We Are With You

Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (Ref:0075ZB)

The closing date is 19 October 2025

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Job summary

Mind and Body Kent are looking to recruit Trainee Children Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP) to continue to improve children and young people's mental health services in Kent. The training forms part of the service transformation initiative delivered by NHS England as part of the Children and Young People's Psychological Trainings (CYP-PT) programme.

Main duties of the job

This is a fixed-term training position and the post holders will undertake training at Kings College London alongside working in service. You will be taught to deliver evidence based guided self-help interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. You will also use your newly developed skills to support children and young people who are referred into the service. Trainees will receive supervision to support their professional development.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,485 to £29,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1758896675-EDREC

Job locations

Faversham

Faversham

ME13 8GD


Job description

Job responsibilities

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Applicants also need to submit an application for the Diploma in Child Wellbeing Practice directly with KCL. Further details about the course and application process are linked. Please note the closing date is 19th October 2025 however we may close the advert early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please note: The position will be predominantly home-based with occasional travel to our Faversham service. Successful candidates will be expected to travel to London, on a weekly basis, for teaching during the training year.

  • The contract end date is 31st December 2026.
  • Applicants will need to be ready to start work in early/mid-January 2026 and posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date.
  • Provisional Interview dates: 3rd and 4th November
  • Training commences: 19th January 2026
    • As these roles are funded by Health Education England, candidates would not be eligible for funding if they have already received prior NHS-funding within the last 2 years. Please note this includes if you have started but not finished a course. 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 Kings College London as the education partner. Visa Requirements These roles are funded by Health Education England. However, applicants must be able to demonstrate they have the correct visa-support that allows them to continue to work for a minimum of two years post graduation. Please ensure that your visa meets this requirement before applying. WithYou are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Benefits
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Applicants also need to submit an application for the Diploma in Child Wellbeing Practice directly with KCL. Further details about the course and application process are linked. Please note the closing date is 19th October 2025 however we may close the advert early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please note: The position will be predominantly home-based with occasional travel to our Faversham service. Successful candidates will be expected to travel to London, on a weekly basis, for teaching during the training year.

  • The contract end date is 31st December 2026.
  • Applicants will need to be ready to start work in early/mid-January 2026 and posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date.
  • Provisional Interview dates: 3rd and 4th November
  • Training commences: 19th January 2026
    • As these roles are funded by Health Education England, candidates would not be eligible for funding if they have already received prior NHS-funding within the last 2 years. Please note this includes if you have started but not finished a course. 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 Kings College London as the education partner. Visa Requirements These roles are funded by Health Education England. However, applicants must be able to demonstrate they have the correct visa-support that allows them to continue to work for a minimum of two years post graduation. Please ensure that your visa meets this requirement before applying. WithYou are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Benefits
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A minimum of a second class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology)

    Experience

    Essential

    • Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
    • Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
    • Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this role
    • Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
    • High standards in written and verbal communication
    • Ability to work under pressure and foster good working relationships
    • Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
    • Ability to carry out the academic requirements of the role
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A minimum of a second class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology)

    Experience

    Essential

    • Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
    • Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
    • Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this role
    • Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
    • High standards in written and verbal communication
    • Ability to work under pressure and foster good working relationships
    • Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
    • Ability to carry out the academic requirements of the role

    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)

    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)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Ella Lauder

    ella.lauder@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    01 October 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £27,485 to £29,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1758896675-EDREC

    Job locations

    Faversham

    Faversham

    ME13 8GD


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