Children and Young Peoples Wellbeing Practitioner Role with Sponsorship, Make a Difference in Plymouth, Apply Now

Location
Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon

Type
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Salary (£)
£29,970 to £36,483 pa, pro-rata

About Livewell Southwest
Livewell Southwest is an award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. They work where it matters most—right in the heart of the community. Their people operate in clinics, hospitals, GP practices, and even local schools. But more than that, they put kindness, inclusion, and ambition at the centre of every care decision. You’ll be joining a team that’s not only shaping local services but also shaping better lives. Think career growth, think impact, think purpose.

Job details

Benefits

• Protected CPD time so you’re always learning
• Leadership and training pathways tailored to your goals
• Flexible working options including part-time and job share
• Robust supervision structure and ongoing peer support
• Inclusive culture that values neurodiversity and lived experience
• Supportive work environment that values your voice

Requirements

• Completion of Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) IAPT training
• Experience supporting children or young people
• Strong grasp of child development and family dynamics
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel between sites including schools and NHS premises
• Positive mindset and reflective attitude
• Able to work with evidence-based models like low intensity CBT
• Understanding of mental health early intervention and prevention

Salary Details

This Band 5 role offers a competitive salary between £29,970 and £36,483, depending on experience and working hours.

About the Role

This isn’t your typical mental health support job. As a Children and Young Peoples Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll be out in the community, making direct impact from day one. Working as part of the Early Help Team, you’ll support children and young people with emerging mental health needs—right at the point where it matters most.

Your focus will be on early intervention, using low intensity CBT and other tools to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience. Whether it’s through direct sessions, group work, or guiding families, your work helps young people feel heard, safe, and supported. You’ll also co-deliver training in schools and community settings to help others better understand mental health.

There’s loads of room to grow here, and if you’re passionate about UK job opportunities where you can make a real difference, this might just be your next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted mental health support to young people and families
• Support CAMHS Liaison Practitioners in early-stage mental health cases
• Deliver group interventions and parenting programmes
• Participate in community assessments and school-based consultations
• Evaluate interventions using Routine Outcome Monitoring
• Attend child protection and multi-agency meetings as required
• Deliver training from CAMHS to schools and local organisations
• Keep accurate, confidential records and engage with clinical governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Livewell Southwest is proud to support diverse applications, including those with lived experience of mental health, armed forces backgrounds, or neurodiverse conditions. They’re committed to fairness, accessibility, and providing reasonable adjustments for applicants wherever needed.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Livewell Southwest
• Address: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
• Contact: Visit www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk for contact information

Reference Number
B9832-2025-SP-1089

How To Apply
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