MHST Senior Supervisor/Senior Therapist

NHS; Rainham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Rainham is looking for a Senior Clinical Supervisor to lead the Mental Health Support Team. Responsibilities include supervising practitioners, managing caseloads, and developing mental health initiatives in educational settings across Havering and Waltham Forest. The ideal candidate will have experience in children's mental health and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Qualified health professional with relevant registration.
• Experience in mental health services for children and young people.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Mental Health Support Team.
• Build relationships with schools and local partners.
• Provide training and consultation to educational staff.
• Manage a small caseload of children and young people.

Skills

Professional registration

Experience with Children and Young People

Experience in educational settings

Education

Postgraduate CYP-IAPT supervisors course

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Band 7 Senior Clinical Supervisor to lead our newest Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Havering, launching in January 2026. Locally known as the Havering Emotional Support Team (HEST). The service began in 2022 and has expanded over time. This is an opportunity to shape and develop a new team at the forefront of children and young people\'s mental health and wellbeing.

Our MHSTs work in partnership with schools, colleges, and community services to provide early access to evidence-based support. We are a motivated, multicultural team focused on innovation, quality improvement, and research, with recent collaborations including projects with Edge Hill University.

As Senior Clinical Supervisor, you will provide leadership, supervision, and clinical expertise to ensure high-quality care for children, young people, and their families. You will build strong relationships with schools and local partners to embed a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing across Havering and Waltham Forest.

The MHST Senior Supervisor/Senior Therapist will be responsible for the caseload management and supervision of the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs). The post holder will also contribute to developing MHSTs and facilitate wider service transformation.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include:

• Building strong working relationships with schools, families, and multi-agency partners.
• Supervising CBT-informed interventions delivered in group and individual formats.
• Delivering and supervising whole-school mental health initiatives.
• Providing education staff with consultation and training to build capacity in supporting children and young people.
• Using outcome measures to inform supervision and evidence impact.
• Supporting service development through quality improvement and innovation.
• Collaborating with senior colleagues to shape the growth of MHSTs in Havering and Waltham Forest.

The postholder will supervise EMHPs, providing brief, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in schools. Supervision from the postholder will equip EMHPs with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value-driven service.

Under the direction of the Clinical Lead, the postholder will liaise directly with schools, develop and co-produce materials for delivery in schools, and support the development and embedding of MHSTs in schools. Additionally, the postholder will have a small caseload and be actively involved in delivering universal and targeted group interventions in schools.

About us

Our Values 2025 - 2030

We have co-produced three values to embed within our culture at NELFT:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Starting with NELFT, new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undergo an induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation. Induction is held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 and maximum £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Job responsibilities

Teaching, Training and Supervision

The successful candidate will attend relevant courses (CYP-MH Supervision) to fulfil training requirements if not already completed.

Qualifications

Supervision: Children and Young People\'s Mental Health and Wellbeing Services PG Cert | Prospective Students Graduate - UCL University College London

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information. We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria. Apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit applications.

Additional information

Certificates of Sponsorship: We are a registered sponsor organisation but cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. Check eligibility under UKVI. High Cost Area Supplement is not included when calculating sponsorship salary for fairness.

Use of AI: Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during recruitment.

Person Specification

• Professional registration
• Postgraduate CYP-IAPT supervisors course
• Experience of working with Children and Young People
• Experience of working closely with education settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A DBS disclosure will be sought.

Address

CEME Centre - Various sites across Havering and Waltham Forest

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (plus HCAS) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

395-PP119-25

Job locations

CEME Centre - Various sites across Havering and Waltham Forest