+Trainee Wellbeing Practitioner Children & Young People (CYWP)

Salary:

£26,530 (trainee) 

LOCAtion:

BLGC Sites, community and home working 

CONTRACT:

One year trainee post  (then subject to available funding) 

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

The Role:

This is a training role within the NHSE Children and Young People’ Psychological Therapies Training Programme. The post-holder will work within the Mental Health & Wellbeing Service as part of a team delivering, under supervision, high-quality; outcome –informed, focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood/behavioural difficulties.  

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 service.  

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.   

 CYP Wellbeing Practitioner training benefits from being integrated fully within community based mental health services.  

ApplicationS:

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the application form and return to: Head of HR BLGC 18 Spa Road Bolton BL1 4AG or email to  recruitment@blgc.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: CVs only Will NOT BE considered for this post

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Please make sure you download and  read the following Supporting Information Document

ABOUT BLGC:

Bolton Lads & Girls Club (BLGC) is an innovative, dynamic and progressive children and young people’s charity based in Bolton. Established in 1889, our mission statement is “to enable children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to live happier, healthier and positive lives by providing somewhere to go that’s safe and modern, something to do that is inspiring and engaging, and someone to talk to when they need it the most”.  Open 51 weeks of the year, we provide a vast array of opportunities to improve the lives of our 4,000 active members through universal and targeted services.  We operate across three sites, employ around 100 people and have the support and commitment of 100 volunteers.  Over the last few years we have seen the demand for our services increase significantly and we’ve set ourselves a target to help more young people than ever.

BLGC were the first youth organisation to be awarded ‘Youth organisation of the year’ by UK Youth and we are the proud recipient of the Queens Award, amongst other prestigious awards. Our charity has a strong reputation locally, regionally and nationally. We are ambitious and aspirational and are growing and have recently re-opened our main centre in the heart of Bolton following a major £2.6m refurbishment programme

All staff have free access to our high-quality gym, during the day, you will also be enrolled into our pension plan and have access to free holiday club child-care. We offer flexible working, and have a wellbeing offer for you to access at times when you may need it. We have a fantastic track record for professional development and training opportunities, and are committed to developing our team. 

Come and join us in a fun working environment, where no two days are the same . It’s an exciting time to join BLGC!