Education Mental Health Practitioner(EMHP)/Wellbeing Practitioner(CWP)

NHS; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Education Mental Health Practitioner to support schools in delivering mental health interventions for children. The role involves assessing children’s mental health, providing therapeutic sessions, and working closely with educational staff and families. Strong qualifications in relevant mental health training are essential. The position offers full-time hours in Rugeley with various benefits including career development and flexibility.

Benefits

Career development and progression support

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Flexible working options

Up to 27 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support and resources

Qualifications

• Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma after CYP IAPT training.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver evidence-based interventions in educational settings.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, and educators to develop intervention plans.
• Conduct accurate risk assessments and manage risk in accordance with local procedures.

Skills

Therapeutic mental health interventions with children and families

Mental health assessments of children and young people

Conducting group parenting programmes

Raising mental health awareness within educational staff

Education

HEE commissioned 1-year Education Mental Health Practitioner course

CYP Wellbeing Practitioner Training

Job description

Overview

Job summary: An exciting position within the Cannock Mental Health Support Team. We are looking for an experienced & enthusiastic Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner. You will build on the work within allocated schools with a varied role including group work, assemblies, assessment and interventions, and supporting schools to develop whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing.

You will be skilled in conducting mental health assessments of children and young people (CYP) presenting with common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and low mood, including risk assessments and identifying the right level of support.

There is scope for creativity and opportunities to work with CYP and parents/carers to drive the whole school approach agenda. You will be part of an established CAMHS team, operating as a joint initiative between health and education, across the Staffordshire locality and other MHSTs in South Staffordshire. You will deliver parent, staff wellbeing, 1:1 and group work sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working in collaboration with the education function of the setting.
• Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, families and educators to develop intervention plans and outcomes.
• Support and empower children, young people, parents/carers and families and educators to make informed choices about interventions offered.
• Operate from an inclusive values base that recognises and respects diversity.
• Accept referrals within educational settings according to local and national protocols.
• Undertake and record accurate risk assessments and manage risk in line with local procedures, including safeguarding protocols and Local Safeguarding Board guidance.
• Adhere to regulations, processes and procedures within the educational service (HR policies, training, referral protocols, emergency procedures) and signpost referrals for more complex needs to appropriate services.

About us and Benefits

• Career development and progression support
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working options
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service to 33) with option to purchase additional leave
• Extensive health and wellbeing support and resources
• Reimbursement for time travelling between patients when working in community teams
• Lease car (if more than 500 business miles per annum) with maintenance and insurance
• Salary sacrifice car and salary sacrifice bikes options
• Free car parking at trust sites
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Citizens Advice support with hardship fund up to £250 (if criteria met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation with staff networks to help you connect with others.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Details

• Date posted: 05 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 301-VA-25-7445102
• Job locations: Anglesey House, Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley, WS15 1UL

Job responsibilities and qualifications

For this role you must be a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner and have obtained the relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma following CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT).

For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1-year Education Mental Health Practitioner course.
• CYP Wellbeing Practitioner Training

Desirable

• Further relevant degree qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Youth Mental Health First Aid trained

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
• Experience of working with a wide range of agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience of working with children and young people with social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
• Experience of working with anxiety disorders.
• Experience of working with mood disorders.
• Experience of delivering specific therapeutic interventions (e.g. CBT, solution-focused brief therapy).

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families in healthcare and/or education settings.
• Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children’s emotional wellbeing.
• Experience navigating complex social systems and conflicting priorities/agendas.
• Experience working with looked after children and other vulnerable groups.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and families.
• Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.
• Ability to raise mental health awareness within educational staff groups.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the operation of specialist CAMHS teams.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to manage a sensitive, potentially distressing caseload.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to travel to meet post requirements.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Other statements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure submission to the DBS.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Anglesey House, Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley, WS15 1UL

Employer website: mpft.nhs.uk