Job summary
Fix term 12 months | Full-time | Hybrid
We are excited to welcome a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our Lucy Project team, where you will provide high-quality, low-intensity psychological therapies to children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate emotional and mental health concerns.
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.
If you're passionate about improving access to mental health support and building a community-based service for young people and their families, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Principal Clinical Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:
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Deliver psychological interventions, including CBT and self-help techniques.
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Provide support to families to ensure participation in treatment and involvement in the therapeutic process.
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Collaborate with community and external services to ensure holistic support for CYP and their families.
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Supervise and provide training to junior team members, promoting a positive and collaborative team environment.
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Work with senior clinical and managerial teams to contribute to the development and expansion of early intervention services.
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 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-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with BABCP or BPS as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
- Training in risk assessment
- Postgraduate qualification in Psychological Wellbeing
- Completion of the CWP Supervisors (PGCERT) training course, or equivalent experience that meets the eligibility requirements to apply.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working with young people facing common mental health issues
- Proven ability to develop and deliver evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions, including group psychoeducation and guided self-help.
- Experience supervising and training others in a therapy setting, including supervising PWPs.
- Reflective post-qualification experience, ideally within NHS or social service
- Experience in partnership working and promoting services to professionals and the community.
- Proficient in screening, assessing, and working with a wide range of mental health difficulties, particularly those with moderate conditions.
- Capable of managing a high caseload of patients effectively
- Experienced in managing clients at risk of self-harm or suicide
- Strong background in multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Familiar with working in a Low Intensity CBT environment
Desirable
- Experience supervising Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and working with universities to support trainees.
- Experience working with children and young people under Child Protection laws.
- Experience in audit and research.
- Ability to provide mentoring and supervision.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Low Intensity CBT, mental health policies, and evidence-based practices.
- 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.
- Ability to adapt psychological approaches to primary care and address a wide range of issues.
- Ability to motivate, coach, and promote effective teamwork in complex and sensitive environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse audiences and navigating challenging situations.
- Committed to personal development, clinical governance, and using outcome measures for audits.
Desirable
- Ability to use various evaluation and monitoring methods.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with BABCP or BPS as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
- Training in risk assessment
- Postgraduate qualification in Psychological Wellbeing
- Completion of the CWP Supervisors (PGCERT) training course, or equivalent experience that meets the eligibility requirements to apply.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working with young people facing common mental health issues
- Proven ability to develop and deliver evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions, including group psychoeducation and guided self-help.
- Experience supervising and training others in a therapy setting, including supervising PWPs.
- Reflective post-qualification experience, ideally within NHS or social service
- Experience in partnership working and promoting services to professionals and the community.
- Proficient in screening, assessing, and working with a wide range of mental health difficulties, particularly those with moderate conditions.
- Capable of managing a high caseload of patients effectively
- Experienced in managing clients at risk of self-harm or suicide
- Strong background in multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Familiar with working in a Low Intensity CBT environment
Desirable
- Experience supervising Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and working with universities to support trainees.
- Experience working with children and young people under Child Protection laws.
- Experience in audit and research.
- Ability to provide mentoring and supervision.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Low Intensity CBT, mental health policies, and evidence-based practices.
- 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.
- Ability to adapt psychological approaches to primary care and address a wide range of issues.
- Ability to motivate, coach, and promote effective teamwork in complex and sensitive environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse audiences and navigating challenging situations.
- Committed to personal development, clinical governance, and using outcome measures for audits.
Desirable
- Ability to use various evaluation and monitoring methods.
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).
