MHST Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (Developmental role)

NHS; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Band 5 EMHP in Croydon, supporting children and young people with mental health needs. This full-time role includes supervision tasks and the provision of evidence-based interventions in educational settings. With opportunities for professional development, you will be part of a progressive service focused on mental health.

Qualifications

• Two years post qualification experience in CYP mental health services by January 2026.
• Experience with mild to moderate mental health problems using CBT.
• Knowledge of relevant mental health laws and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload for children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Deliver school activities as part of a whole school approach to mental health.
• Provide consultation and signposting to education settings.

Skills

Ability to work flexibly

Consultation skills

Knowledge of mental health disorders

Education

CYP - IAPT Post-Graduate Diploma or Certificate (EMHP)

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified EMHPs with two years of post-qualification experience to join the team as a Band 5 EMHP and receive training and development incentives. In January 2026, you will have the opportunity to progress to Band 6 and enrol in the KCL CYP MH Low Intensity Advanced Practice PGDip Course (for Senior Wellbeing Practitioners), which starts on 19 January 2026.

EMHP candidates must be fully registered or awaiting accreditation with the relevant professional body (e.g., BABCP or BPS) and have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience as of January 2026.

Applicants must apply simultaneously with KCL for this training course and be accepted.

The university portals are open until November 24, 2025. If a candidate has not applied to the university before the portal closing date, they will be ineligible for the course.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of the Croydon MHST team to manage a defined caseload with a focus on providing focused assessment and evidence-based intervention for children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers.
• Plan and deliver whole school activities, as part of a school's whole school/college approach to mental health and wellbeing.
• Provide consultation and guided signposting to education settings. Be expected to provide Case Management and Clinical Skills Supervision to qualified and/or trainee EMHPs within the service.
• Be able to work flexibly across a range of education providers. Promote the participation of children, young people, families, carers and the wider school community.
• Promote equity, diversity and inclusion within their own role, the MHST and school communities, contributing to enabling other staff, children, young people, families, carers and the wider school community from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

About us

Croydon MSHT is a growing service designed to help meet the mental health needs of children and young people (CYP) in education settings. As an early intervention service, the MHST delivers school interventions for those with mild to moderate mental health issues and supports schools in developing their Whole-School Approach to mental health and wellbeing. The team will also help CYP with more severe needs access the right support, working with schools to provide a link to specialist NHS services.

Our MHST supports 16 schools in Croydon. The successful candidate will be employed by Croydon CAMHS where the MHST deliver emotional wellbeing interventions using Guided Self-Help strategies.

By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum Incl. of Outer HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-7241056

Job locations

Croydon CAMHS Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR0 1QG

Job description Job responsibilities

Working with schools to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people, including planning and delivering activities as part of a whole school/college approach, providing assessment and intervention using evidence-based approaches and providing guided signposting and liaison with other services. Providing supervision to qualified and or trainee EMHPsA detailed job description including a detailed description of the training is attached.

Job description Job responsibilities

Working with schools to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people, including planning and delivering activities as part of a whole school/college approach, providing assessment and intervention using evidence-based approaches and providing guided signposting and liaison with other services. Providing supervision to qualified and or trainee EMHPsA detailed job description including a detailed description of the training is attached.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• CYP - IAPT Post-Graduate Diploma or Certificate (EMHP) with two years post qualification experience within the CYP-IAPT model by January 2026

Desirable

• vidence of CPD relevant to working with CYP in schools or community settings
• Formal training in parenting interventions i.e. Incredible Years

Experience Essential

• Experience and ability to function as a practitioner in CYP mental health services.
• Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with CYP's with mild to moderate mental health problems and their families using CBT or CBT informed GSH.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.
• Evidence of good practice in CAMHS assessment facilitation, including assessing: risk behaviour, impact of the lived experience, systemic functioning and managing difference in the clinical space.
• Evidence of providing culturally adapted interventions.

Desirable

• Working with families in a diverse environment
• Experience in working as part of an MDT
• Experience of undertaking qualitative and quantitative research methodology

Knowledge / Skills /abilities Essential

• Mental Health disorders in children and young people
• The Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, 2007, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Information governance including rules around GDPR as it relates to clinical confidentiality, information sharing and academia
• Ability to work to short deadlines, take on new concepts and be innovative.

Desirable

• Evidence of organisational skills to deliver targets and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work flexibly within a changing environment
• Skills in teaching and supporting trainees

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• CYP - IAPT Post-Graduate Diploma or Certificate (EMHP) with two years post qualification experience within the CYP-IAPT model by January 2026

Desirable

• vidence of CPD relevant to working with CYP in schools or community settings
• Formal training in parenting interventions i.e. Incredible Years

Experience Essential

• Experience and ability to function as a practitioner in CYP mental health services.
• Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with CYP's with mild to moderate mental health problems and their families using CBT or CBT informed GSH.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.
• Evidence of good practice in CAMHS assessment facilitation, including assessing: risk behaviour, impact of the lived experience, systemic functioning and managing difference in the clinical space.
• Evidence of providing culturally adapted interventions.

Desirable

• Working with families in a diverse environment
• Experience in working as part of an MDT
• Experience of undertaking qualitative and quantitative research methodology

Knowledge / Skills /abilities Essential

• Mental Health disorders in children and young people
• The Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, 2007, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Information governance including rules around GDPR as it relates to clinical confidentiality, information sharing and academia
• Ability to work to short deadlines, take on new concepts and be innovative.

Desirable

• Evidence of organisational skills to deliver targets and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work flexibly within a changing environment
• Skills in teaching and supporting trainees

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon CAMHS Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR0 1QG

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon CAMHS Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR0 1QG

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)