Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Job summary

Alliance Psychological Services is a leading provider of high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapies across the Tees Valley. We deliver accessible, person-centred support to children, young people and adults through a range of services, including Mental Health Support Teams in schools, the Tees Valley Getting Help Service and NHS Talking Therapies. Further information about Alliance and its services is available at https://www.alliancepsychology.com/.

In partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, The Link, The Junction, Teesside Mind and Changing Futures North East, we deliver the Tees Valley Getting Help Service. Guided by the i-THRIVE framework, we work with children, young people and families to provide the right support at the right time across community, education and health settings. Further information is available at https://teesvalleygettinghelp.co.uk/.

Main duties of the job

This full-time, permanent role develops Children's Wellbeing Practitioners to assess and support children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety, depression and related mental health needs. Under supervision, the post-holder will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity CBT interventions and work collaboratively with children, young people, families and professionals.

The successful candidate must be available to start on 5 January 2027. The post includes a Postgraduate Diploma delivered with Northumbria University through university teaching, independent study and supervised practice. Candidates must be able to study at degree level and demonstrate relevant experience and prior learning in child development, wellbeing or mental health.

Successful completion of the programme will support independent practice as a qualified CWP. Please see the attached Northumbria University course Programme in our supporting documents.

Access to a car is essential as travel is required across Teesside.

Interviews will take place wc 26th October 2026 at our offices at Belasis, Billingham, these are in person only not on teams.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we do not provide sponsorship for working visas.

We monitor the use of AI in applications, candidates should declare if they have used it.

This advert may close early if a large number of applications are received.

About us

Alliance offers first rate training and development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service (as well as the option to purchase additional annual leave) EAP health scheme including costs towards eye tests/glasses, dental treatment, physio treatment and shopping discounts alongside a 3% contributory pension scheme.

We also offer lots of health and wellbeing initiatives for our staff and promote flexible working for a positive work life balance.

Alliance Psychological Services Limited is committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery. We are signatories to the Mindful Employers Charter. Alliance also has Investors in People silver award. We are disability confident and employ and support people with disabilities.

Alliance Psychological Services follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of clients. Please note that due to the nature of the duties of these roles, an enhanced criminal records disclosure will be sought in the event of a successful application.

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Undertake and successfully complete the CWP training - qualification Postgraduate Diploma.

Provision of evidence based, low intensity CBT based psychological therapies to children, young people and their families, both on a one-to-one and group basis.

Undertake regular scheduled clinical skills supervision and case management supervision to meet both the requirements of the service and the training course.

Working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families

Working within a community and educational context

With clinical oversight, complete comprehensive, psychosocial assessments and plan, implement and formulate care.

Engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups

Follow safeguarding policies and procedures where required

Work at the complex interface between getting help and getting more help services.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

To work within Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards

To work within the principles of CYP-APT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies

To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic, and practice-based assessments.

Apply learning from the training Programme to practice.

Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies, and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisations and on behalf of the child, young person, or family.

To build effective working relationships with other local children's mental health providers including CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and always promoting the welfare of children & young people and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children & young people at risk of significant harm.

Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services

Fulfil the duty to share relevant and proportionate information with parents, carers and appropriate agencies when necessary to safeguard or promote a childs wellbeing, in accordance with confidentiality, data protection and information-sharing policies and procedures.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on a Patient Management System (IAPTUS) and in line with Alliance policies and procedures

To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through Alliances professional development and Appraisal System.

To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per Alliance supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body BABCP/BPS

To work within Data Protection Act 1998 and Alliance Information Governance policies and procedures

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to act as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all Alliance Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the Service.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in Alliances organisational objectives and priorities.