Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Transformation Unit; Telford, Shrewsbury; À distance; GBP 28 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (33 with ls

Free car parking at trust sites

Free flu vaccinations

Résumé du poste

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner post as part of the Recruit to Train Programme. The fixed-term 12-month contract requires attendance at university-based teaching and placement days, with travel to Northampton for face-to-face teaching and an induction starting 5 January 2027.

The role provides training in brief interventions within a CAMHS service for children and young people, with supervision and development to enable

Qualifications

• Ability to study at undergraduate/postgraduate level (A-levels or equivalent).
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing demands on time.
• Ability to form therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families.

Responsabilités

• Train within CYP IAPT programme and CAMHS (STW) service.
• Deliver brief outcome-focused interventions under supervision.
• Travel to Northampton for face-to-face teaching and attend university-based taught days.
• Attend induction and complete course requirements during the training year.

Connaissances

Study ability

Organised

Therapeutic relationships

Creativity and curiosity

Experience with CYP mental health

Group facilitation

Formation

Degree in a relevant subject

A-levels or equivalent

Description du poste

Main area Trainee Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract 12 months (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 301-SB-26-8352877

Employer Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Telford and Shrewsbury Town Telford and Shrewsbury Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main duties of the job

MPFT has exciting opportunities to join our teams as part of the Recruit to Train Programme in partnership with the University of Northampton. We seek highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our CAMHS (STW) service.

There is a non negotiable start date of the 5th January 2027 to start a service induction week with the University Course starting on 12th January 2027.

Teaching is delivered both face to face and online and you will be expected to travel to Northampton for face to face teaching.

This is a fixed term 12 month contract.

Our trainees will need to possess the following qualities -

An ability to study at undergraduate/postgraduate level (should have A-levels or equivalent)

Be highly organised and able to manage competing demands on time

Be able to form therapeutic relationships with CYP, their families, and the local community

Show creativity and curiosity with a willingness to learn more, and try new approaches

Have experience of working with CYP and families with mental health challenges

Have a willingness to run therapeutic groups

Successful applicants will also need to make an application to University of Northampton.

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a fixed term 12 month post training role within the Children and Young People’ Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post-holder will work within a CYP mental health service as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.

The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.

The post holder will be expected to attend Northampton University for their teaching with placements available at both Telford and Shrewsbury locations with expectations to travel as part of the role.

Upon successful completion of the course, the applicant will be eligible to apply for registration with the BABCP.

• That the training year can be very demanding, and there will be an expectation of commuting to the University of Northampton
• That while the University does offer some study days, it is very likely they will need to study outside of their working hours
• The course begins w/c 12th January 2027 and you must be able to start in service for induction period on the 5th January 2027.
• The assignments include written work such as case studies and reflections, presentations, observed role plays and practice
• Teaching is 4 days a week for the first 3 months of the course. We then drop down to 3 days, then again to 2 days in the second half of the course.
• That by taking up a place on this course they will not be eligible for a further NHSE funded course for 2 years
• There is university support offered including a personal tutor, study skills support and mental health support available
• Teaching is expected to be a mix of face to face and online

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Person specification

• Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent
• degree in a relevant subject
• Previous experience of working in mental health or experience of a setting where they are likely to be exposed to people at increased risk of experiencing mental health difficulties, either paid or voluntary work
• Having personal experience of mental health difficulties
• Experience of working within CAMHS
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of working well with people
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Demonstrates an understanding of assessment and risk

Visa eligibility notice:
The UK Home Office has imposed an emergency brake on specific visa routes.

• Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
• Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan.
  As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.