Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner - YOUnited
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 YOUnited partnership, working across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
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 YOUnited and will receive regular supervision to support their professional development.
YOUnited was established in 2021 to transform and bring together mental and emotional health services for children and young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Ormiston Families and Centre 33 and have joined their expertise in therapeutic support with Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. You will be joining a supportive team of CWPs, Counsellors and Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners.
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 is a home-based position, but you will be required to travel across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
To apply please click on the Apply Online button
To have an informal discussion please contact ted.welsh@ormistonfamilies.org.uk
Closing date for all applications to Ormiston Families is Sunday October 6th, 2024
Interviews to be held on October 17th.
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 – YOUnited
Closing Date: 06/10/2024
Cambridgeshire
£25,147 per annum based on 37.5 Hours per week
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