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Inclusion Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee

The closing date is 12 September 2026

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Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Services are delighted to be supporting a new full-time trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner role, with the required training course planned to start on 5th January 2027.

Over the 12-month training period individuals will attend study at University of Sussex (in person and remote learning) as well as spending time working clinically in a Drug and Alcohol service. These are exciting roles created by NHSEWTE to support the transformation of community mental health and drug and alcohol services. Your training will be fully funded, and you will be eligible for a full-time qualified permanent position on completion of the training course. In return, we ask that you commit to staying with us for at least two years after you qualify.

The successful candidate will be required to work across our sites in the North of Hampshire (including Aldershot, Basingstoke and Andover)

Please note that we are expecting a high level of interest in these roles and will close the advert once sufficient applications have been received.

During the 12 months training this role will be paid at band 4 AFC.On successful completion of training the role will move to a band 5 position and offered as a permanent post.

Main duties of the job

As a trainee MHWP you will, under supervision,

o Work within a drug and alcohol service when not completing the programme of study.o Complete all aspects of the taught programme of study and progress successfully through all aspects of appraisal related to this.o Develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions (not therapy) under supervision, with adults in our service and our communities.o Support collaborative care and treatment packages, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team.o Develop caring, supportive, and empathic relationships with people using our services who may be in significant distress alongside guiding towards partner services which may benefit them or their families/carers.o You will need to have flexibility and adaptability and a passion for working with adults with complex needs. Additionally, you may have some knowledge of substance misuse work and feel passionate about supporting this client group.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.

We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.

Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-IT-26-8240736

Job locations

Inclusion Aldershot

Aldershot

GU11 3HU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work in a defined drug and alcohol service and work within a specific location, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

These posts are suitable for people with a degree or equivalent qualifications, who have the right personal qualities. As a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a community drug and alcohol service, supporting people to receive the right care and delivering psychologically informed interventions.

During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for adults individually and in groups, with specific focus on clients who are or have been affected by substance misuse problems.

These interventions may include:

Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the "GOALS" programme Problem-solving Improving sleep Recognising and managing emotions Confidence building Support with medicines management

See attached detailed job description and person specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work in a defined drug and alcohol service and work within a specific location, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

These posts are suitable for people with a degree or equivalent qualifications, who have the right personal qualities. As a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a community drug and alcohol service, supporting people to receive the right care and delivering psychologically informed interventions.

During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for adults individually and in groups, with specific focus on clients who are or have been affected by substance misuse problems.

These interventions may include:

Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the "GOALS" programme Problem-solving Improving sleep Recognising and managing emotions Confidence building Support with medicines management

See attached detailed job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and maintain accurate, timely case records.
• Reliable, resilient and able to maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to work flexibly and deal with conflicting demands, keeping the people who use our service at the centre
• Strong communication skills which demonstrate empathy, reassurance and a trauma informed approach

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and maintain accurate, timely case records.
• Reliable, resilient and able to maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to work flexibly and deal with conflicting demands, keeping the people who use our service at the centre
• Strong communication skills which demonstrate empathy, reassurance and a trauma informed approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Inclusion

Address

Inclusion Aldershot

Aldershot

GU11 3HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Inclusion

Address

Inclusion Aldershot

Aldershot

GU11 3HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Stephanie Smith-Goodenough

[email protected]

03001240103

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-IT-26-8240736

Job locations

Inclusion Aldershot

Aldershot

GU11 3HU

United Kingdom

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