Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist - Talking Therapies Kent

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role Do you have at least 2 years experience working in mental health and have great interpersonal skills that you want to develop while becoming a therapist? In partnership with the Canterbury Christ Church University, we are looking to recruit up to 7 Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapists on a fixed term basis to join WithYou's Kent NHS Talking Therapies. WithYou is a leading national charity providing evidence based support for mental health, substance use, and family services across the UK. The role is based at our Kent NHS Talking Therapies service and we will train practitioners to deliver evidence based psychological therapy on a one year full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Intervention (CBT) at the Canterbury Christ Church University, starting in January 2027. The closing date for these roles is 19th July 2026 however we would encourage you to apply as soon as you can, as we may have to close earlier than this date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Job Opportunity We are proud to offer a high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offer, weekly 1-2-1 supervision, group supervision and reflective practice. You will be part of a supportive team of highly experienced practitioners and leaders, who are passionate about making a difference to people's lives. In addition, this exciting opportunity includes an NHS funded Postgraduate Diploma course which will give you the skills to assess and deliver NICE recommended CBT interventions in community settings, for people suffering with symptoms of anxiety and depression. For more information, see the linked candidate pack and job description. Interviews will be held virtually in mid August 2026 (dates will be confirmed with candidates as soon as possible). Successful candidates will need to start employment early January 2027 subject to satisfactory checks. Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. These posts are fixed-term for 12 months however there may be opportunities for continued employment at the end of the contract, subject to service need and qualification status. The position will be hybrid and you will have the opportunity to work from home but you must be able to physically attend Canterbury Christ Church University in person throughout the course; this will usually be a Monday and Tuesday. There may be additional days that you will need to attend in person but notice will be given as far in advance as possible. We also require you to attend a weekly in-person clinic, this will be decided by your line manager depending on service needs and your location. 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 Canterbury Christ Church University as the education partner. 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, with a covering letter that showcases how you are suitable for the role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for these roles is 19th July 2026 however we would encourage you to apply as soon as you can, as we may have to close earlier than this date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. If you're undecided, we have attached a candidate pack with more information about the role, the range of benefits we offer, what it is like to work for our team, and a video from some of our current CBT Therapists. Essential Skills BABCP Recognised Core Profession: Candidates will need to have a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects: psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, or an equivalent professional qualification. Candidates must also provide evidence of at least 2 years' full time experience, and prior training, experience or knowledge in: CBT, interpersonal skills, mental health problems, general assessment, understanding of ethical and professional issues. Submitting a KSA Portfolio: If you do not have a BABCP recognised core profession, you must provide evidence of prior training and experience which meets the requirements for PG training. KSA submissions will need to be completed by our proposed interview dates in mid August 2026 and any offer of employment will be dependent on successful completion of this application. If you're unsure if you have a recognised core profession, you can check the BABCP Core Profession List. For further information, please refer to the candidate pack and training programme at Canterbury Christ Church University. 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 Fees status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here. Please note that if a high number of applications are received, we will use location as a desirable filter Benefits

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BABCP Recognised Core Profession:
• Candidates will need to have a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects: psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, or an equivalent professional qualification. Candidates must also provide evidence of at least 2 years' full time experience, and prior training, experience or knowledge in: CBT, interpersonal skills, mental health problems, general assessment, understanding of ethical and professional issues.
• Submitting a KSA Portfolio:
• If you do not have a BABCP recognised core profession, you must provide evidence of prior training and experience which meets the requirements for PG training. KSA submissions will need to be completed by our proposed interview dates in mid August 2026 and any offer of employment will be dependent on successful completion of this application.
• If you're unsure if you have a recognised core profession, you can check the BABCP Core Profession List.
• For further information, please refer to the candidate pack and training programme at Canterbury Christ Church University.
• 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 Fees status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here.
• Please note that if a high number of applications are received, we will use location as a desirable filter.

Experience

Essential

• BABCP Recognised Core Profession:
• Candidates will need to have a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects: psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, or an equivalent professional qualification. Candidates must also provide evidence of at least 2 years' full time experience, and prior training, experience or knowledge in: CBT, interpersonal skills, mental health problems, general assessment, understanding of ethical and professional issues.
• Submitting a KSA Portfolio:
• If you do not have a BABCP recognised core profession, you must provide evidence of prior training and experience which meets the requirements for PG training. KSA submissions will need to be completed by our proposed interview dates in mid August 2026 and any offer of employment will be dependent on successful completion of this application.
• If you're unsure if you have a recognised core profession, you can check the BABCP Core Profession List.
• For further information, please refer to the candidate pack and training programme at Canterbury Christ Church University.
• 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 Fees status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here.
• Please note that if a high number of applications are received, we will use location as a desirable filter.

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

West End

EC1R 5AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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