About this role
Job summary
Please note that this role is a training role during induction this role will be offered as a Band 4 role whilst undertaking training. Upon completion of training a successful candidate will progress to a substantive band 5 role37.5 hours per week
The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological & social wellbeing of children & young people with early intervention, enabling change in the way first contact services can support children & young people with mental health problems. Providing low intensity CBT to young people
In line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention & early intervention to children & young people in the community
The post holder will work within CAMHS Early Help to support children & young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues or behaviours
The candidate will support the consultation process to the network or directly to the young person and their family. They will have an identified role as directed by the liaison practitioner, in further assessment, targeted intervention or group work that would meet the needs of the child or young person
The post holder will deliver training to community services & schools
Interviews to be held on the 19th August 2026.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route
Please note we may close the job advert early if a high number of applications are submitted.
Main duties of the job
Initially to learn about CAMHS prior to starting training. Working as part of the Early Help Team with children & young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties.
Deliver evidence based targeted interventions in a timely manner
Contribute to the community assessment clinics to ensure that children and young people & the appropriate interventions.
Delivery of group based. To support the delivery of evidence based parenting programmes for children &young people with mental health issues.
Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings meetings or child protection meetings.
Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively &evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)
Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools &community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training
Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources.
Actively participate in line management with senior & junior members of staff.
Maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times.
Communicate clearly with children &young people, their families &all other health professionals.
Actively participate in clinical governance & quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able & willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Dimensions and Context of Role:
Trainee CWPs will develop skills in providing assessment and low Intensity CBT interventions, using the principles of guided self-help in line with the NICE-recommended stepped care model, this includes CBT, psychoeducational courses and individual sessions.
We work in partnership with primary and secondary care services, including GPs and in collaboration with the Mental Health Framework.
The post-holder will work within the city-wide CAMHS Early Help service providing high volume low intensity interventions using a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based interventions to young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post holder will work with people with from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and ages and should be committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
Under supervision and with support delivers low intensity treatments to patients with mild to moderate presentations of anxiety and depression
Proactive in identifying learning opportunities as a trainee PWP within service, utilises available support and resources.
Assess and support people with a common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery.
Undertakes patient centered assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps ups the persons treatment to high intensity in conjunction with clinical supervision.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self help, computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via video call.
Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary and appropriate.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of patient contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or patients in treatment, where appropriate.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent records of all clinical activity and patient contact in line with service protocols
Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process
Develop risk assessment skills to support patients access the appropriate and safe level of support.
PROFESSIONAL
Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
Ensure that patient confidentiality is protected at all times.
Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the modalities of treatment for common mental health problems.
Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisors and/or line managers on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
Attend clinical / managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.
Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
To attend 100% of the CWP training programme provided by Exeter University and to complete the components of the course as set out by the University.
GENERAL
To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. Work to relevant codes of conduct and become an accredited PWP on course completion.
All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate they have studied to an academic standard of a level 5 qualification. This is generally considered to be a minimum of the equivalent of the 2nd year of a Bachelor's Degree. A list of level 5 qualifications and above can be found here https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels The subject of previous study does not have to be limited to psychology or topics relating to mental or physical health, however if your study is outside of this field you will need to demonstrate previous experience working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Desirable
Psychology Degree Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy Received training (either formal or through experience) and completed risk assessments within scope of practice
Other Essential
Ability to attend course at Exeter University (delivered in person and online) up to three days a week either by your own vehicle or public transport. Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport. Ability to tolerate change and ambiguity and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts. Ability to meet academic deadlines and complete and provide recordings of your clinical practice as part of your training and ongoing professional development. On commencement of post: membership, and once eligible, Registration with either the British Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or British Psychological Society (BPS) will be required.
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care. Understanding of the role of supervision in clinical practice. Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with patients, in own personal and professional development and in supervision Knowledge and/or experience of how marginalisation can impact on mental health problems and what barriers there may be for marginalised communities and how marginalisation may impact presentation within mental health services. With a commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and continued development of understanding how marginalisation impacts people.
Desirable
Demonstrates an understanding of how mental health difficulties can impact on other areas (ie. work) and similarly how unemployment, financial difficulties, and familial stress etc can impact on mental health. Knowledge of medication used in treatment of anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Experience Essential
Relevant experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem, including voluntary work or expertise gained by lived experience will be considered. Able to integrate training and theory into practice Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
Desirable
Experience of working in Primary Care Services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes. Experience of writing and maintaining professional or clinical notes and communicating with patients and other health professionals by letters or reports. Evidence of community-based working
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including virtual platforms and telephone skills Ability to integrate information; make evaluations formulations and decisions. Competent and confident in working with standard Microsoft packages, demonstrates ability to learn and adapt to new IT packages/systems Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with patients and good interpersonal skills and always demonstrating empathy and professionalism. For instance, communicating supportively and constructively with people who may be distressed and manage difficult conversations. Good diary management and ability to manage own workload/caseload and demonstrate time management skills Work within a team, build good working relationships and able to seek or provide support with a solution focus. Good personal skills to maintain wellbeing whilst working under pressure and meeting demands of academic study to this level at the same time
Desirable
Demonstrate the ability to maintain professional boundaries with vulnerable people Fluent in languages other than English
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest
Address 200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)