Are you passionate about helping people with severe mental health difficulties build confidence, improve wellbeing, and live fulfilling lives? Do you believe in compassionate, person-centred care that empowers people to make decisions about their own recovery? In this role, you will:
- Work alongside service users, families and carers to develop personalised, strengths-based care and recovery plans.
- Deliver evidence-based, wellbeing-focused psychological interventions using cognitive behavioural principles to support recovery and everyday functioning.
- Act as a key worker for a caseload of service users, monitoring progress and supporting positive outcomes.
- Carry out assessments, contribute to risk management plans, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective care.
- Build strong relationships with health, social care, voluntary sector and community partners to ensure coordinated support and continuity of care.
- Contribute to service improvement, audit, learning and the development of high-quality mental health care., You'll join a welcoming and supportive Community Mental Health Team where psychological thinking and trauma-informed practice are central to the way we work. Our service is committed to helping people recover, stay connected to their communities, and access the support they need to live well.
Working under the supervision of experienced psychological professionals, you'll deliver a range of structured interventions designed to improve wellbeing and support recovery. These may include behavioural activation, problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, confidence-building, sleep interventions, graded exposure, and guided self-help approaches. We're looking for someone who can build trusting, empathetic relationships with people who may be experiencing significant distress. You'll be confident working collaboratively with colleagues, communicating sensitively, and adapting your approach to meet individual needs. You'll also contribute to assessments, care planning, relapse prevention, and multidisciplinary reviews, ensuring every person receives coordinated, compassionate support.
A Graduate Certificate (Level 6) or Postgraduate Certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health).
Experience working with people with mental health needs through supervised clinical practice.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with service users, carers, colleagues and partner organisations.
The ability to assess needs, contribute to risk management, and deliver psychologically informed interventions under supervision.
A commitment to teamwork, inclusion, social recovery, and trauma-informed care.
The ability to travel across Somerset as required.
Experience of working as part of a team.
Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing, Experience running groups/activities.
Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties, Ability to travel across sites in good time with reasonable adjustments as required to facilitate this
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day while developing your career within a supportive NHS Trust, we'd love to hear from you.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, you'll be supported to grow professionally through regular supervision, ongoing training, reflective practice, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and service development. You'll join a Trust that values kindness, respect and teamwork, where your contribution is recognised and where the care you provide makes a lasting difference to people's lives.
Benefits
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills in breast imaging and multidisciplinary care, ensuring a fulfilling career path. Located in the vibrant city of Cardiff, the health board offers a diverse range of career opportunities while prioritising the health and wellbeing of the local community.
Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
