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Job Summary
Are you a self-starter looking to join one of London’s leading mental health charities? We are looking for a dedicated CWP (Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner) Trainee to join our Mental Health Support Team at West Central London Mind. In this role, you will train to deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, such as anxiety or low mood. Working under supervision, you will collaborate with schools, families, and our team to promote emotional wellbeing, gaining hands-on experience while completing structured CWP training. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate individual eager to make a difference in young people’s lives. As a CWP Trainee, you will engage with children, young people, and their families in community and school settings across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, using guided self-help and other evidence-based approaches. You will develop skills in assessment, intervention, and collaboration while contributing to our mission of enhancing mental health support for young people. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting youth mental health. Join us to build a rewarding career in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Main duties of the job
* Provide early intervention based on principles of CBT to children and young people in schools and colleges who have presentations of anxiety and depression.
* Work closely with other services providing support to young people and with members of the wider WCL Mind staff team.
* Work with people across different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.
You Are:
* Skilled and knowledgeable in basic principles of CBT
* Passionate about supporting and empowering young people to manage their mental health need
* Able to work cohesively and collaboratively within a team setting
* Someone with a wide range of life experience
* An effective communicator, tailoring communication to each client in a bespoke way
* Reflective and adaptive in your approach
* Organised and able to show effective diary management for a busy clinical caseload, manage administrative requirements and attend meetings
About Us
We’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We have decades of local community knowledge and a track record of empowering people to live the life they choose.
Details
* Date posted: 08 October 2025
* Salary: £30,267 a year NHS Equivalent Band 4
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 1 year
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: B0097-25-0019
* Job locations: Head Office, 23 Monck Street, London SW1P 2AE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the candidate pack attached for more information about the position.
Deadline for submission of application: 22nd October 2025, 5pm
Interviews are scheduled for Week Commencing: 10th and 17th November 2025
For enquiries about this role, please contact: Mujtabha Nawaz
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
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Qualifications - Essential
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Employer details
Employer: West Central London Mind
Address: Head Office, 23 Monck Street, London SW1P 2AE
Employer's website: https://www.wclmind.org.uk
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