Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner

Pennine Care; Ashton-in-Makerfield; Ibrido; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for an NHS AfC Band 6 post, based in Greater Manchester, to join MHSTs delivering mental health and wellbeing support in schools for children and young people.

You will assess needs, plan care, deliver evidence-based interventions and collaborate with schools to improve mental health outcomes while developing the service and partnerships.

Competenze

• Postgraduate qualifications in CYP mental health interventions.
• Experience of case management of young people in mental health.
• Experience of multi-agency working and educational settings.

Mansioni

• Assess needs of children and plan care using interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Support schools to develop understanding and improve wellbeing.

Conoscenze

Mental health assessments

Therapeutic interventions

Teamwork

Caseload management

Independent working

Formazione

Postgraduate CYP Wellbeing Practice or EMHP

Supervisory skills postgraduate certificate

Experience supervising others

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 311-HYM853-26-A

Site Trust Head Quarters Town Ashton Under Lyne Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 08:00

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

#JoinUsBeYou and make a difference to a young person's life.

We are looking forenthusiastic dynamic motivated individuals who are passionate aboutmaking a difference to young people’s lives.

Pennine Care within Greater Manchester have successfully received funding to developMental Health Support Teams (MHST’S) to work in a number ofschools and education settings across the boroughs, Oldham, Stockport, HMR.

Successful candidates will be employed on a full-time basis based within Pennine Care Mental health support teams, and will play a key role as members of the Mental Health Support Team, who will have the responsibility for delivering schools' overarching approach to providing mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people.

This service will help to reduce disadvantage by intervening early. As part of a new team you will be empowered to shape and build the service. You will help build and sustain working relationships, both with your colleagues and the wider network.

Above all we have a desire to develop a service where we can nurture and support staff to have a long term career in child mental health.

Main duties of the job

You will be an integral part of the MHST Team. They will be responsible for assessing the needs of the children, planning care , providing interventions as well as evaluating the care using evidence based interventions.

You will use your clinical skills to listen to the needs of the child and family to provide meaningful evidence based interventions, that can demonstrate clinical change.

You will support staff in schools and colleges to help the whole system develop an understanding of how to work together to improve health and mental wellbeing

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person specification

Education/qualification

• Postgraduate qualification in CYP Psychological Wellbeing Practice or EMHP Postgraduate qualification
• Completion of the post graduate certificate in supervisory skills or eligible to be able to complete the course at time of applying for the role
• • Experience of clinically supervising others

Experience

• • Professional involvement with the users of mental health services
• • Experience of case management of young people
• • Experience of multi- agency working
• • Experience of working with neuro developmental disorders
• • Significant post qualification experience in mental health services to post graduate diploma level
• • Experience of working with children and young people with mild to moderate mental health conditions particularly related to anxiety, low mood and behaviour
• • Have a good working knowledge of evidence based interventions for Children and Young
• • Good understanding of CYP IAPT principles
• • Experience of delivering groups to CYP
• • Experience of managing within a variety of Children and Young People community settings
• • Experience of providing mentorship/ supervision.
• • Experience of working in a community environment
• • Experience of working in an educational environment
• • Experience of working within a CYP IAPT compliant service

Knowledge

• • Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
• • Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people
• • Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
• • Knowledge of psychotherapeutic interventions

Skills

• • Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
• • Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions with this client group
• • Ability to work well with a team
• • Ability to manage a caseload effectively
• • Ability to work independently

Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Get ahead on Flex’ pledge initiative to support the right to request flexible working for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, as a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full‑time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace” To support a positive experience for all colleagues we are committed to considering all requests for flexible working, in line with service needs.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Faye Kirk Job title Operational Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07912453882

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
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