Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking an Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver impactful support in educational settings across Colchester. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in providing CBT-informed interventions to children and young people. This role offers a friendly and inclusive work culture with flexible working options to enhance your work-life balance. Join a dedicated team focused on improving mental health outcomes within the community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified EMHP or CWP who can work independently within the scope of practice.
• Experience supporting children and young people in educational settings.
• Compassion, clinical skill and a collaborative spirit are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions across primary, secondary and higher education settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and care plans.
• Collaborate with schools to map and plan service delivery tailored to their needs.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience delivering CBT-informed interventions

Education

Completion of PGDip in Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description

Education Mental Health Practitioner / Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Closing date: 29 December 2025

Location: North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT)

Job Summary

At NELFT, we are the largest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England, supporting over 150 schools across Southend, Essex and Thurrock. We provide evidence‑based individual and group interventions to children and young people aged 4–18, and are committed to whole‑school approaches that foster lasting, positive mental health outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• Work in close partnership with schools to help children and young people aged 4–18 manage mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Provide 1:1 therapeutic sessions, group interventions and whole‑school mental health initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver evidence‑based interventions across 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 fellow EMHPs/CWPs and senior mental health practitioners for professional development.

What We're Looking For

Qualified EMHP or CWP who can work independently within the scope of practice and has experience supporting children and young people in educational settings. Compassion, clinical skill and a collaborative spirit are essential.

Qualifications: Completion of the Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner PGDip is required. Experience delivering CBT‑informed therapeutic interventions to children, young people or families, including trainees, is essential.

BABCP or BPS Wellbeing Practitioner registration is desirable. Applicants must have applied for Wellbeing Practitioner registration with either organisation.

Vehicle access required to travel across Colchester, Clacton and Harwich.

Benefits

• Early intervention & prevention at the heart of everything we do.
• Friendly, inclusive culture where your voice matters.
• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities to grow and thrive.
• A supportive environment where we lift each other up and work together to improve mental health in our community.

Values

We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These values help us provide the best care by the best people.

Experience

• Experience delivering CBT‑informed therapeutic interventions to children, young people or families, including as a trainee.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Travel

• Must be able to travel efficiently throughout the area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check pursuant to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker visa will be considered. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. More information can be found on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address:

• 900 The Crescent
• Highwoods
• Colchester
• CO4 9YQ

Employer website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/

Employment Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Job share
• Flexible working