Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner

Creative Youth Network; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Youth Network is seeking five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Youth Services team, delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.

This 1-year training role forms part of CYP IAPT and requires attendance at Exeter University for taught and self-study days while gaining hands-on service experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Work within CYP IAPT framework and attend Exeter University for training.

Job description

Please note: In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to accept CV's and ask that you download and complete the CYN Application Form instead.

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term contract

Salary: £26,874 per annum

Grade: NHS band 2

Hours: 40 hours per week

Application deadline: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (5:00 pm)

Proposed Interview Date(s): Tuesday 27th and Thursday 28th of October 2026

Please make sure you can be available on the proposed interview date as it is very difficult to offer an alternative

About The Role

Are you an experienced Youth Worker? Are you passionate about improving wellbeing outcomes for young people? Are you looking to develop your practice and training around young people's mental health?

We are currently seeking five Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner's to join our Youth Services team based in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. You will work within Creative Youth Network as part of the Youth Services team, delivering, high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.

This is a 1 year training role within the Children and Young People' Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). You will attend Exeter University for all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills. Your travel and accommodation to Exeter University will be provided for you as part of the trainee programme.

You will then be based at The Station (BS1) or Kingswood Estate (BS15) sites with up to two evening open access sessions per week. The training and service experience will equip you with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively within the wider service.

About Us

Creative Youth Network is an award-winning charity with a mission to enable young people to reach their potential, no matter what their background or circumstances. Operating across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we offer a range of services ranging from our 9 local youth clubs, to targeted support for young people with specific needs, work within schools (in particular for young people at risk of disengaging from education), and an exciting range of creative courses, programmes and activities, including early career support for young people embarking on careers in the creative sector. Our services are rated "Outstanding" by the National Youth Agency.

The Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) per year pro rata
• Excellent family friendly policies
• A generous pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual GP consultation and medical advice service

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Creative Youth Network is committed to inclusivity, equality, and equity. We pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life and all class backgrounds. This includes people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, are early in their careers or come from groups who experience racial inequality.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, including people from Global Majority backgrounds (often referred to as BAME - Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

Adjustments

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support to attend an interview - for example, wheelchair access, extra time for assessments etc. - please let us know.