Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in City of London

We are looking to recruit up to 5 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join us on a fixed term basis at WithYou's Surrey NHS Talking Therapies service. WithYou is a leading national charity providing evidence based support for mental health, substance use, and family services across the UK.

We will provide you with the experience you need to learn the therapeutic skills to support clients with common mental health difficulties on their journey to recovery. You will be part of a supportive team of highly experienced practitioners and leaders, who are passionate about making a difference to people's lives. In addition, this exciting role includes an NHS funded Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Therapies with The University of Reading, which will give you the skills to deliver low intensity Guided Self Help interventions for people suffering with symptoms of anxiety and depression.

The closing date for these roles is 6th May 2026 however we would encourage you to apply as soon as you can, as we may have to close earlier than this date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This is a full time training role for 37.5 hours per week. It typically includes 2 days at university and 3 days within service. These posts are fixed-term for 12 months however there may be opportunities for continued employment at the end of the contract, subject to service need and qualification status. Please note there is a requirement to work at least one evening shift until 8pm once a week.

The position will be hybrid based, but travel to Reading will be required for university training days (days to be confirmed), and additional travel within Surrey will be needed to attend additional training, in person client work in the community, team training and meetings.

Applicants cannot be registered as students on any other higher education courses, and must have graduated any courses by August 2026.

We are planning to hold virtual interviews in mid June 2026 (dates will be confirmed with candidates as soon as possible). Successful candidates will need to start employment on 04th September 2026 subject to satisfactory checks.

Please be aware that by applying for this position, you give your consent for your application information to be shared between our organisation and Reading University as the education partner.

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role!

Essential Skills

• Route 1: Postgraduate route Candidates with an undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6, with at least one years working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties which can include voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems.
• Route 2: Undergraduate route Candidates without a degree can apply if they have evidence of ability to study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5, in addition to a wealth of experience working in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties which can include voluntary work.

As these roles are funded by Health Education England for home fees and not for international fees, the University requires you either need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK. Only applicants that have the right to work in the UK without restriction and are eligible for Home Fee status, are able to access the training needed for this role.

If you're excited by the thought of making tangible differences to the lives of vulnerable individuals, we’d love you to apply by submitting your CV today, with a covering letter that showcases how you are suitable for the role.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received, we will use location as a desirable filter.

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 vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. 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, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.