Educational Mental Health Practitioner

Achieving for Children; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieving for Children is seeking a qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join their Richmond Mental Health Support Team. The role focuses on providing preventative mental health support for children experiencing mild to moderate difficulties. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in therapeutic interventions and mental health assessments.

Benefits

29 days annual leave, increasing with service

Local Government pension scheme

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed the HEE commissioned 1-year EMHP or CWP course.
• Experience working with children with social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties.
• Skills in using assessment tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support for children and young people.
• Conduct assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Work within educational settings to promote mental health awareness.

Skills

Assessment tools and frameworks

Mental health assessments

Therapeutic interventions

Risk assessment skills

Good IT skills

Education

HEE commissioned 1-year EMHP or CWP course

Job description

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Educational Mental Health Practitioner, Kingston upon Thames

Client: Achieving for Children

Location: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7c22274f20f2

Job Views: 2

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company with a public sector ethos and a commitment to innovation. Owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston, Richmond), we combine the benefits of a social enterprise with employment perks of local government. To learn more about us, visit our website.

We are recruiting 1 qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our Richmond Mental Health Support Team.

Operational details:

• Location: Civic Offices, 44 York Street, TW1
• Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Salary: from £35,577 (SCP23) to £37,443 (SCP26)
• Hours: 36 per week
• Application deadline: 07/09/2024

About the role

The post involves working within a service providing a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing, focusing on preventative work and early interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. The role requires working with diverse backgrounds, utilizing interpreters when necessary, and being committed to equal opportunities. The team offers clinical supervision, peer support, line management, and CPD opportunities.

About you

Ideal candidates will have:

• Completed the HEE commissioned 1-year EMHP or CWP course
• Experience working with children with social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions like guided self-help or time-limited therapy
• Skills in using assessment tools and frameworks
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions
• Experience conducting group parenting programs
• Ability to work within educational settings to promote mental health awareness
• Risk assessment skills and appropriate communication
• Good IT skills including database or spreadsheet use

Benefits

We offer a supportive environment, competitive salary, hybrid working, and benefits such as:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Induction sessions
• Local Government pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff benefits and discounts
• Learning and development opportunities

Additional information

Start dates are set monthly. Candidates should be prepared for the onboarding date. Check right to work requirements, especially for EU and non-EU applicants. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and are committed to safeguarding, with a DBS check required for appointment. For more info, meet Regina at Civic Centre on the first Wednesday of each month. Apply early as the vacancy may close once enough applications are received.