Job Description

Trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Overview

This is a full-time programme -

trainees will be expected to spend their working week attending University teaching, undertaking clinical work, attending supervision and engaging in independent study. ?

Entry to the programme is through employment as a Trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioner with a partnership service.

During the programme, students learn how to assess and treat mild to moderate low mood and anxiety disorders in children and young people. Presenting within primary care and community based mental health services, using nationally recognised Low intensity Psychological Interventions based on Cognitive Behavioural approaches.

On completion students can apply for Qualified CWP posts (typically Band 5 NHS agenda for change)Career options for CWP's include (following further training) Senior CWP roles, Clinical supervisor roles, High intensity cognitive behavioural therapy and more within clinical, forensic, health and counselling psychology.

Post-graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Studies in Community and Primary Care Environments with Northumbria University. 64 days Academic attendance 25 study days 2 days of teaching per week (Monday/Tuesday) either at Northumbria University or online.

Essential Requirements

Qualifacations:

Degree with or without honours or other level 6 qualification. Evidence of ability to study successfully at postgraduate level or the equivalent level Able to attend the formal training as required Able to complete academic components of the course Able to integrate training into practice
Experience:

Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Knowledge:

Demonstrates an understanding of children and young people's mental health and how it may present
Skills:

Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Personal Attributes:

Committed to continual quality and service improvement. Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback and to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions. Committed to promoting a positive image of Together We CIC and partner organisations.
Other Requirements:

Located in North West Cumbria or willing to relocate to North West Cumbria High level of enthusiasm and motivation Advanced communication skills Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to work under pressure Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Ability to be self-reflective in personal and professional development and in supervision
Ability to travel independently in accordance with service need.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The post-holder must be able to adhere to all of Together We CIC policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,530.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/11/2025
Expected start date: 12/01/2026