Job Description
Mental Health Specialist Trainer
Home-based with travel (New Market, Wisbech area, occasional travel to Yorkshire) £45,000-£50,000 Full-time (40 hours)
A leading children's care provider is seeking a Mental Health Specialist Trainer / Learning & Development Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mental health professional with a passion for developing others and improving outcomes for children and young people.
The Opportunity
In this impactful role, you will take the lead in delivering and developing high-quality training programmes across children's residential and educational services. You will play a vital role in equipping staff with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to support children and young people with complex mental health, trauma-related, emotional, and behavioural needs. You'll be instrumental in shaping a trauma-informed, psychologically informed culture-ensuring teams can respond safely, effectively, and therapeutically in challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver engaging, evidence-based training across a range of topics including mental health, trauma, safeguarding, and behavioural support
* Provide specialist guidance to staff and managers on complex mental health presentations including anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviour, and trauma
* Develop and deliver bespoke training tailored to individual homes, schools, and services
* Support the ongoing development of trauma-informed and relationship-based practice across services
* Work collaboratively with operational leaders to identify and respond to emerging training needs
* Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve learning programmes
About You
We are looking for a confident, engaging professional who can translate specialist knowledge into practical, accessible training.
Essential:
* Professional qualification in a mental health-related field (e.g., Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy)
* Minimum 3 years' experience working with children and young people in mental health, residential care, or related services
* Strong expertise in trauma-informed practice and complex mental health presentations
* Experience delivering or designing training programmes
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Desirable:
* Training or teaching qualification
* Previous experience in a Learning & Development role
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to shape workforce capability and improve outcomes for vulnerable children
* Work with a forward-thinking organisation committed to high-quality, therapeutic care
* Varied role with autonomy and the chance to make a real difference
* Competitive salary and flexible, home-based working