Wellbeing Practitioner - Senior School

Summary:

Join a Senior School Wellbeing Practitioner role at a leading independent school. Make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing.

About the School:

A school with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment for students and staff. It is committed to fostering kindness, belonging, and personal growth.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior School Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students. This is a senior clinical position with a strong focus on leadership, intervention, and collaboration across the school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex wellbeing and mental health assessments
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including CBT
• Develop and supervise clinical risk assessments and safety plans
• Co-lead whole-school wellbeing initiatives and training programs
• Support multidisciplinary teams in clinical decision-making
• Mentor junior wellbeing staff and trainees
• Promote trauma-informed and inclusive practice across the school
• Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise outcome data

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, or Psychology
• Accredited or working towards accreditation (BACP, UKCP, BPS or equivalent)
• Skilled in CBT or other evidence-based therapies
• Experienced (3–5+ years post-qualification) working with children and young people
• Confident in completing complex formulations and risk assessments
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and multi-agency work

Preferred

• Additional specialist clinical training (e.g., high-intensity CBT, EMDR, DBT skills, family work)
• Experience in educational or boarding settings
• Experience supervising junior clinicians

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities