Child Wellbeing Practitioner – Early Help CBT in Schools

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Band 5 Child Wellbeing Practitioner or EMHP in the MHST team in Birmingham delivers low‑intensity CBT interventions in schools, working both independently and with colleagues. The post covers school‑based work, home‑based elements and team meetings with regular training.

The role involves consultation with school staff, delivering workshops and training to pupils and families, and travel around the city to support early mental health work.

Qualifications

• Delivery of low‑intensity CBT‑informed interventions for children and young people in schools.
• Consultation with school staff to help access early mental health support for pupils.
• Delivery of workshops, assemblies and training to pupils, families and education staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 or group CBT‑informed interventions in primary and secondary schools.
• Conduct screening assessments of children and young people for suitability of the service.
• Deliver Whole School Approach activities including workshops, assemblies and staff training.

Skills

CBT-informed interventions

Consultation with school staff

School-based delivery

Education

Qualified Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

Qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Job description

Band 5 Child Wellbeing Practitioner or EMHP in the MHST team in Birmingham delivers low‑intensity CBT interventions in schools, working both independently and with colleagues. The post covers school‑based work, home‑based elements and team meetings with regular training.

The role involves consultation with school staff, delivering workshops and training to pupils and families, and travel around the city to support early mental health work.