Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Ref:0082ZB)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a full time training role for 37.5 hours per week. It typically includes 2 days at university and 3 days within service. We are committed to your continued development and retention within our organisation, therefore on successful completion of the qualification, the post will be made permanent. Please note there is a requirement to work at least one evening shift until 8pm once a week. The position will be hybrid based, but travel to London will be required for university training days (days TBC), and additional travel within Kent will be needed to attend additional training, in person client work in the community, team training and meetings. Applicants cannot be registered as students on any other higher education courses, and must have graduated any courses by February 2026. We are planning to hold virtual interviews in November/December (dates TBC). Successful candidates will need to start employment on 2nd March 2026 subject to satisfactory checks. Information Sharing Please be aware that by applying for this position, you give your consent for your application information to be shared between our organisation and Exeter University as the education partner. How to apply If you're excited by the thought of making tangible differences to the lives of vulnerable individuals, we'd love you to apply by submitting your CV today, with a covering letter that showcases how you are suitable for the role. The closing date for these roles is 3rd November 2025, however, we would encourage you to apply as soon as you can, as we may have to close if we receive a sufficient number of applications. If you are undecided or want to learn more about our organisation and what it's like to work here, you can read the linked candidate pack and job description. Benefits

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligibility for this post
• Route 1: Postgraduate route
• Candidates with an undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6, with at least one years working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties which can include voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems.
• Route 2: Undergraduate route
• Candidates without a degree can apply if they have evidence of ability to study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5, in addition to a wealth of experience working in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties which can include voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems.
• Visa requirements
• As these roles are funded by Health Education England for home fees and not for international fees. The University requires you either need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK. Only applicants that have the right to work in the UK without restriction and are eligible for Home Fee status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here.
• Please note that we will use location as a desirable criteria.

Experience

Essential

• Please read the linked candidate pack and job description to support your application.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

Faversham

Faversham

ME13 8GD

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)