Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner
Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) provide early intervention for children and young people with mild-to-moderate emotional or behavioural difficulties. They are trained in low-intensity CBT-based approaches to help young people, and their families, manage anxiety, low mood, behavioural issues and related concerns. CWPs typically work within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) or school-linked teams, offering short-term one-to-one or group support.
This role gives you the opportunity to work alongside other clinicians delivering psychological therapies.
What the Role Involves
Day-to-day, CWPs support a large caseload of children, adolescents and often their parents/carers. Typical duties include:
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Assessment and Treatment: Conduct initial assessments and deliver structured interventions (such as guided self-help, parenting work, anxiety management) tailored to children’s age and needs. Interventions may be individual or group-based and can be provided in person, by telephone or online.
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Building Skills: Use art, play, or age-appropriate discussion to help children express emotions and develop coping strategies. They create a safe, supportive environment to boost a child’s confidence and self-awareness.
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Liaison: CWPs work alongside clinical teams (CAMHS psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists) and in schools or community venues. They coordinate with teachers, social workers and GPs to integrate care plans. Part of the role is managing referrals and signposting families to other services (e.g. educational support, social care) as needed.
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Collaboration: Regular supervision by senior practitioners ensures best practice. CWPs also participate in team meetings and may contribute to developing school-wide wellbeing initiatives.
Career Progression Opportunities
The CWP role is evolving. Over time, CWPs can specialise in areas such as neurodevelopmental disorders, paediatrics or mental health conditions common in youth. With sufficient experience, CWPs may progress to senior CWP roles involving supervision of other CWPs or taking on service management duties. After a few years, it is expected they may pursue further psychological training (e.g. in therapy, psychology or education roles) to advance their career.
Why Work at GMMH
GMMH offers a welcoming, child-focused environment to launch your career. As a CWP, you’ll join multidisciplinary teams dedicated to young people’s mental health. GMMH actively supports learning and our people have opportunities to learn and develop their skills. We also promote inclusivity – our staff networks foster a supportive community for everyone. With GMMH’s commitment to professional development and diverse clinical settings, you’ll gain valuable experience while helping children thrive.
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