CYP Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) - Cheshire

PAN TRADE; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider is offering a two-year training contract for Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners in Cheshire. This role involves a blend of university training and practical placements, aimed at enhancing mental health support in schools. Successful candidates will transition to NHS band 5 after training, contributing to a compassionate, person-centred approach in community health.

Benefits

Three weeks of induction training

Support for applicants with disabilities

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for armed forces community

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a relevant educational background.
• Experience in mental health or related fields is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend university two days a week and work in service on other days.
• Participate in placements in schools and colleges.
• Consolidate learning and skills during the clinical year.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

A Vacancy at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the Cheshire Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) based in Cheshire East and Cheshire West. We are pleased to be part of a national programme aimed at increasing mental health provision in selected schools within an identified area.

Demand for these positions is expected to be high, so the application window may close early. Therefore, prompt submissions highlighting your qualities, experience, and knowledge are encouraged to stand out from other applicants.

The interview process will be held in Crewe and will include a young person's panel and a traditional interview.

We are offering a two-year training contract for 2 Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners. The training in the first year includes a Post Graduate Diploma based on a national curriculum. Successful trainees will be regraded to NHS band 5 for a clinical year to consolidate learning and skills.

Typically, trainees will attend university two days a week, with the remaining days in service, some of which may be remote or online. In-service days will involve placements in schools and colleges in East or West Cheshire. Candidates should consider travel requirements due to the location of placements.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, all-age disability care, and three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites, with services extending to Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool, and providing specialist services for the North West.

Our goal is to improve community lives through a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission and overall Good.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organization, and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder, CWP values diversity and encourages applications from those with direct experience of our services.

We offer up to three weeks of induction through our Prepare to Care programme to help new starters integrate quickly.

Whether starting your career or seeking to apply existing skills in a new role, CWP offers something for everyone.

Please download the full job description from the documents section below for detailed responsibilities.

Our recruitment process is based on competence and values. We encourage you to review our values and reflect on how they align with your personal values, providing relevant examples in your application.

For guidance, an applicant support guide is available at the bottom of this page, and further assistance can be obtained via our website or by contacting our recruitment team at 01244 393100 or email.

If you have a disability meeting the Equality Act 2010 criteria and meet the essential job requirements, you can opt for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by answering YES to the relevant question. Please inform us of any special support needs for the interview process.

The trust supports armed forces community applicants through the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, provided they meet the essential criteria.

Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary after appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is recommended, with an annual fee of £16.

New NHS entrants will start at the minimum of the salary scale.

Early application is advised as the vacancy may close early if the response is high.

Good luck with your application. We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP!

This advert closes on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Note: The Disability Confident scheme ensures that applicants declaring a disability and meeting minimum criteria are offered an interview, though certain high-volume periods may limit this.