Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Tooting is seeking a trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioner. This fully funded role involves working with deaf children and their families, providing mental health support while pursuing a qualification through Sussex University. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in mental health or education settings. The role offers extensive training and supervision to equip candidates for effective practice in this specialized area.

Benefits

Fully funded training course

Intensive supervision and on-the-job training

Qualifications

• Candidates need to evidence study ability at degree level.
• Experience of working within a mental health setting is preferred.
• Candidates will need to start work in January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues.
• Support therapeutic service to deaf children and young people.
• Conduct structured psychological assessments under supervision.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work cohesively within a team

Motivation to learn

Good organisational skills

Experience working with children

Education

Degree level study

Job description

A mental health service provider in Tooting is seeking a trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioner. This fully funded role involves working with deaf children and their families, providing mental health support while pursuing a qualification through Sussex University. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in mental health or education settings. The role offers extensive training and supervision to equip candidates for effective practice in this specialized area.