Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Summary

ABL Health Ltd is recruiting a Child and Young Person (CYP) Mental Health Support Worker to deliver urgent emotional and safety support across day and evening community settings. The role operates on a rota system, including evenings and weekends, and requires collaboration with families, schools, emergency services and community organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead urgent emotional support for CYP presenting significant safety needs in the Haven evening service, including rapid assessment, mood regulation, risk mitigation and de‑escalation.
• Coordinate with Police, Ambulance, ED and CAMHS to agree and document ongoing safety plans for referred CYP.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans for CYP in day services (Hubs), providing evidence‑based therapeutic interventions and education for families and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of assessments, treatment plans and safeguarding actions in client database packages.
• Participate in regular supervision, peer support and professional development to stay current with best practices in child and adolescent mental health.
• Advocate for CYP mental health needs within the community, raising awareness and reducing stigma.

Qualifications and Experience

• Up to date knowledge of CYP emotional wellbeing and evidence‑based early mental health practice.
• Experience providing direct urgent mental health services within an urgent care setting or working with clients presenting with significant safety needs.
• Experience working in an enhanced need mental health multi‑disciplinary team environment and with external professionals such as emergency services.
• Enhanced DBS check and current UK professional registration.
• Desirable: Relevant NVQ or university qualification; experience delivering training, workshops or group interventions to CYP and parents/carers.

Personal Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust and rapport with CYP, families and professionals.
• Strong de‑escalation, risk assessment and urgent intervention skills.
• Resilience and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse needs of the community.

Job Details

Salary: £26,500 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, rota flexibility across evenings and weekends
Reference number: E0343-25-0017abl653h
Locations: 6 Darby Close, Nexus Business Centre, Cheney Manor, Swindon, England, United Kingdom (SN2 2PN); Nottinghamshire, UK

Equal Opportunity Employer

ABL Health Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.