Future EMHP: Education Mental Health Practitioner Training

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Excellent learning opportunities

Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a paid training opportunity to become an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), supporting children and young people through early intervention mental health services. You will work within MHSTs, delivering interventions under supervision and contributing to school-wide mental health initiatives.

The programme begins January 2027 across Berkshire locations and includes university study and practical training, with a clear path to eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree level with honours graded 2.2 or above.
• If no degree, ability to study at Level 6 with evidence of successful prior study.
• Experience of working with children/young people (CYP) is essential.
• Strong communication, IT and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of the English education system desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work within a cluster of schools and colleges.
• Deliver early mental health interventions under supervision.
• Support schools to promote emotional wellbeing.
• Work as part of an integrated mental health team.
• Complete academic and clinical training.

Skills

Experience with CYP

Strong communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Education

Honours degree 2.2+

Level 6 study evidence

Literacy Level 2

Numeracy Level 2

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a paid training opportunity to become an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), supporting children and young people through early intervention mental health services. You will work within MHSTs, delivering interventions under supervision and contributing to school-wide mental health initiatives.

The programme begins January 2027 across Berkshire locations and includes university study and practical training, with a clear path to eligibility