Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner

West Sussex Mind; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday rising to 27

NHS qualification via training

Job summary

West Sussex Mind is recruiting four full-time trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners to start January 2027. You’ll train on the job while earning a nationally recognised NHS qualification, delivering brief, evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health challenges.

We welcome recent graduates (2:2 or above) or those wishing to pivot into mental health. Roles are based across West Sussex, with travel to GP practices and university training at the

Qualifications

• Degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent experience with children.
• Interest in mental health and willingness to train for NHS qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people is valued.

Responsibilities

• Enrol in graduate/postgraduate diploma at University of Sussex, Falmer.
• Deliver brief, evidence-based interventions and guided self-help to children and young people during training.

Skills

Experience with children

Willing to train

Education

Degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Passionate about children and young people’s mental health? Join us in making a real difference — we’re recruiting four full-time trainee roles in West Sussex starting January 2027.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

Hours: 37.5 (Full Time)

Full Time Salary: £28,392 per annum

Contract: One year fixed term contract starting in January 2027

Location: Roles will work in the community and GP practices. Role will be assigned to specific locations but may need to have flexibility to be able to travel to sites across Rural North Chichester, Chichester, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Worthing, Shoreham and Southwick. You will also attend the University of Sussex, Falmer, multiple times per week throughout the course.

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per year rising to 27 days after 2 years (pro-rata)

West Sussex Mind Values: Excellence, Equitable, Open, Together, Curious, Unstoppable

National Mind Excellence Awards 2025: Winner for Equality & Diversity; Highly Commended for Effective Services

Overview

Ready to make a real difference in young lives?

We’re offering an exciting chance to join West Sussex Mind as one of four full-time trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners, starting in January 2027. This is more than just a job — it’s your opportunity to earn a nationally recognised NHS qualification while working hands‑on in a passionate, values‑driven mental health charity.

Whether you’ve recently completed a degree (2:2 or above) and have some experience with children, or you’re ready to pivot your career and follow your passion for helping others, this could be your next big step.

As a Successful Candidate, You Will

• Enrol in a graduate or postgraduate diploma at the University of Sussex, attending all university‑based training in Falmer and progressing through all assessments.
• Train on the job with West Sussex Mind, delivering brief, evidence‑based interventions and guided self‑help to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges.

This is your chance to build a meaningful career — and change lives along the way

West Sussex Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships