Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner x2

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

We are recruiting two Trainee Children s Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Team at YMCA East Surrey.

Trainee Children s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) will be expected to integrate into YMCA East Surrey s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health (EWMH) team and to support all early intervention work. You will assess and deliver (under supervision), outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

This Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner role includes completion of the Child Wellbeing Practice Postgraduate or Graduate level Diploma run by the University of

Sussex, which follows the nationally agreed curriculum to qualify as a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.

The post holder must have experience of working with children, young people and families with multiple and/or complex needs and hold a minimum qualification equivalent to a NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field. In addition, the successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

For the Level 6 (Graduate Diploma) the minimum level would be 3 x A-levels with grades of AAB - BBB (BBC if meet the criteria for contextual offer), or an equivalent qualification such as NVQ level 3 or above, or equivalent experience (and proven ability to work at graduate level). Evidence of experience of working with children and young people.

For the Level 7 (Post-graduate Diploma) the minimum requirement is a Graduate Degree at 2:2, NVQ level 6 or above in Health Care or equivalent experience (and proven ability to work at post-graduate level)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm. Includes attendance at the University of Sussex 2 days per week from January to October.

Location: Tadworth, but working across various locations in East Surrey and attendance at the University of Sussex.

Key responsibilities:

Working in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties

To develop plans for successful intervention and agreed outcomes.

To support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.

To always operate from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

To accept referrals within agreed national and local protocols.

To undertake accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

To adhere to the service referral protocols. Under supervision, signpost unsuitable referrals to the relevant service as necessary.

Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.

Keep coherent records of all activity in line with service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination - recommendation is 150 hours of study for each of the 8 modules, which includes the teaching days.

Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

If you re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

PAY: £27,485.00 per annum

BENEFITS:

Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity

Discounted childcare for permanent employees

Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees

Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service

Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme

On site parking

CLOSING DATE: 12/10/2025, Interview will be held 22/10/2025

TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children s and Adult s barred lists) check, along with reference