Trainee Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner

As part of their training, successful applicants will deliver psychological interventions in one of the children, young people and mental health services. The practitioners and will play a full part in the effective development of the services . Regular supervision is an important aspect of the work of the service.

Undertake and successfully complete training in the Post Graduate Diploma in Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner at Northumbria University, within 12 months.

Be educated to degree level in order to access the Post Graduate Diploma course as per the University requirements.

Have Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.

Experience of working within the community.

Ability to engage vulnerable and underserved populations.

Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people.

Knowledge of universal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Proven time and caseload management skills.

Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.

Proven organisational skills.

Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit a number of Trainee Childrens wellbeing Practitioners. If successful you will be delivering evidence low intensity based psychological therapies to children and young people in one of the children and young peoples mental health services. Which are based in either Sunderland, South Tyneside or Gateshead.

The successful applicants will gain experience of providing psychological therapies for children and young people using NICE recommended and evidence-based low intensity treatments. As a trainee, you will also be expected to attend the Children and wellbeing practitioner training programme at the University of Northumberland at Newcastle which will enable you to deliver these interventions. The training course with the University commences in January 2025, therefore it is essential that the trainees will be available for employment January 2025., Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.