Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction.

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

There’s a place for you at CNWL.

We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.

With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you\u2019re at, there\u2019s always a place for you at CNWL.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-J-BR-0852-A

Site Brent Older People CMHT Town Kingsbury Salary £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Salary period Yearly Closing 20/08/2026 23:59

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) to join our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support older adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including those living with cognitive impairment and/or frailty, within a multidisciplinary community setting.

The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and colleagues to coordinate person-centred care, promote recovery, and support positive wellbeing outcomes. Under the supervision of experienced mental health professionals and a Clinical Psychologist, the successful candidate will deliver evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions aligned to cognitive behavioural principles, including behavioural activation, problem-solving, emotional wellbeing support, sleep interventions and relapse prevention planning.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in older adult mental health while contributing to a compassionate, strengths-based service that values dignity, inclusion, collaborative care planning and evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will work within the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, supporting older adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including those living with cognitive impairment and/or frailty. The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver person-centred, strengths-based care plans that promote recovery, wellbeing and independence.

Key responsibilities include undertaking risk assessments and contributing to risk management plans; gathering and analysing information to inform assessment, formulation and care planning; acting as a named worker for allocated service users; and coordinating care to promote continuity and positive outcomes.

The post holder will deliver evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, including behavioural activation, graded exposure, problem-solving, emotional wellbeing support, sleep interventions, confidence building, medication support and relapse prevention.

Working for our organisation

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest and most diverse NHS trusts in the country, providing mental health, community and specialist services across London and beyond. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and creating an inclusive workplace where staff are supported to develop and thrive.

This role sits within the Brent Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, serving one of London's most diverse communities. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering recovery-focused, person-centred care for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties, cognitive impairment and frailty. We offer regular supervision, professional development opportunities and a commitment to staff wellbeing, making this an excellent opportunity to develop your career in older adult mental health.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will work within the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, supporting older adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including those living with cognitive impairment and/or frailty. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to assessment, care planning, risk management and the delivery of person-centred, recovery-focused care.

The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, families and carers to develop strengths-based care plans, coordinate interventions and support shared decision-making. They will provide evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, including behavioural activation, problem-solving, emotional wellbeing support, sleep management, confidence building, medication support and relapse prevention planning.

Key responsibilities include carrying out risk assessments, monitoring service users’ progress, maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to multidisciplinary discussions and liaising effectively with healthcare professionals, social care and third-sector organisations to ensure continuity of care.

The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, empathy and excellent communication skills when working with individuals experiencing distress or complex mental health needs. They will actively participate in clinical and case management supervision, quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development, maintaining high standards of clinical practice and professional conduct at all times.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within older adult mental health while contributing to high-quality care and positive outcomes for service users and their carers.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree at 2:2 in any subject for entry to Postgraduate route
• Postgraduate certificate (Level 7) for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience of work interacting with the public
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing
• Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties
• Experience that supports working with service’s diverse local communities (from work, volunteering or personal experience)

Communication/Relationship skills:

• Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, their families and carers
• Able to receive, understand and communicate confidential client information of a sensitive and often complex nature, including discussing care with family members within boundaries of confidentiality.
• Able to communicate in a sensitive and reassuring manner, with empathy, and where appropriate reassurance.
• Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
• Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of service users.
• Ability to provide care to service users in languages spoken locally in addition to English

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work.Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience.AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience.Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

• Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
• Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
• If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.