Action for Children
Wellbeing Practitioner
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Wellbeing Practitioner
Wellbeing Practitioner
Salary: £26,006.84 per annum, pro rata Location: Wirral, Merseyside Contract/Hours: Permanent – Part-Time 30 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 19th July Provisional interviews: Wednesday 29th July
Benefits
- Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities for eligible roles
- Flexible maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
- Up to 5% employer contribution to pension and life assurance cover
- Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
About the Role
We are recruiting a Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver meaningful mental health and wellbeing support to children and young people across Wirral.
We’re seeking a candidate who brings:
- Energy, warmth, and passion for the work
- Comfort leading group-based programmes
- Ability to connect compassionately with children, young people, and adults
In this part-time role, you’ll:
- Deliver early-intervention, evidence-based programmes
- Tailor communication to meet each young person’s needs
- Work with children and young people (aged 5–18)
- Play a pivotal role in nurturing emotional health, building resilience, and making a lasting, positive difference in their lives.
About the Service: Branch
Delivered by Action for Children, Open Door Charity, Hatch Merseyside, Kooth, Koala North West, and other local providers, the Branch service offers early emotional health and wellbeing support to young people across Wirral. It is a community-based, partnership-driven approach aimed at improving emotional outcomes.
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Key features:
- Evidence-based interventions
- Access to support aligned with where young people live, learn, and spend time
- Collaborative work with schools, voluntary organisations, and local health services
- Focus on holistic, coordinated support for young people.
What You’ll Do
The Wellbeing Practitioner will:
- Work as part of a practitioner team – Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver emotional health and wellbeing interventions.
- Lead group and individual support – Facilitate sessions and provide one-to-one support in a safe, positive environment for children/young people to explore their feelings.
- Equip young people with wellbeing skills – Help service users develop practical strategies to manage their emotional wellbeing and strengthen resilience.
- Work in partnership across Wirral – Engage with schools, voluntary organisations, and local health services to ensure joined-up, holistic support.
Requirements
- Level 3 Social Care qualification or equivalent to support children/young people.
- Experience delivering proven interventions that improve emotional wellbeing.
- Confidence facilitating group programmes in engaging, safe spaces.
- Experience supporting children, young people, and families, understanding their needs and building trusting relationships.
- Passion for promoting emotional wellbeing, acting as a positive mental health advocate.
- Driving licence and access to a car – Travel is required as per job demands (reasonable adjustments made per Equality Act).
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Why Action for Children?
Join a mission-driven organisation committed to ensuring every child has:
- A loving home
- Food, warmth, and learning opportunities
- Support to cope with life’s challenges
Since 1869, we’ve been taking action—over 150 years of commitment—to help children who need us. Together, your skills and passion can change lives where it matters most.
Contact: Submit applications via our careers page. For further questions, contact Locality Service Manager – Kim Horlick on 07843 467433.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated, and everyone feels valued. Our organisation actively encourages applications from:
- People with Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds
- People with a disability (as these groups are under-represented within Action for Children)
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Note: Visa sponsorship is unavailable for this role.
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