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Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

27,000 per year
Peterborough
Full-time
24th July 2026
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Are you passionate about making a positive difference to people's mental health through evidence-based psychological therapies? We're offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within our Peterborough & Cambridgeshire Talking Therapies Service, working as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at Everyturn Mental Health.

In this role, you will undertake a fully funded Post-graduate Psychological Wellbeing Practice programme through the University of Essex. You'll combine academic study with hands-on clinical experience, spending time attending university teaching, completing independent study, and developing your practical skills within our service under the supervision of experienced clinicians and supervisors.

Our experienced managers and supervisors will guide your development throughout the programme. We have an excellent track record of supporting trainees through their studies and into qualified roles.

The position is open to both graduates and non-graduates. Applicants who do not hold a degree must have studied to Level 5 (including GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English) and be able to evidence a minimum of 12 months' relevant experience working within a mental health setting.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as it does not meet the requirements as set out by UK Visas and Immigration.

Key Dates

Interview Date: Friday 17th July 2026

University Induction Morning: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Course Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026

University teaching days will initially take place on Tuesdays, with a second teaching day to be confirmed by the University. The programme will be delivered through a blended learning model, with approximately 60% of teaching taking place in person and 40% delivered remotely.

Attendance at all university teaching days is mandatory. 

Key info:

  • This is a 12-month full-time training programme.
  • Applicants must be able to commit to both the academic and clinical components of the course.
  • Upon successful completion of the course and meeting all required criteria, you will progress into a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner role within our service.
  • During your in-service days, you will follow a hybrid working model.
  • You will work Monday to Friday.

We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:

  • Degree educated, ideally in a related field (e.g. Psychology, Behavioural Science, Health or Social Care). For applicants without a degree, please refer to the criteria outlined above.
  • Proven track record of working positively with people who have experienced mental ill health within a health, social care, voluntary sector or community setting.
  • Highly resilient with the ability to meet the attendance and academic requirements of the course whilst also managing the demands of working within a clinical service.
  • Able to organise a high-volume workload and effectively prioritise competing demands.
  • Able to work to required performance and service targets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively.
  • Highly motivated with the ability and desire to become a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet service and patient needs.

What we offer in return

We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell days
  • Enhanced pension
  • Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
  • Smartclinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
  • Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
  • Plus, many more great benefits on offer

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQIA+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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Everyturn Mental Health is the trading name of Everyturn a registered charity (charity number 519332) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 02073465) and Everyturn Services Ltd, company registered in England & Wales (company number 4391008).

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