Job Advert 0-5  and or Autism/LD  IAPT Trainee practitioner.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families?

Do you think you can make a difference?

This role may be just for you!

Barnardo's has been delivering Children's Centres in Plymouth since 2011 and currently oversees the delivery of 4 clusters of Family Hubs. As part of this transformation, we are looking to build on our already established workforce of IAPT Practitioners.

Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as part of recruit to train program (part of NHS England). This role for a 0-5 years and or Austium/LD IAPT Trainee practitioner, on a one-year fixed term contact, running from December 2025 until December 2026. This is a Post Graduate Diploma, that will equip the post holder to provide interventions based on CYP IAPT core principles and evidence-based approach. These are aimed at parents and their infants who are experiencing common mental health difficulties.

Please the university link for further information PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (CYP) - 0-5s Pathway | Options array empty | University of Exeter PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (CYP) - PT Pathway | Options array empty | University of Exeter

PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (CYP) - ASD/LD Pathway | Clinical Education Development and Research (CEDAR) | University of Exeter

The successful applicant will be employed on a full-time basis with Barnardo's within our IAPT team. The Post Graduate Diploma runs alongside the role with attendance at Exeter university (fully funded).

0-5 IAPT trainee/ Supporting Families Worker (Project Worker 1) 37 hours City Wide Autism/LD IAPT trainee/ Supporting Families worker (project Worker 1) 37 hours City Wide

It is important that you read the job description and specification, as this will give you an insight into the work that we do, and the work that you will be involved in. Please comment against these when completing your application. 

We welcome transferable skills and personal experience for this role

A driving licence and access to own transport is desirable, however, candidates who don't drive or have access to a car will be considered where they can demonstrate their ability to access all areas of the city as required; mileage expenses are payable and reasonable adjustments can be made where required.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.