Job summary
Fixed term: 12 months | Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver Low Intensity CBT interventions, and develop groupwork programmes aimed at improving mental health outcomes for young people. You will also work with the wider CAMHS service to enhance the Low Intensity CBT offering across Sheffield.
About Us: We are committed to providing exceptional mental health support to children and adolescents. Our team works with the mainstream CAMHS CBT pathway and collaborates with early intervention and prevention services, ensuring a comprehensive support network for young people.
About You
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Postgraduate qualification as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP).
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Registration with BABCP or BPS as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
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CWP Supervisors (PGCert) or equivalent experience
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Experience working with young people facing common mental health issues.
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Experience developing and delivering evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions, including group psychoeducation and guided self-help.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Team Lead, your responsibilities will include:
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Lead a team of Band 5 CWPs, providing guidance and supervision.
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Deliver Low Intensity CBT interventions to children, young people, and their families across Sheffield.
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Develop and implement groupwork programmes tailored to the needs of service users.
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Collaborate with the wider CAMHS team to enhance and expand the citywide Low Intensity CBT offer.
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Deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions following IAPT principles.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working with young people facing common mental health problems.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver evidenced-based IAPT low intensity interventions, including group psycho-education and guided self-help.
- Experience supervising and training others in a therapy setting, including supervising CWPs.
Desirable
- Experience supervising Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioners and working with universities to support trainees.
- Experience working with children and young people under Child Protection laws.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Low Intensity CBT, mental health policies and evidence based practice.
- Skilled in identifying disorders, providing initial education and directing clients to appropriate resources
- Knowledge of clinical risk and suicide assessments with a solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection laws
Desirable
- Ability to use various evaluation and monitoring methods.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
- Training in risk assessment.
- Registration with BABCP or BPS as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
- Completion of the CWP Supervisors (PGCERT) training course, or equivalent experience that meets the eligibility requirements to apply.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working with young people facing common mental health problems.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver evidenced-based IAPT low intensity interventions, including group psycho-education and guided self-help.
- Experience supervising and training others in a therapy setting, including supervising CWPs.
Desirable
- Experience supervising Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioners and working with universities to support trainees.
- Experience working with children and young people under Child Protection laws.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Low Intensity CBT, mental health policies and evidence based practice.
- Skilled in identifying disorders, providing initial education and directing clients to appropriate resources
- Knowledge of clinical risk and suicide assessments with a solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection laws
Desirable
- Ability to use various evaluation and monitoring methods.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
- Training in risk assessment.
- Registration with BABCP or BPS as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
- Completion of the CWP Supervisors (PGCERT) training course, or equivalent experience that meets the eligibility requirements to apply.
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
