Education Mental Health Trainee Practitioner

Harmonia Careers; Beverley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in England is looking for 4 Education Mental Health Practitioners in training. As part of a dynamic team, you will support children and young people with mental health needs while studying for a postgraduate diploma. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of child development and be prepared to start in early 2026. This position offers a combination of training and practical work experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of educational systems in England.
• Demonstrable experience of working within the service area or experience as an active carer.
• High standards in written communication.

Responsibilities

• Become part of a dedicated team delivering interventions for children and families.
• Access university for learning through face-to-face and online lectures.
• Hold a small caseload to deliver evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Effective inter-personal communication skills

Understanding of Child development and mental health

Ability to study at undergraduate level

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent level 6 qualification

Job description

Education Mental Health Trainee Practitioner

We are looking to recruit 4 Education Mental Health Practitioners in training to be part of a dynamic forward-thinking innovative team that works into schools and colleges.

The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is part of a national rollout and has delivered successful results in the East Riding since September 2022. The MHST is part of the Thrive approach to Children and Young peoples mental health framework endorsed through the Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Academy.

The MHST supports schools, colleges and the wider system through advice, support, consultation, whole schools approaches staff training and targeted interventions using CBT.

The successful candidates will embark on a one-year training course at an identified University to gain a post graduate diploma qualification. The role will be a combination of learning through an active caseload in service, university lectures, portfolio work and assignments.

Successful candidates must be prepared to step into post January and February 2026.

Main duties of the job:

• Become part of a dedicated team of qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners and Senior Practitioners from multi-disciplinary backgrounds.
• Access university for two days a week to undertake learning through face to face and online lectures and experiences.
• Hold a small caseload to deliver outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate emotional and mental health needs.

The training and service experience aims to equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, passionate innovative MHST.

On successful completion of the course post holders will move from a band 4 salary to a band 5.

About Us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire.

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Person Specification

Essential

• Knowledge of educational systems in England
• Knowledge of a range of Children's Universal/ Targeted interventions and support services and Specialist Mental Health Services
• A good understanding of Child development and Children's mental health to diploma level equivalent including mental health legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of the national development and the local implementation of the Mental Health Support Teams
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent level 6 qualification, or experience to demonstrate the ability to undertake academic study at post graduate level

Desirable

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues related to children and young people and the impact it can have on mental health

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Demonstrable experience of working within the identified service area/life experience of coping with Children's emotional health and mental wellbeing needs /or as an active carer

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to study successfully at the undergraduate level

Desirable

• Demonstrates good communication skills with young people

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.