity to apply your
learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions, working
with clients in the service making a direct impact in the lives of children,
young people and their families (parents/carers). You will need to balance a
demanding course with self-study and clinical work.</p><p>This full-time training will
begin in January 2026 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and
personal study) and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients related to
training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an
enrolled student with Kings College London. Upon completion qualified trainees
will receive a KCL Postgraduate Diploma in Children &amp; Young Peoples Mental
Health Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.<strong>Please ensure you read the full advert, job description, KCL Programme Brochure, and Application Guidance carefully.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Bromley
Y</strong> is a
long-established charity based in Bromley that values the voices of Children,
Young People (CYP), their families (parents) and/or carers as well as partner
agencies. We are a Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service based on the
principles of IThrive and IAPT and deliver Early Help and Prevention to those
in need. We are very proud to offer a range of therapeutic approaches, from 1:1
evidenced based interventions to group work, digital support, webinars,
mentoring and social prescribing.</p>


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

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £39,009.44 a year
      
    </p>
  
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0435-25-0007</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>17 Ethelbert Road</p>
            <p>Bromley</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR1 1JA</p>
      <br>
      
        
          
          <p>Denmark Hill Campus of King’s College London</p>
                    <p>London</p>
                    <p>SE5 9RS</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul><li>
With the assistance of their clinical
supervisor accept appropriate referrals</li><li>
Assess clients for suitability for the
treatment for which modality specific training is provided</li><li>
Make decisions on suitability of new
referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer
unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as
necessary</li><li>
Formulate, implement and evaluate therapeutic
intervention for clients in line with their training modality and experience</li><li>
Involve the system around the child in
treatment as appropriate, e.g. parent/carer, school, conveying therapy
formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language</li><li>
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings
relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate</li><li>
Complete all requirements relating to data
collection within the service</li><li>
Keep coherent records of all clinical
activity in line with service protocols</li><li>Work closely with other members of the team
ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to
maintain a stepped care approach</li><li>
Fulfilling the requirements of and completing a PG diploma at
Kings College London including practical, academic, and practice-based
assessments, alongside private study</li><li>
Apply learning from the training programme in practice</li><li>
Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on
their caseload to clinical and case management supervisors within the service
on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the
clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are
delivered</li><li>
Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to
the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg
BPS, UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date
on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g Future
in Mind)</li></ul>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul><li>
With the assistance of their clinical
supervisor accept appropriate referrals</li><li>
Assess clients for suitability for the
treatment for which modality specific training is provided</li><li>
Make decisions on suitability of new
referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer
unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as
necessary</li><li>
Formulate, implement and evaluate therapeutic
intervention for clients in line with their training modality and experience</li><li>
Involve the system around the child in
treatment as appropriate, e.g. parent/carer, school, conveying therapy
formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language</li><li>
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings
relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate</li><li>
Complete all requirements relating to data
collection within the service</li><li>
Keep coherent records of all clinical
activity in line with service protocols</li><li>Work closely with other members of the team
ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to
maintain a stepped care approach</li><li>
Fulfilling the requirements of and completing a PG diploma at
Kings College London including practical, academic, and practice-based
assessments, alongside private study</li><li>
Apply learning from the training programme in practice</li><li>
Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on
their caseload to clinical and case management supervisors within the service
on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the
clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are
delivered</li><li>
Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to
the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg
BPS, UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date
on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g Future
in Mind)</li></ul>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience, knowledge and understanding of Bromley, its children, young people and families (parents/carers)</li>
        
        <li>At least two years experience working therapeutically with children/young people in a mental health setting </li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people</li>
        
        <li>Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal &amp; external agencies</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with safeguarding issues</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity</li>
        
        <li>Ability to balance academic course requirements, self- study and a clinical case load</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.</li>
        
        <li>Minimum second-class Bachelors Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc). OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis</li>
        
        <li>A core profession as recognised by BABCP (for example, mental health nursing, social work) or a level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility criteria for the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience, knowledge and understanding of Bromley, its children, young people and families (parents/carers)</li>
          
