Child Psychological Well Being Practitioner - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
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Wakefield, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Wakefield 0-19 Team as an Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, The post holder will assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.


Working in partnership they will support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Providing a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media


If you are an enthusiastic team player who has experience and understanding of working with children and young people who are struggling with emotional health difficulties and you are passionate to make a difference for the children, young people and families in Wakefield District then we would love to hear from you.


  • Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the selfmanagement of their recovery.
  • Work in partnership with children, young people and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
  • Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.
  • Undertakes accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
  • Undertake patientcentred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
  • Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to referral protocols, organising assessment, signposting to appropriate services and facilitating referral to specialist services where required.
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.


  • Staff Benefits

  • We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
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