Wellbeing Practitioner: Children and Young People Trainee (12 months)
Northorpe Hall, 53 Northorpe Ln, Mirfield WF14 0QL, UK
Applications are sought for trainee Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioners in Kirklees (2 vacancies).
These are fixed term, full time roles with the intention to become permanent (subject to funding) on successful completion of a 1-year training course and demonstrating a high standard of practice. They will develop skills in providing low intensity, evidence-based interventions to children and young people with emotional health difficulties, as well as their parents/carers.
The two trainees will be based in the offices of Northorpe Hall Child + Family Trust in Kirklees and will be employed, supported, and clinically supervised through Northorpe Hall. Some of the work with children, young people and families may also take place in schools and community venues.
Northorpe will provide access to suitable clients, venues, links to schools, IT equipment, peer support, access to secure patient management systems etc. While the training course is provided by Greater Manchester Psychological Therapies Training Centre in Prestwich. Training delivery is a blend of remote and face-to-face over 2 days.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short-written assignment in order to demonstrate their academic suitability for the training.
Applicants need to be able to start the training programme taught academic dates in early September 2026 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.
An exciting opportunity to join Northorpe Hall Child + Family Trust as a trainee Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CYWP) to commence in September 2026.
We are currently recruiting two new training posts to start the Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Treatment: Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioner.
CYWPs provide low intensity interventions for anxiety, depression and conduct problems, including guided self-help. The posts are part of the Children and Young People’s mental health transformation initiative.
To undertake this training, applicants must successfully secure a Trainee CYWP post with Northorpe or one of NHS Trusts or related organisations across the North West of England.
CYWP training is offered as a Postgraduate Diploma but you do not need to have a degree to train as an CYWP. Candidates without an undergraduate degree are welcome and eligible to apply but must first demonstrate their ability to study at the required academic level by completing an essay as part of the selection process.
All applicants must have a sufficient level of relevant experience working with children and young people.
Successful candidates will be offered a paid, full-time 1-year fixed term contract as a Trainee CYWP. Trainees who successfully complete the training will be eligible for employment as qualified CYWP’s with a starting salary of NHS AfC Band 5 (£27,750).
The training course starts in September 2026, and applicants must be available to start then.
We value diversity in all of it’s forms and we are dedicated to promoting diversity within our student body to better reflect the diverse communities that our practitioners will serve.
We warmly welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of their background or protected characteristics and particularly encourage individuals from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities and men to apply, as these groups are currently underrepresented on the training programme.
Please be aware that this is not a training programme that you can apply for within your existing job role and you cannot apply directly to the training centre for this course.
Job Purpose
This is a training role within the Psychological Trainings Programme. The post-holder will work within Northorpe Hall Child + Family Trust as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering under supervision high-quality, outcome–informed, focused, and evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
Psychological Trainings
Psychological Trainings is a service transformation programme delivered by Health Education England and partners that aims to improve existing children and young people’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) working in the community.
CYWPs will play a key role in providing mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people.
Training
The Postgraduate-certificate is a 60 credit M-Level training programme and is validated in partnership with the Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, at The University of Manchester.
The training programme for this post is 12 months in duration and will consist of academic and supervised practice learning across mental health services.
Delivery of the programme will be provided through a combination of taught days provided by the Psychological Therapies Training Centre, independent self-guided study days, and experience gained in wellbeing and mainstream mental health services.
During training, the post-holder will work under supervision to gain experience across healthcare settings to enable them to gain the level of competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
On successful completion of training, trainee CYPWPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified CYPWP as autonomous and responsible practitioners within their scope of practice, alongside colleagues.
The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven way.
The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
Evidence shows that CYP Wellbeing Practitioner training is most effective when the trainees are integrated fully within Children & Young People’s Mental Health Services and linked to the Psychological Training Collaborative, which brings a valuable organisational infrastructure. Therefore, the trainees will be based within an established provider of mental health services (Northorpe Hall Child + Family Trust).
Major Duties
To work within the organisation to offer outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Working in partnership, support children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
To identify and report safeguarding incidents, in line with relevant policies and procedures.
To be committed to a quality approach for patient care.
The post-holder will provide sustained effort in assessment of complexities and risk.
To manage appropriate caseloads; ensuring effective communication with families, professionals, staff, CYPs and more.
To operate within the clinical and case management supervision framework and engage effectively with clinical supervision on a weekly basis.
To work during Northorpe hours, providing evening sessions as required.
To use a range of IT systems including patient record systems, ensuring high quality data is collected appropriately, kept securely and confidentially.
To work in an innovative and child, young person and family centred way, in a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
To engage and manage your educational responsibilities and ensure all deadlines are met.
To demonstrate continued practice development and engage in annual appraisal.
In addition to these functions the post holder is expected to, in agreement with their line manager, carry out such other duties as may be reasonably expected in accordance with the grade of the post.
This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
Northorpe Hall Child + Family Trust is a local, independent charity providing young people and their families with specialist support that nurtures potential, builds confidence, and helps them navigate day-to-day life.
Our specialist services include mentoring, therapies and tailored programmes for young people up to aged 25, supporting both them and the network around them on their journey towards independence.
Working closely with NHS, Kirklees Council and the care services, we offer a range of family and parent/carer focussed interventions and support, including provision for those with special educational needs.
To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV along with a supporting statement to HR@northorpehall.co.uk
The closing date for this application is Sunday 21st June 11:00pm.
Further information:
Adult Interview Panel - Thursday 25th June
Children and Young People Panel - Thursday 2nd July
Start date 1st September 2026
Recruitment Drop In (opportunity to come and meet the team and ask any questions)- Wednesday 10th June 15:30 Northorpe Hall, 53 Northorpe Lane, Mirfield, WF14 0QL