Qualified EMHP or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

jobs24.co.uk; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to join a dedicated Mental Health Support Team in Fenland. This role is centered on delivering evidence-based early interventions for children and young people facing mild to moderate mental health challenges. Working across educational settings and healthcare sectors, you will play a vital role in promoting positive mental well-being. The position encourages innovation and creativity, allowing you to develop impactful strategies while collaborating with educators and families. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, this role offers a supportive environment for your professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Qualified EMHP or CWP required for delivering mental health interventions.
• Experience in educational settings and working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver evidence-based interventions for mental health difficulties.
• Collaborate with school staff to support a whole school approach.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Autonomous practice

Collaboration with educators

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

Job description

Driven by our Trust values: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect; the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our cultural diversity, long term conditions and disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ staff networks are a key part of this commitment, creating positive change and helping build an inclusive culture across the Trust. Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed - our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. Options for flexible working are considered for all roles within CCS, including job share opportunities, compressed hours, annualised hours, tailored working patterns and more. If you are interested in flexible working, please talk to the recruiting manager for this vacancy.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to join a well-established Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Fenland.

Please only proceed to application if you are a qualified EMHP or CWP.

The Education Mental Health Practitioner role is an opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors. Mental Health Support Teams work in collaboration with education settings to provide early intervention to children, young people and their families/carers for mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The MHST also works with school staff to support a 'whole school approach' to mental health and positive well-being. With an office in Wisbech, Fenland, the MHST supports all schools and colleges in Wisbech, Whittlesea, Chatteris, and March. The role requires the applicant to travel around the area to their allocated schools. You will be working in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working, and supporting children and young people (CYP) are actively encouraged. The approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and a passion for working with CYP in education settings.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in education and healthcare settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their job description. The post holder will carry out assessments, develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people, parents, and carers. The interventions address mild to moderate mental health difficulties (anxiety, worries and fears, behaviour, low mood). The post holder will also be responsible for working in collaboration with school staff to support a 'whole school approach' to mental health and positive well-being. The post holder will receive regular supervision to support them in their work.

Responsibilities

1. Assess and deliver outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
2. Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families, and educators.
3. Operate from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
4. Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols.
5. Maintain clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols.
6. Participate in clinical and management supervision as per Trust policy.
7. Keep up to date with your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.