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Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner/Education Mental Health Practitioner

Croydon Drop In (CDI) are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to work within our award-winning Voluntary Sector services. The post-holder will work within our safeguarding protocols to provide safe interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based methodologies. The post holder will safely work with people across different cultural backgrounds and ages and will be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The post holder will use their skills to support children and young people who are referred into the Mental Health Support Team. The successful candidate will receive clinical supervision to support their professional development and ensure the safety of themselves and the people they work with.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for the role.

Information about the Job Role

This full-time role will be best suited for applicants who are able to balance a busy work schedule. Applicants must be willing to travel around Croydon to various schools.

To Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Barbara Allen – barbaraallen@croydondropin.org.uk

 Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 4th July 2025

Interview date: Friday 18th July 2025

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Croydon Drop In (CDI) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of infants, children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement

CDI works towards Equality of Opportunity.  To maintain the diversity of our team we welcome applications from all sections of the community particularly individuals from Global Majority Heritage.

Overview

Location London Borough of Croydon

Contract type  Fixed Term Contract until end March 2026, 35 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Salary £24,773.88 pro rata (based on a FTE of £33,031.84)

Start date 1st September 2025

Closing date for applications 5pm Friday 4th July 2025

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