Job Introduction
The Specialist Wellbeing and Mental Health Practitioner works under an agreed system of management and supervision across the Specialist Teaching and Support Services (STaSS). Role is based in Resourced Provision service and require working within wider STaSS service.
Bradford Council has established some provision for children and young people with SEND across Bradford District through the Local Authority led Specialist Resourced Provisions to meet the needs of CYP with Communication and Interaction needs and Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
Their aim is to support children and young people (CYP) aged 0-25yrs old on the caseload of the STaSS service, who are experiencing mild to moderate Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties and who do not already have access to the NHS Mental Health and Support Team (MHST). The intervention is short term and part of our graduated response to support the work of the service in ensuring a timely intervention as part of a preventative model.
We aim to work collaboratively with schools/education settings to support emotional wellbeing concerns in 1:1 and/or small groups interventions and we provide evidence-based interventions and child focused approaches to support worry, anxiety, low mood, resilience, and mindfulness (not an exhaustive list).
The SWSP compliments the professional work of the STaSS service, using specific knowledge and expertise to plan and deliver support, therapeutic interventions and learning activities for pupils who have SEMH needs. The post holder would join a team SWSPs across the service ;based in the LA led Resourced provisions and supporting Medical Needs Education Hospital service, the Deaf, muti sensory and the Visual Impaired service as required. They can provide specialist support, advice, and guidance as part of a team, ensuring the SEMH needs of pupils are supported consistently. The SWSP works directly with pupils on the STaSS caseload to ensure a high standard of wellbeing and emotional support so that children and young people have timely engagement, encouraging positive re engagement with their education and support services. They deliver low intensity, evidence based, bespoke programmes of intervention to support emotional regulation and wellbeing of CYP to encourage re engagement with learning and social interactions.
Closing date – 28 June 2026
Shortlisting w/c – 29 June 2026
Interviews – TBC
An Enhanced Disclosure check with Barred List will be undertaken for this post.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Scott Delves-Holmes by email on scott.delves-holmes@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
