Children and Young People (CYP) Trainer
Salary £28,164 pro rata per annum
Vacancy listed 25/09/2026
Application deadline 18/10/2026
Details
Overview:
Sheffield Mind is looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to   develop and deliver a programme of sessions designed to support the emotional wellbeing of students in Sheffield schools. 

An integral part of the role will also be delivering Sheffield Mind’s wider training offer to organisations and professionals across the city. The majority of this is this training is already developed and ready to deliver, 

Our evidence-based training aims to improve mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and equip people with the practical knowledge, tools and confidence to support their own wellbeing and that of others. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about mental health and wellbeing, enjoys working with a range of audiences, and has the confidence and skills to facilitate engaging and inclusive learning experiences.

Working hours:
22.2 hours a week (3 days)
 
Contract Type: 20 months from start date in December 2026 (ending July 2028) 

Responsible to: Director of Service
 
How to apply:
  • Download the application form from our website
  • Click 'apply' at the bottom of this page 
  • Enter your details 
  • When prompted upload your completed application form and CV 
Please have your CV and application form ready to upload. If the session expires, you will not be able to complete the upload


Benefits

As a Mindful Employer, we value our staff, and we work hard to make sure that employees enjoy their role and feel supported to do the best job they can. If you join us at Sheffield Mind, you’ll receive access to training, access to a pension scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and we have a staff Workplace Wellbeing Champion.

The successful applicant will also receive ongoing support and regular supervision from their line manager, together with day-to-day support provided by Sheffield Mind colleagues.

Notes

Following the closing date, we’ll contact you if you have been shortlisted to go on to the next stage

Please note that unfortunately we are not able to contact you if you are not successful and we’re not able to give feedback on why you weren’t shortlisted.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Our vision is to build an organisation that attracts, engages and support individuals from diverse backgrounds into all aspects of Sheffield Mind – service users, staff, volunteers, and trustees
“Sheffield Mind is a fantastic organisation to work for. I find my team and management to be very supportive and I really appreciate the flexibility of my role, as this allows me utilise my skills and perform to the best of my ability while maintaining a great work / life balance. It's a pleasure to work with like-minded people in a job that aligns with my values” - Staff Survey 2024

Values

Sheffield Mind has a set of core values which we expect all staff to demonstrate. Building on these we have developed a set of expectations that we expect all team members to demonstrate.

Share your knowledge and experience | Use appropriate language when communicating to others to ensure they understand | Be decisive | Be positive – focus on what you can do and why something will/could work | Actively seek feedback and act on it (where appropriate) | Know when to step in and do it yourself and when to leave others to have a go | Be self-aware: know your strengths and development needs and look for ways to develop | Be visible | Take care of your own well being | Manage yourself and your emotions

Sustainability at Sheffield Mind
Sheffield Mind recognises that as an organisation we’re part of a natural environment that’s increasingly under threat and that we have a responsibility to minimise the negative impact our work and operation has on the environment. Use of public transport and cycling is encouraged and facilities are provided for bicycle storage.

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