Job Details
Location: London
Salary : £27,500 – £31,000 FTE
Step Forward is seeking a full-time Wellbeing Practitioner – Children & Young People, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Psychological Training (CYP CBT-PT) Trainee. This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching at Kings College London (KCL) into practical support at Step Forward, making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people aged 11-25 years and their families.
The role requires the post holder to provide CBT and wellbeing support to young people within Step Forward and our partner schools or other youth/health settings. As this is a training role it is essential that you are prepared to undertake a postgraduate Diploma in CYP Psychological Training Therapies in CBT at KCL
Please read the KCL application guidance and course brochure for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.
Course Brochure: KCL CYP-PT CBT Wave 16 Jan 2027 – KCL Programme Brochure.pdf
Application Guidance: KCL CYP-PT Therapies Wave 16 Jan 2027 – Application Guidance.pdf
About You
- You will have 2 years working therapeutically with children/young people in a mental health setting
- Ideally you’ll have 2+ years’ experience of working within school, health or youth settings
- Minimum second-class Bachelor’s Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc).
- You are confident and comfortable positively promoting our services and can work appropriately within a diverse organisation with a wide range of people in regards to their racial, cultural, religious beliefs, gender, sexuality and socio-economic backgrounds
- You are confident and competent in providing mental health and wellbeing support to young people
In order to be considered for this role you need to submit an application BOTH to Step Forward and to Kings College London.
Applicants for this role and training at KCL will need to be available to start at Step Forward on the week beginning 11th January 2027 with the KCL course starting teaching on Monday 18th January 2027. This role is and currently funded until end January 2028. There is an intention to continue this position after this stage, but any extension is dependent on contracts, funding and organisational priorities
Closing Dates:
- KCL application deadline: Wednesday 25 November 2026. It is strongly advised to submit an early application to avoid delays in receiving a decision.
Applicants need to apply on-line to Kings College London
- Step Forward application deadline: 5:00pm, Thursday 8 October 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week beginning 2 November 2026.
Working with Step Forward
We pride ourselves on providing inclusive, flexible, professional and young people friendly counselling and wellbeing support services. We provide services both in our own purpose built centre and also on an outreach basis in schools and community/ youth settings.
As Step Forward is a small charity our multi-disciplinary team work closely together to provide a holistic support service to young people. We expect all members of the team to take part in activities which help ensure the smooth running of the organisation and help us to reach organisational objectives.
Why Join Us
Work in a small, dedicated organisation where your expertise directly influences children and young people’s lives. Join a passionate and reflective team of staff and volunteers who embrace and uphold our organisational ethos and values to ensure we are: Inclusive, Warm, Empowering, Inspirational and Innovative.
Other terms/benefits include:
- 35 hour working week
- Generous holiday allowance -28 days per year plus bank holidays (FTE)
- Additional 3 days due to organisational closure between Christmas and new years
- Employer pension contribution of 5%
- Access to enhanced sick leave after probation
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave and pay
How to Apply
Download your application pack here: