Band 4 Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner-Bristol

Avon And Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Nhs Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health organization is seeking Trainee Mental Health Education Practitioners to provide vital support in schools around Bristol. The role involves delivering low-intensity cognitive behavioural interventions to children, alongside significant training and supervision. Candidates should possess experience working with young people and be committed to inclusive mental health practices. This is a valuable opportunity to develop your professional skills while making a positive difference in the community.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people, preferably in relevant settings.
• Willingness to network with various agencies and include families in service delivery.
• Commitment to anti-oppressive practices and equitable access to mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions under supervision.
• Travel between schools, the office, and other locations within the BNSSG area.
• Combine study with practice throughout the training year.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of cognitive behavioural therapy

Experience working with children

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Mental Health Education Practitioner

Our Mental Health Support Team is seeking to recruit Trainee Mental Health Education Practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team, which provides mental health support in schools across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. Our team is a partnership between Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership and the charity Off The Record. The post-holders will be part of the Mental Health Schools Team (MHST), delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome-informed, evidence-based low-intensity cognitive behavioural (CBT) interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, low mood, and behavioural difficulties. The training and service experience will equip the post-holders with the necessary knowledge, attitude, and capabilities to ensure children and young people have access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health support.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of why you want to become a CBT practitioner and be prepared for a busy year of combining study with practice.
2. Have at least 2 years of experience working with children or young people, preferably in educational, social care, or health settings.
3. Be able to travel between schools, the office, and other locations within the BNSSG area.
4. Show awareness and commitment to working from an anti-oppressive approach, including working towards equitable access to mental health services.
5. Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to network with various agencies.
6. Be passionate about participation and including children, young people, and their families in the design and delivery of services.

About AWP:

We are Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, a diverse organization with over 5,000 staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We serve approximately 1.8 million people across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset. Our dedicated staff promote mental health and wellbeing, adopting a person-centred approach. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, individuals with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community, believing that diversity strengthens our organization.