Job summary
Mind and Body has an exciting opportunity for 2 Recruit to Train Trainees (CBT) to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes.
Main duties of the job
Recruit to Train is a government-funded initiative aiming to grow the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. To help reach this goal, NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year post, allowing services to employ trainees to aid in implementing new or expanding existing specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support.
About us
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You. #IND HP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised This is a FTC ending in December 2025. We are looking to hold interviews 8th and 15th October. This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions working with clients in the service making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families. Please note: the position will be predominantly home-based with occasional travel to our Faversham office required. You will be expected to travel to Denmark Hill Campus of King's College London, on a weekly basis, for teaching during the training year. More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the King's CYP webpage: Benefits
1. Competitive salary
2. 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
3. An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
4. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
5. 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
6. Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
7. Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
8. Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
9. We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Training Information This full-time training will begin in January 2025 with around days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and days based at the service seeing clients related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with King's College London. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL Postgraduate Diploma. Application Process This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval). Please read this document for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application. PRIVACY NOTICE As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Kings College London, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application and enrolling you onto this Programme. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. For more information about the role or to have a confidential discussion, please reach out to: Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: Accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice and in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion. Please review this document for more information on the role, person specification other employment documents.
11. The University requires you either need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK.
Experience
Essential
12. We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children's mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment.