Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Worker

Vacancy at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000

The relocation package is available for those who need to relocate to take up employment at CWP. Terms and conditions apply.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic Children and Young People\’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) team at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves providing high-quality mental health care to children and young people aged 0-18, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions.

The successful candidate will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to support young people with emotional, psychological, and behavioural difficulties. You will have the opportunity to work in a rewarding environment, contributing to the well-being and development of young people, while receiving support and supervision to further your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct mental health and risk assessments.
2. Deliver evidence-based interventions.
3. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
4. Contribute to care planning and review processes.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with relevant professional registration.
• Passion for working with children and young people in a mental health setting.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young people and their families!

You will have:

• A high level of enthusiasm and dedication to providing quality, community-based mental health services to children, young people, and their families.
• Experience in providing interventions and formulations to address client needs.
• Experience working with children and young people who, due to their mental and emotional health needs, present with clinical risk.
• Experience working under pressure in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• The ability to adapt and think on your feet due to the role\’s nature.
• Access to transport or the ability to travel to various venues as part of your workday.

Interested? Informal enquiries and visits to the team are welcomed.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, as well as three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West region.

Our aim is to improve community well-being through a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission and overall Good.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organization, and holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP values diversity and encourages applications from those with experience of accessing our services.

We offer up to three weeks of induction through our \’Prepare to Care\’ programme to help new starters integrate smoothly.

Whether starting your career or seeking to utilize your skills in a new role, CWP has opportunities for you.

Please download the full job description from the documents section below for detailed responsibilities.

Our recruitment process is based on competence and values, assessing not only what you do but how and why you do it. Review our Trust Values and reflect on how your personal values align. Use your application to demonstrate this with examples from your experience.

If you need support with your application, consult our applicant guide or contact our recruitment team via email or at 01244 393100.

If you have a disability meeting the Equality Act 2010 criteria and fulfill the essential job requirements, you may be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Please specify this in your application and inform us of any support needs during the process.

Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary post-appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged for convenience.

New NHS entrants will start at the minimum of the pay scale.

Apply early, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Good luck with your application! We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP.

This advert closes on Monday, 26 May 2025.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities, armed forces reservists, and cadet force volunteers.

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