          <li>At least two years experience working therapeutically with children/young people in a mental health setting </li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people</li>
          
          <li>Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal &amp; external agencies</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with safeguarding issues</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity</li>
          
          <li>Ability to balance academic course requirements, self- study and a clinical case load</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.</li>
          
          <li>Minimum second-class Bachelors Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc). OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis</li>
          
          <li>A core profession as recognised by BABCP (for example, mental health nursing, social work) or a level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility criteria for the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting.</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Bromley Y</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>17 Ethelbert Road</p>
            <p>Bromley</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR1 1JA</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://bromley-y.org" target="_blank">https://bromley-y.org (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Bromley Y</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>17 Ethelbert Road</p>
                    <p>Bromley</p>
          <p>Kent</p>
          <p>BR1 1JA</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://bromley-y.org" target="_blank">https://bromley-y.org (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Wellbeing Practitioner CYP-PT: Therapy Trainee CBT

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Bereavement Wellbeing Practitioner</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5/30 hours per week</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> St Albans /Watford</li><li><strong>Salary:</strong> Rennie Grove Peace Band 5 - £29,970- £36,483per annum (pro rata)</li><li><strong>Closing date:</strong> 10 September 2025 at 12 noon</li><li><strong>Interview date:</strong> 22 September 2025</li></ul>  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul><li>To be a part of the Bereavement and Talking Therapies team who offer emotional support to patients, carers, children and young people and families who have a life-limiting illness or are bereaved.</li><li>Triage referrals and undertake assessments to appropriate departments with Bereavement and Talking therapy service.</li><li>Trained professional in CBT/DBT/counselling.</li><li>Plan and facilitate sessions for bereaved and pre-bereaved patients.
Deliver staff and patient/family/carers psycho-educational workshops.</li><li>To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to providing a high-quality service.</li></ul><strong>This role will suit someone who</strong><ul><li>Works under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>Can quickly build trusting, empathetic and caring relationships.</li><li>Is flexible and enjoys the variety of work in a fast-moving environment.</li><li>Has good interpersonal skills.</li><li>Has strong organisational skills.</li></ul>  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, our unique care provides a lifeline of compassion and support to patients, carers, and families facing progressive life-limiting illness.</p><p>We provide palliative and end of life care support, including bereavement services, within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire and our patient services are available to adults, as well as patients transitioning into adult services (16 to 25 years). Bereavement support is offered for all ages to families of patients and those around them, as well as throughout the community, in schools and workplaces.</p><p>We are proud to offer care in the place that best suits the individuals needs, whether that is at home, in a care home, in a short stay in our inpatient unit, out in the community, or in our purpose-built Living Well Centre facilities. As a hospice care charity, we have offered this support, free of charge, for over 40 years.
</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>25 July 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £29,970 to £36,483 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>NTX1121844</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Peace Hospice</p>
            <p>Watford</p>
            <p>WD17 3PH</p>
      <br>
      
        
          
          <p>Grove House</p>
                    <p>St Albans</p>
          <p>Herts</p>
          <p>AL3 5QX</p>
          <br>
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul><li>Understand the need to manage time and resources to maximum effect, prioritizing workload, managing own time and working to deadlines.</li><li>Organising own day to day tasks.</li><li>Ability to plan and organise session as appropriate to the RGP service.</li><li>Ability to organise resources.</li><li>Take a flexible approach to working, providing cover for colleagues as required across the Rennie Grove Peace geographical area.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously to plan, deliver, develop and evaluate the bereavement service in line with the RGP Strategy.</li><li>Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.
</li></ul>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul><li>Understand the need to manage time and resources to maximum effect, prioritizing workload, managing own time and working to deadlines.</li><li>Organising own day to day tasks.</li><li>Ability to plan and organise session as appropriate to the RGP service.</li><li>Ability to organise resources.</li><li>Take a flexible approach to working, providing cover for colleagues as required across the Rennie Grove Peace geographical area.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously to plan, deliver, develop and evaluate the bereavement service in line with the RGP Strategy.</li><li>Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.
</li></ul>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualified professional as a Counsellor, (PWP), Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, DBT therapist, or equivalent relevant therapist.</li>
        
