Children's Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee

Job overview

What are we looking for?

The MHST are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young people’s mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment.

You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: Accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice and in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.

This is a one-year fixed-term contract for the duration of the training programme. The anticipated start date within the service is Monday 4 January.

Positions are available across all four Hertfordshire localities: East, South, West and North. Please note that the North Hertfordshire post is not eligible for the 5% High Cost Area Supplement (fringe allowance). Successful candidates will also be required to travel to Anna Freud in Central London (Rodney Street, N1 9JH) to attend teaching sessions throughout the training year.

Main duties of the job

Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

This is a training position post holder will undertake training at University College London alongside working in service for HPFT. They will be taught to deliver evidence based guided self-help interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

They will also be taught how to deliver interventions in the community, for example, participation activities, training and group delivery. The post holder will use their newly developed skills to support children and young people who are referred into the service and trainees will receive supervision to support their professional development, as well as be expected to actively engage local communities.

This government-funded initiative promotes the growth and skill of the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year position, allowing services to employ trainees to support specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. Further information can also be found here:

Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice, PG Dip | Anna Freud

Application Process

This is a dual application process. As well as applying for this role, you must submit a separate application to UCL for the training programme. The Course Team will assess your academic eligibility and liaise with us throughout the recruitment process. A training place will only be offered if you are successful in securing the post and meet the university entry requirements.

UCL Application: https://evision.ucl.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?0qhYzuG1h9udTFM8i9sPhtGiUgIR6D6iP0QBDHq24aV3AVw8VNXRYxDmc3LlBtzaVi6cWmaNYWo=

Privacy Notice: As part of the application process, your information may be shared with UCL and Anna Freud for shortlisting, eligibility checks, and enrolment onto the programme.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.