Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Colchester is seeking a qualified EMHP or CWP to deliver mental health interventions in educational settings. The role involves conducting assessments, collaborating with schools, and providing support. Flexibility and experience in working with children are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional development and requires some travel across local areas.

Benefits

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Opportunities for Continual Professional Development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Qualified EMHP or CWP with experience in supporting children and young people.
• Ability to work independently and travel across specified areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions in education settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and care plans.
• Collaborate with schools for tailored service delivery.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical skills

Collaborative spirit

Experience in educational environments

Education

Qualified EMHP or CWP

Job description

Overview

At NELFT, we’re proud to be the largest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England. Our services across Southend, Essex, and Thurrock currently 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’re deeply committed to whole-school approaches that foster lasting, positive mental health outcomes across entire communities. We’re Growing — And We Want You on Our Team. Our North-East MHST is looking for passionate, qualified practitioners to join our service. If you hold a qualification in one of the following, we’d love to hear from you: EMHP or CWP.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering evidence-based interventions in primary, secondary, and higher education settings
• Conducting comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, care plans, and reviews
• Using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) and clinical tools to guide and improve practice
• Collaborating with schools to map and plan service delivery tailored to their needs
• Working alongside EMHPs/CWPs and Senior Mental Health Practitioners to support your development

What We’re Looking For

• You’ll be a qualified EMHP or CWP, confident in working independently within your scope of practice, and experienced in supporting CYP in educational environments.
• You’ll bring compassion, clinical skill, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do.
• You must be able 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

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Base

This post requires the successful applicant to work agilely between NELFT sites and educational settings. For the applicant to have the ability to work independently is an important factor. Some travel around the county is also expected. The nominated base for North East Essex is 900 The Crescent, Colchester.

Important Information Before You Apply

Certificates of Sponsorship: While NELFT is a registered sponsor organisation, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system before applying.

Use of AI in Applications: Your application should be written by you. While it’s okay to seek support (especially for declared disabilities), applications generated by AI tools may be rejected, as this document is a key part of our assessment process.

Application Checklist

1. Have you completed the EMHP or CWP training course?
2. Please confirm the university where you completed your training.
3. Let us know which organisation you are seeking professional accreditation through.

If you have not completed the EMHP/CWP course or cannot provide evidence of this, unfortunately, you will not be shortlisted.

This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025