Child Psychological Well Being Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Wakefield 0-19 Team as an Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, The post holder will assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Working in partnership they will support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Providing a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media

If you are an enthusiastic team player who has experience and understanding of working with children and young people who are struggling with emotional health difficulties and you are passionate to make a difference for the children, young people and families in Wakefield District then we would love to hear from you.
- Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
- Work in partnership with children, young people and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
- Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.
- Undertakes accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
- Undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to referral protocols, organising assessment, signposting to appropriate services and facilitating referral to specialist services where required.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.



  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Wakefield 0-19 Team as an Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, The post holder will assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Working in partnership they will support children and young people...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Wakefield 0-19 Team as an Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, The post holder will assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Working in partnership they will support children and young people...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Wakefield 0-19 Team as an Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, The post holder will assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Working in partnership they will support children and young people...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative NHS Talking Therapies service. At Wakefield Talking Therapies we specialise in evidence-based psychological therapies and we are looking for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join the...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. To support and enhance the professional psychological care...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative NHS Talking Therapies service. At Wakefield Talking Therapies we specialise in evidence-based psychological therapies and we are looking for a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Previous applicants need not apply** Working with children who have experienced adversity the Lived Experience Practitioner will support the empowerment of the child to be both seen and heard, identify their strengths, resilience and clarify the child’s view on what makes them feel safe, and who makes them feels safe. Work undertaken by the Lived...

  • Psychology Graduates

    1 month ago


    Wakefield, United Kingdom Accelerate Teachers Full time

    **_Psychology graduates and students Required _** - Accelerate Teaching _urgently requires several temporary staff with a Psychology background to work as Learning support assistants at a very good school in **Wakefield**._ If you are currently studying psychology or have experience working in Psychology, Mental health, Neuroscience/Counselling and can use...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction** We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative NHS Talking Therapies service. At Wakefield Talking Therapies we specialise in evidence-based psychological therapies and we are looking for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join the...


  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen in this exciting team for a developmental Band 6 Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities Practitioner role to provide effective clinical input into the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS) team for LD/ASD. The service works across West Yorkshire (Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield, Calderdale, Kirklees) and Barnsley. The team provides risk...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Well Women Centre Full time

    **Well Women Centre Vacancy** **Liaison and Diversion Practitioner** **Pro rata £27,027 to £28,399 dependent on qualifications and experience** **37.5 hours, pattern to be negotiated depending on organisational requirements** Well Women Centre (WWC) is working in partnership with Wakefield Council to provide a West Yorkshire Liaison and Diversion...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Well Women Centre Full time

    **Well Women Centre Vacancy** **Liaison and Diversion Practitioner** **Pro rata £25,682** **37.5 hours, pattern to be negotiated depending on organisational requirements** Well Women Centre (WWC) is working in partnership with Wakefield Council to provide a West Yorkshire Liaison and Diversion service funded by NHS England. WWC will provide...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Well Women Centre Full time

    **Well Women Centre Vacancy** **Liaison and Diversion Practitioner** **Pro rata £25,682** **37.5 hours, pattern to be negotiated depending on organisational requirements** Well Women Centre (WWC) is working in partnership with Wakefield Council to provide a West Yorkshire Liaison and Diversion service funded by NHS England. WWC will provide...

  • Senior Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Wakefield, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior social worker post within the Emotional Wellbeing Team in Wakefield. **Emotional Well Being Team - Senior Social Worker** **37 hour post - Temporary for 9 months (maternity cover)** The team offer therapeutic support to children and young people aged 0-18 who are in the care of Wakefield Local Authority and...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Little Learners Full time

    **Nursery Practitioner** We are currently looking for full and part time level 3 early years practitioners and a room leader to work in our Nurseries in Crofton and Wakefield, West Yorkshire. You will be expected to share the responsibility for caring and assisting with the activities for the early year’s children and assessing progress, planning and...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Busy bees Full time

    **Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!** **About our Nursery** Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at **Wakefield **are proud to hold Ofsted rating **Good**. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 3...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Busy Bees Full time

    Wakefield - WF1 2UN Job Summary **Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!** **About our Nursery** Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at **Wakefield **are proud to hold Ofsted rating **Good**. The warm and friendly team look...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary Full Time - Hours Per Week We arelooking for a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with a commitmentin bringing applied psychoanalytic thinking to improve outcomes of young peoplein our multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. You will have post graduate training at masters/doctoral level in clinical child psychotherapy, accreditedby...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to step into Education? Are you looking to build up skills working with vulnerable pupils? Then we may have the perfect role for you.A school in Wakefield (WF2) are looking for Psychology graduates to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs ages 5-13. The successful candidate will have a passion to...


  • Wakefield, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to step into Education? Are you looking to build up skills working with vulnerable pupils? Then we may have the perfect role for you.A school in Wakefield (WF2) are looking for Psychology graduates to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs ages 5-13. The successful candidate will have a passion to...