Children & Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner Trainees, CAMHS (training posts) - Fixed Term 1 year
We are excited to offer 4 training posts across our three Community CAMHS services. These are full-time training posts which will involve undertaking a postgraduate diploma level training hosted by the University of Reading whilst being based within one of our CAMHS clinical teams.
Candidates will need to be ready to start academic training in February 2026 at the University of Reading (UoR). Interviews will be held jointly with the UoR and successful candidates will be required to complete the application form for a place on the Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma in Brief Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions for CYP with Common Mental Health Problems course.
As a Trainee Children & Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) you will be trained to assess and deliver low-intensity interventions for common mental health problems in children and young people such as low mood, anxiety and behavioural difficulties. You will develop your skills with a mixture of role-play and skills practice teaching, as well as clinical work in service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assess and deliver low-intensity interventions for common mental health problems in children and young people
* Develop skills through role-play and skills practice teaching, as well as clinical work in service
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality, outcome-informed/focused, evidence-based interventions
* Oversee elements of participation, including engaging children, young people and families in various ways to gain feedback and participate in shaping services
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.
The post-holder will work as a trainee as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties including anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025
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