Job summary
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
are seeking to recruit a Trainee Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner.
If successful you will be delivering evidence low intensity based psychological
therapies to children and young people
in one of the children and young peoples mental health services. Which are
based in either Sunderland, South
Tyneside or Gateshead.
The successful applicant will gain experience of
providing psychological therapies for children and young people using NICE
recommended and evidence-based low intensity treatments. As a trainee, you will
also be expected to attend the Children and wellbeing practitioner training
programme at the University of Northumberland at Newcastle (UNN) which will
enable you to deliver these
interventions. The training course with the University commences in January
2026, therefore it is essential that the trainee will be available for
employment January 2026.
Main duties of the job
As part of their training, successful applicants
will deliver psychological interventions in one of the children, young people
and mental health services. The practitioners and will play a full part in the
effective development of the services. Regular supervision is an important
aspect of the work of the service and trainees will receive regular supervision.
Applicants will be required to:
- Undertake and
successfully complete training in the Post Graduate Diploma in Childrens
Wellbeing Practitioner at Northumbria
University, within 12 months.
- Be educated to
degree level in order to access the Post Graduate Diploma course as per the
University requirements.
- Have Experience
of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and
their families.
- Experience of
working within the community.
- Ability to
engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Knowledge and
experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young
people.
- Knowledge of
universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
- Ability to work
as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven time and
caseload management skills.
- Ability to work
flexibly in a variety of environments.
- Good working
knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
- Proven
organisational skills.
- Hold a full UK
driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Trainees are
eligible for training if they have not accessed an CYP-PT funded training
programme within the last 2 years of qualifying.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- For the post holder to work as a member of the Children and Young
peoples mental Health Service (CYPMHS).
- For the post holder to be part of one of the localities of Sunderland
South Tyneside or Gateshead. To be identified on appointment.
- For the post holder to work with children and young people who have a
range of common mental health problems
in a training capacity.
- For the post holder to use evidence-based interventions as per clinical
training (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), to deliver evidence-based
group work interventions to parents, children and young people,and deliver training.
- For the post holder to work with children and young people from
different cultural backgrounds and underserved populations, using interpreters
when necessary and be committed to providing equal opportunities.
- For the post holder to meet targets that are set within the service.
- For the post holder to successfully undertake training on the Postgraduate
Diploma in Children Wellbeing Practitioner course at Northumbria University and
completed within 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- For the post holder to work as a member of the Children and Young
peoples mental Health Service (CYPMHS).
- For the post holder to be part of one of the localities of Sunderland
South Tyneside or Gateshead. To be identified on appointment.
- For the post holder to work with children and young people who have a
range of common mental health problems
in a training capacity.
- For the post holder to use evidence-based interventions as per clinical
training (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), to deliver evidence-based
group work interventions to parents, children and young people,and deliver training.
- For the post holder to work with children and young people from
different cultural backgrounds and underserved populations, using interpreters
when necessary and be committed to providing equal opportunities.
- For the post holder to meet targets that are set within the service.
- For the post holder to successfully undertake training on the Postgraduate
Diploma in Children Wellbeing Practitioner course at Northumbria University and
completed within 12 months.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Proven time and caseload management skills.
- Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
- Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how this may present in children and young people.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies.
Desirable
- Received training either formal or through experience and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health.
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to Undertake and successfully complete training in the Post Graduate Diploma in Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner at Northumbria University, within 12 months.
- Be educated to degree level in order to access the Post Graduate Diploma course as per the University requirements.
Desirable
- Psychology or other related degree.
- Professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW,AHP. Counselling or within a psychological therapy.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service
- Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role.
- Ability to on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
- Ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
- Standard keyboard skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
- Experience of working within the community or education setting.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Children and young peoples mental health service.
- Working in a service where agreed service targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Proven time and caseload management skills.
- Able to write clear reports and letters. Demonstrates a high standard in both written and oral communication.
- Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.
- Ability to work under supervision and make good use of the supervisory process for personal and clinical development.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how this may present in children and young people.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for evidence based psychological therapies.
Desirable
- Received training either formal or through experience and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of child development and the links with childhood mental health.
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to Undertake and successfully complete training in the Post Graduate Diploma in Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner at Northumbria University, within 12 months.
- Be educated to degree level in order to access the Post Graduate Diploma course as per the University requirements.
Desirable
- Psychology or other related degree.
- Professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW,AHP. Counselling or within a psychological therapy.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Ability to manage own time and diary and to manage demands of both training course and work in service
- Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role.
- Ability to on occasion, move and handle objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids.
- Ability to work flexibly sometimes working additional or unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service and ensure a complete understanding is had in relation to care delivery.
- Standard keyboard skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
- Experience of working within the community or education setting.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Children and young peoples mental health service.
- Working in a service where agreed service targets are in place that demonstrates clinical outcomes.
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre
Prince Edward Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 8PS
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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