Wellbeing PractitionerNHS

Job summary

A new exciting position has arisen for a Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner at Lufton College- Yeovil. Lufton College is a specialist college for 16- 25 yr old young people with autism and complex needs, associated learning difficulties, and behaviours of concern, which offers both residential & day placements.

Main duties of the job

There is an established Clinical team on site, including Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychiatry, we offer the opportunity for professional development, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working as well as to be part of an innovative service that values each individual YP. The main purpose of the role: As a Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner you'll play a key role in shaping the futures of young people by using evidence-based approaches to support the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development of the YP at Lufton College.

Job description

A new exciting position has arisen for a Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner at Lufton College- Yeovil. Lufton College is a specialist college for 16- 25 yr old young people with autism and complex needs, associated learning difficulties, and behaviours of concern, which offers both residential & day placements.

There is an established Clinical team on site, including Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychiatry, we offer the opportunity for professional development, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working as well as to be part of an innovative service that values each individual YP. The main purpose of the role: As a Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner you'll play a key role in shaping the futures of young people by using evidence-based approaches to support the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development of the YP at Lufton College. Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and as independent living as possible, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) supporting young people directly through interventions, to build on their independence and resilience.

You must be registered with a professional body i.e. HCPC/ NMC/ BACP

An Enhanced DBS Check is also required; please refer to the job description for full details.

Hours- 24 per week Must include a Friday

Salary- Up to £45,000 dependant on experience

About us

Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and as independent living as possible, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) supporting young people directly through interventions, to build on their independence and resilience. You must be registered with a professional body i.e. HCPC/ NMC/ BACP