Location: London. Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:00 PM. Positions Available: 6. Vacancy Type: Fixed Term/Full Time. Working Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary: £32,136 per annum. Pension: 6% contributory scheme.
Job Summary
Anna Freud is seeking six Wellbeing Practitioners to join our world‑leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer. All candidates will be considered for employment regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all‑in‑one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff‑led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
MindWorks Programme
MindWorks is a research program designed as a randomised controlled trial to test a specialist intervention for young people at risk of school exclusion due to challenging behaviour. Grounded in CBT and systemic approaches and underpinned by a strong anti‑racist framework, the programme recognises the impact of structural inequality and works closely with schools, families and communities, with young people recruited directly through education settings. Please note: there are six positions available and the role is known internally as Practitioner.
What you’ll do
* Deliver a structured, short‑term intervention (typically over eight weeks) to young people and their parent or carer, combining therapeutic work with collaboration across the wider school network, including trusted adults.
* Provide direct clinical support, work systemically with families and education staff, and contribute to a wider research trial while applying evidence‑based, trauma‑informed and mentalisation approaches.
* Work outreach‑based, primarily in schools, family homes and community settings.
What you’ll bring
* Proven therapeutic experience in supporting young people in community and education settings, working systemically with families and other key adults.
* Relevant qualifications and expertise: training in psychology or a related mental health field, with the ability to deliver evidence‑based interventions for children and young people.
* Cultural competence and inclusion: ability to work effectively across diverse cultural contexts, applying inclusive, anti‑discriminatory practices within clinical work.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills: ability to build relationships, communicate complex ideas clearly, and work with multiple stakeholders while using supervision effectively.
* Organisation, safeguarding and research commitment: capable of managing workload across settings, maintaining accurate records, applying safeguarding standards, and engaging fully with research trial requirements.
* Availability to complete a comprehensive training programme in the intervention and trial requirements in late August and early September 2026.
Key details
* Hours: Full‑time, 35 hours per week.
* Salary: £32,136 per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
* Location: Community sites, schools and colleges, and Anna Freud (4‑8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH); face‑to‑face delivery predominantly. Ability to travel is essential.
* Contract type: Fixed‑term until July 2028.
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