Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS North East London; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Colchester is seeking qualified EMHP or CWP practitioners to deliver intervention services in educational settings. Candidates should demonstrate clinical skills and experience supporting children and young people. This role offers flexible working options and extensive professional development opportunities. Join a supportive team committed to enhancing mental health across communities.

Benefits

Opportunities for Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Support to register with BABCP or BPS

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people in educational environments.
• Ability to travel across multiple locations (vehicle access required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions in educational settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and collaborate with schools.
• Provide 1:1 therapeutic sessions and contribute to mental health initiatives.

Skills

Compassion

Clinical skill

Independent working

Education

Qualification as EMHP or CWP

Job description

Overview

At NELFT, we are the largest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England. Our services across Southend, Essex, and Thurrock support over 150 schools, delivering vital mental health care to children and young people aged 4 to 18. Our MHSTs offer evidence-based individual and group interventions within educational settings, helping children manage mild to moderate mental health challenges. We are committed to whole-school approaches that foster lasting, positive mental health outcomes across entire communities.

We are growing and inviting you to join our North-East MHST. We are seeking passionate, qualified practitioners to join our service. If you hold a qualification in one of the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
• Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions in primary, secondary, and higher education settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, care plans, and reviews.
• Use Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) and clinical tools to guide and improve practice.
• Collaborate with schools to map and plan service delivery tailored to their needs.
• Work alongside EMHPs/CWPs and Senior Mental Health Practitioners to support your development.
• Provide 1:1 therapeutic sessions, group interventions, and contribute to whole-school mental health initiatives.

What Were Looking For

• Qualified EMHP or CWP, confident working independently within your scope of practice, with experience supporting CYP in educational environments.
• Compassion, clinical skill, and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to travel across Colchester, Clacton, and Harwich (vehicle access required).

What We Offer

• A supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for Continual Professional Development (CPD).
• Support to register with BABCP or BPS during your probationary period.
• Flexible working options to support your wellbeing.
• Probationary period (internal applicants may be exempt in certain circumstances).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places high importance on welcoming and inducting new starters. All new starters join on the first Monday of each month and undergo a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation. Induction provides opportunities to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Base

This post requires the successful applicant to work flexibly between NELFT sites and educational settings. Some travel around the county is expected. The nominated base for North East Essex is 900 The Crescent, Colchester.

Ready to Apply

For full details about this role and what it’s like to work at North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), please refer to the attached job description and person specification. We encourage you to use these documents to guide your application.

Important Information Before You Apply

• Certificates of Sponsorship: NELFT is a registered sponsor organisation, but sponsorship is not available for all roles. Check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system before applying.
• Use of AI in Applications: Applications should be written by you. AI-generated applications may be rejected as part of our assessment process.
• Application Checklist: Ensure you have completed the EMHP or CWP training course, confirm your training university, and indicate the organization through which you are seeking professional accreditation. If you have not completed the EMHP/CWP course or cannot provide evidence, you may not be shortlisted.