Trainee: Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

YMCA; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

YMCA East Surrey is seeking 2 Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Team in East Surrey. You will learn to assess and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate MH difficulties under supervision.

The role includes university diploma training (Sussex) and attendance, with a 35-hour week, across Tadworth and other locations, starting 2 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Child Wellbeing Practice postgraduate or graduate diploma as required.
• Level 6: 3 A-levels (AAB-BBB) or equivalent experience and contextual offer eligibility.
• Level 7: Graduate Degree at 2:2 or NVQ Level 6 in Health Care or equivalent.
• Experience with children, young people and families and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Learn and deliver evidence-based interventions for CYP under supervision.
• Assess, refer, and signpost to appropriate services as needed.
• Manage cases with supervision and escalate when needed.
• Integrate transitions, education, and employment into therapy plans.
• Maintain records and use data to inform decisions.
• Attend University of Sussex sessions and complete study requirements.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Case management

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Graduate Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma

NVQ Level 6+

Job description

YMCA East Surrey is seeking 2 Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Team in East Surrey. You will learn to assess and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate MH difficulties under supervision.

The role includes university diploma training (Sussex) and attendance, with a 35-hour week, across Tadworth and other locations, starting 2 September 2026.