Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties

Work collaboratively with service users, families and professionals to support care planning and recovery goals.

Deliver wellbeing-focused, psychologically informed interventions under clinical supervision.

Support service users with practical strategies such as behavioural activation, problem-solving, sleep support and emotional regulation.

Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and report changes in wellbeing to the wider team.

Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to review care and treatment plans.

Carry out risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning.

Build positive, supportive relationships with service users while promoting dignity, respect and choice.

Liaise with health, social care and community partners to ensure coordinated support.

Engage in regular supervision, training and professional development.

About us

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Job responsibilities

As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP), you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting people experiencing severe mental health difficulties. You will work closely with service users, their families and partner professionals to coordinate care and deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions.

Under the supervision of qualified clinicians, you will support individuals to improve their wellbeing through evidence-based approaches aligned with cognitive behavioural principles. This includes supporting people to develop coping strategies, build confidence, manage emotions and work towards recovery goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting people to improve their mental health, increase independence and achieve meaningful outcomes in their lives.

Person Specification About You

• We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges. You will be able to build trusting relationships and remain calm and supportive when working with people in distress.
• You will have strong communication and organisational skills and be comfortable working within a multi-disciplinary team environment. The ability to analyse information, support care planning and deliver structured wellbeing interventions will be important in this role.
• You will also demonstrate a commitment to learning, reflective practice and delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes recovery and independence.

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.