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Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner

Young Devon

Exeter

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A local charity in Devon is seeking a candidate to work in a training role focusing on mental health support for young people aged 8-18. This position involves delivering supervised interventions for anxiety, low mood, and behavioral difficulties, as well as attending university training. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth and the ability to adapt to their needs. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives while developing essential skills in the field.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children and young people.
  • Understanding of mental health issues in young people.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions under supervision.
  • Attend university taught and self-study days.
  • Utilize skills developed through training in practical service.
Job description

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 Department of Health (DoH) initiative to expand the metal 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.

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