Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner X3 - Supporting Smiles
Train as a Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)
Fixed Term Contracts for 12 months.
Salary £25,147 based on 37.5 Hours per week
Training commences in January 2025. (Permanent positions subject to vacancies at the point of qualification).
This is an exciting opportunity to train as a CWP whilst in employment with Ormiston Families as part of the Supporting Smiles Team working across Norfolk.
The successful candidates will undertake training at University College London (UCL) alongside working in service for Ormiston Families. You will be trained in the delivery of evidence based ‘guided self-help’ interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Trainees will use their newly developed skills to support children and young people who are referred into Supporting Smiles and will receive regular supervision to support their professional development.
Ormiston Families is passionate about offering effective early intervention to young people and families. We are excited about this next phase of development in the Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner pathway and hold a clear vision on our aim to offer accessible, timely and evidence based CWP interventions to the young people and families in Norfolk and Waveney.
Experience of working with children and young people who have experienced mental health difficulties is essential. The post requires 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), or relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship.
This role will be based at the Norwich HUB, which expectation as the course progresses to work within the community across Norfolk.
To apply please click on the Apply Online button
To have an informal discussion please contact Stephanie.Hillier@ormistonfamilies.org.uk
Closing date for all applications to Ormiston Families is 9am, Monday 14th October 2024
Interviews to be held from Wednesday 23rd October.
Please note that an application to University College London Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice needs to be made alongside your application to Ormiston Families.
For more information about the course, brochure and university applications please see the UCL website:
Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner X3 – Supporting Smiles
Closing Date: 14/10/2024
Norfolk
£25,147 based on 37.5 Hours per week
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