        <li>Degree with BABCP, UKCP, BACP, NCPS registration (or working towards).</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Additional Criteria
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Proven experience working with individuals and group work.</li>
        
        <li>Proven experience in developing and facilitating psychological and emotional wellbeing groups such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills, or relaxation techniques.</li>
        
        <li>Able to deliver low-intensity psychological skill-based interventions in a palliative setting. </li>
        
        <li>Able to hold a caseload and contribute to risk management.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to positively engage adults, families, and staff. </li>
        
        <li>Ability to communicate verbally and in written format.</li>
        
        <li>experience in delivering psychological psycho-educational sessions to groups and individuals where appropriate on challenges such as anxiety low mood with a focus on grief and loss.</li>
        
        <li>Collaborate with volunteers and community teams to support social groups in our community cafes and support work that builds a focus on social connection, reducing isolation, and developing coping strategies. </li>
        
        <li>A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.</li>
        
        <li>The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved.</li>
        
        <li>A good understanding of technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. </li>
        
        <li>Good organisational skills. </li>
        
        <li>Able to work accurately with excellent attention to detail. </li>
        
        <li>Able to build good working relationships with a diverse range of people. </li>
        
        <li>Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. </li>
        
        <li>Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously and as an effective team member, using initiative. </li>
        
        <li>Ability to prioritise effectively and produce work to high standards under pressure. </li>
        
        <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li>
        
        <li>Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of the volunteers and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace services or be bereaved themselves.</li>
        
        </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Accreditation with a recognised membership body.</li>
          
          <li>Relevant experience of managing/working with volunteers. </li>
          
          <li>Resilient-based supervision training.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in palliative care. </li>
          
          <li>Experience working with groups such as bereavement, carer support, children, and family groups. </li>
          
          <li>Experience in facilitating training. </li>
          
          <li>Strong people management skills. </li>
          
          <li>Bereavement palliative care experience.</li>
          
          </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualified professional as a Counsellor, (PWP), Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, DBT therapist, or equivalent relevant therapist.</li>
          
          <li>Degree with BABCP, UKCP, BACP, NCPS registration (or working towards).</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Additional Criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Proven experience working with individuals and group work.</li>
          
          <li>Proven experience in developing and facilitating psychological and emotional wellbeing groups such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills, or relaxation techniques.</li>
          
          <li>Able to deliver low-intensity psychological skill-based interventions in a palliative setting. </li>
          
          <li>Able to hold a caseload and contribute to risk management.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to positively engage adults, families, and staff. </li>
          
          <li>Ability to communicate verbally and in written format.</li>
          
          <li>experience in delivering psychological psycho-educational sessions to groups and individuals where appropriate on challenges such as anxiety low mood with a focus on grief and loss.</li>
          
          <li>Collaborate with volunteers and community teams to support social groups in our community cafes and support work that builds a focus on social connection, reducing isolation, and developing coping strategies. </li>
          
          <li>A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.</li>
          
          <li>The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved.</li>
          
          <li>A good understanding of technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. </li>
          
          <li>Good organisational skills. </li>
          
          <li>Able to work accurately with excellent attention to detail. </li>
          
          <li>Able to build good working relationships with a diverse range of people. </li>
          
          <li>Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. </li>
          
          <li>Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously and as an effective team member, using initiative. </li>
          
          <li>Ability to prioritise effectively and produce work to high standards under pressure. </li>
          
          <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li>
          
          <li>Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of the volunteers and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace services or be bereaved themselves.</li>
          
          </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Accreditation with a recognised membership body.</li>
            
            <li>Relevant experience of managing/working with volunteers. </li>
            
            <li>Resilient-based supervision training.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in palliative care. </li>
            
            <li>Experience working with groups such as bereavement, carer support, children, and family groups. </li>
            
