Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) – YOUnited

Ormiston; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training with UCL

Home-based with travel across Cambridg

Job summary

Ormiston Families invites applications for a Trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) under the YOUnited partnership. This fixed-term 12‑month contract offers a salary of £26,227.50 per year and will commence training in January 2027, with a permanent position subject to vacancies in 2028.

You will train with University College London at the Anna Freud Centre while delivering evidence-based guided self-help for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with CYP who have experienced mental health or emotional wellbeing difficulties.
• Minimum of a second-class bachelor’s degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g., psychology), or relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship.

Skills

CYP mental health experience

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or relevant subject

Job description

Trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) - YOUnited

Fixed-term contracts for 12 months.

Salary £26,227.50 – 37.5 Hours per week

Training commences in January 2027 – Permanent position subject to vacancies at the point of qualification in 2028.

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a CWP whilst employed by Ormiston Families as part of the YOUnited partnership, working across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The successful candidates will undertake training with the University College London (UCL) at the Anna Freud Centre, 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 (CYP) experiencing mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.

YOUnited provides a single point of access for all referrals for CYP in need of support with their mental health and emotional wellbeing across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It is a partnership of Ormiston Families, Centre 33, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust. Ormiston Families work with CYP aged 5-13.

You will join a supportive team of CWPs and counsellors and will receive regular supervision to support your professional development. You will also be using your newly developed skills to support children and young people who are referred to YOUnited

Experience of working with CYP who have experienced mental health or emotional wellbeing difficulties is essential. The post requires a minimum of a second-class bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of 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. You will also need to be able to travel to London to undertake training an average of one day per week during term time, more frequently at the start of the training.

The closing date for all applications to Ormiston Families is Sunday, October 4 th , 2026. Interviews to be held on Monday, October 19 th .

Please note that an application to the University College London Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice must be made alongside your application to Ormiston Families.

For more information about UCL, please see the links below:

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.