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Trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioner
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Role Description
The Trainee Child Wellbeing Practitioner is a full-time, on-site role based in Doncaster and attending Northumbria university 2 days a week for 12 months.
The role involves working under supervision to provide low-intensity, evidence-informed support to children, young people, and their families, focusing on emotional wellbeing and mental health. Day-to-day tasks may include:
- Conducting initial assessments
- Supporting group and one-to-one sessions
- Helping deliver structured wellbeing interventions
- Maintaining accurate records in line with organisational policies
The practitioner will collaborate with colleagues and partner services, attend training and supervision sessions, and contribute to service development by sharing feedback from children and families. As a trainee, the role includes completing structured learning and development activities to build competence and progress toward autonomous practice.
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- Ability to build trusting relationships with children, young people, and families, demonstrating empathy, active listening, and a non-judgmental approach.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage a caseload, maintain clear documentation, and follow agreed processes.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain information in a clear, age-appropriate, and sensitive manner.
- Collaborative working skills, including the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and engage with schools, health services, and community partners.
- Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice, with an understanding of professional boundaries and local safeguarding procedures.
- Motivation to learn and develop, including willingness to undertake training, follow supervision, and apply evidence-based approaches to child wellbeing.
- Relevant experience supporting children, young people, or families in educational, health, social care, or community settings is advantageous.
- Formal education or training in psychology, social work, education, child development, or a related field is beneficial but not essential, depending on experience. An undergraduate degree is essential to be enrolled on the course.
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