TRAINEE CHILDRENS AND YOUNG PERSONS WELLBEING PRACTITIONER - EXETER

Young Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Devon invites applications for a Trainee Children and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner based in Exeter, with some travel within Devon. The post is full-time (37 hours per week) on a fixed-term 12‑month contract, with the aim of continuing funding where possible.

Salary is £26,414 per year. The training is delivered through a national programme, with supervision and university-led study days, and the post holder will work within an established team to support young people aged 8–18 with

Job description

TRAINEE CHILDRENS AND YOUNG PERSONS WELLBEING PRACTITIONER - EXETER

An invitation to join us at Young Devon as our next…

Based in Exeter (with some travel within Devon)

Salary - £26,414 per annum. Full-time - 37 hours per week

Fixed-Term contract for 12 months, with an aim to seek continued funding.

We have been supporting the wellbeing of young people in Devon for over 20 years and this is a chance to work for a respected local Charity within an established experienced team. We are looking for someone who shares our values and enjoys working with young people to continue to develop the offer and respond to local need. This is an employment-based training role forming part of a national programme to expand the mental health workforce offering support to children and young people at a stage of early intervention.

The role involves delivering (under supervision) high-quality, outcome-informed, evidence-based interventions for children and young people aged 8-18 years experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties. Training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitudes and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value-driven service.

The training is delivered by Exeter University. The post holder will be expected to attend all university taught and self-study days as specified within the agreed national curriculum, and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.

Closing date for applications – 12 noon on Monday 5th October 2026

In-Person Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026

What can we offer?

Young Devon provides generous holiday entitlement from day one, access to training and not to mention our welcoming, kind and passionate workplace culture.

We are not a sponsorship organisation for overseas candidates.

Young Devon is a youth work charity (1057949) passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and committed to embracing diversity. Young Devon is committed to Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and all applicants who will or could have unsupervised access to these groups will complete the required checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.