Education Mental Health Practitioner - Youth Wellbeing Lead

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services organization in Bolton seeks an Education Mental Health Practitioner to deliver evidence-based interventions to children aged 5 to 18. You will support school staff with mental health recognition, providing timely advice and collaborating with various services. The role offers superb benefits, including enhanced pay for evenings and weekends, extensive annual leave, and professional development opportunities. Join a passionate team working to improve mental health support in education settings.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be confident in recognizing and responding to mental health difficulties in children and young people.
• Experience working with school staff and mental health services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health interventions in schools and colleges.
• Support senior mental health leads in educational settings.
• Provide timely advice to school staff and liaise with external services.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Support in educational settings

Liaising with specialists

Education

Relevant degree in mental health or education

Job description

A mental health services organization in Bolton seeks an Education Mental Health Practitioner to deliver evidence-based interventions to children aged 5 to 18. You will support school staff with mental health recognition, providing timely advice and collaborating with various services. The role offers superb benefits, including enhanced pay for evenings and weekends, extensive annual leave, and professional development opportunities. Join a passionate team working to improve mental health support in education settings.