Education Mental Health Practitioner Trainee

ESPO Trading Limited; East Midlands; Hybride; GBP 30 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nottingham City Council is recruiting five Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners to join a supportive Mental Health Support Teams service. The role combines employment with intensive academic study, delivering Low Intensity CBT to children and young people and working with schools to promote wellbeing.

Successful applicants will commence in December 2026, studying for a Graduate Diploma (Level 6) or Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) at the University of Derby.

Qualifications

• Ability to study successfully at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Qualifications or academic credit at a minimum of Level 5, equivalent to a Higher National Diploma or the second year of a standard undergraduate degree, for entry onto the Graduate Diploma (Level 6).
• For entry onto the Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7), a bachelor’s degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant subject, or an overseas qualification of equivalent standard.
• A minimum of one year’s experience working with children and young people.
• Understanding of UK educational systems and mental health issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to form positive helping relationships.

Responsabilités

• Deliver evidence‑based guided self‑help interventions using Low Intensity CBT approaches.
• Undertake assessments with children, young people and families under clinical supervision.
• Support children, young people and parents through structured interventions.
• Deliver psychoeducation, workshops and therapeutic groups within schools.
• Promote positive mental health through consultation and whole‑school approaches.
• Work closely with school staff and partner agencies.
• Receive regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Study towards the Graduate Diploma (Level 6) or Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Education Mental Health Practice at the University of Derby.

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Formation

Level 5 qualification (Higher National Diploma or equivalent)

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above) for Postgraduate Diploma entry

Description du poste

Nottingham City Council is recruiting five Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners to join a supportive Mental Health Support Teams service. The role combines employment with intensive academic study, delivering Low Intensity CBT to children and young people and working with schools to promote wellbeing.

Successful applicants will commence in December 2026, studying for a Graduate Diploma (Level 6) or Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) at the University of Derby.