            <li>Experience in facilitating training. </li>
            
            <li>Strong people management skills. </li>
            
            <li>Bereavement palliative care experience.</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="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="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>Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Peace Hospice</p>
            <p>Watford</p>
            <p>WD17 3PH</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://renniegrovepeace.org/" target="_blank">https://renniegrovepeace.org/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Peace Hospice</p>
                    <p>Watford</p>
                    <p>WD17 3PH</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://renniegrovepeace.org/" target="_blank">https://renniegrovepeace.org/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Bereavement Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Ready to use your Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) skills to make a real difference? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team at WithYou, in this key role for our service.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This is more than just a job; it's a chance to apply your expertise directly to those who need it most. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team, working alongside Recovery Workers to deliver impactful, psychologically-informed interventions. This is a unique opportunity to build on your MHWP training and positively change lives. In this role, you will:

Provide crucial, evidence-based support - you will use your training to deliver wellbeing-focused interventions, helping service users with complex mental health presentations. Your work will directly support recovery plans, focusing on key areas like managing emotions, improving sleep, and building confidence
Be a key part of the team - you'll work closely with your line manager, supervisor, and the rest of the drug and alcohol team, engaging with service users and their families to develop strengths-based, outcome-focused care plans
Grow your skills with expert guidance - you will receive regular supervision from a qualified professional, such as an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist or a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist. This ensures you're always learning and delivering the highest quality of care.
Collaborate and communicate effectively - you'll liaise with other health providers to ensure seamless continuity of care and communicate sensitive information to promote effective teamwork and positive outcomes for clients.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.

Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £28,000 to £31,000 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>oc-1756991890-2IM1L</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>WN1 1HR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: Sunday: Monday 22nd September 2025

WithYou is a drug, alcohol and mental health charity employing over 1,600 staff. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we provide support and advice without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. 

Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. Check out what our sites have to offer here!

This is a fixed-term position ending in October 2026.

About the Role

At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

We are looking for someone who has successfully graduated from a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) training program and is passionate about safeguarding the well-being of others. If you're ready to bring your skills to a role where they truly matter, we encourage you to apply.

 

A full job description and person specification is available on request by emailing . 

Benefits

</p><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays </li><li>An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li><li>2 days paid volunteer leave per year</li><li>Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme</li><li>Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands</li><li>Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing</li><li>We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period</li>

DE&amp;I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. 

WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: Sunday: Monday 22nd September 2025

WithYou is a drug, alcohol and mental health charity employing over 1,600 staff. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we provide support and advice without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. 

Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. Check out what our sites have to offer here!

This is a fixed-term position ending in October 2026.

About the Role

At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

We are looking for someone who has successfully graduated from a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) training program and is passionate about safeguarding the well-being of others. If you're ready to bring your skills to a role where they truly matter, we encourage you to apply.

 

A full job description and person specification is available on request by emailing . 

Benefits

</p><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays </li><li>An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li><li>2 days paid volunteer leave per year</li><li>Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme</li><li>Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands</li><li>Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing</li><li>We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period</li>

DE&amp;I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. 

WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Bachelor's degree at 2:2 in any subject</li>
        
        <li>Successful completion of MHWP certificate or postgraduate certificate training covering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing  7  Practitioners (MHWPs)</li>
        
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      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience working as part of a team</li>
        
        <li>Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing</li>
        
        <li>Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, their families and carers</li>
        
        <li>Ability to use IT skills to collect, collate and report on client's progression</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Bachelor's degree at 2:2 in any subject</li>
          
          <li>Successful completion of MHWP certificate or postgraduate certificate training covering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing  7  Practitioners (MHWPs)</li>
          
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        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working as part of a team</li>
          
          <li>Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing</li>
          
          <li>Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, their families and carers</li>
          
          <li>Ability to use IT skills to collect, collate and report on client's progression</li>
          
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    <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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>We Are With You</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>WN1 1HR</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>We Are With You</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Wigan</p>
                    <p>Wigan</p>
                    <p>WN1 1HR</p>
        
      

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

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