Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

1 day ago


Hastings, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

Job Introduction
Are you a qualified Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) who is passionate about supporting children and young people with their mental health in education settings?

If you are, we are currently recruiting to three full time posts to join our Hastings and Bexhill Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in East Sussex.

The MHSTs deliver evidence-based interventions using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic (CBT) approach in schools. We work directly with children and young people aged 7-17 with mild to moderate mental health issues, and their parents and carers. We also work with schools to develop or enhance their whole school approach to emotional/mental health and wellbeing.
We are looking for people who have:

- Passion and commitment for working with children and young people
- Experience of providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions for improving children and young people’s mental health
- Knowledge of school systems
- Strong organisational skills

You will receive Clinical and Case Management supervision to support your interventions and have access to comprehensive training opportunities to enhance your skills and develop professionally in your role.

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**Please include confirmation that you have completed the PGCert Children's Wellbeing Practitioner course and can evidence experience of providing CBT informed interventions with children and young people. Applications without this qualification will not be shortlisted.**

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

**_We Choose East _**Sussex**

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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