Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner

ABL Health Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL Health Ltd. is offering a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) position in the Be U Swindon Mental Health Support Team.

The role, part of NHSE, HEE and DOH initiatives, provides training and service experience to support children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties. The post holder will work within Be U Swindon under supervision, attending university-based days and applying newly developed skills in service delivery, risk

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Undertake assessments, manage risk, and maintain records under supervision.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Be U Swindon Mental Health Support Team for a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). The employment-based training role within the forming part of NHSE, HEE and DOH initiative is to expand the mental health workforce offering support to children and young people at a stage of early intervention. The successful post-holder will work within Be U Swindon as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality; outcome-informed, focused, evidence based interventions for children and young people experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively from a values driven context within the wider service. The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within
the agreed curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills., The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working closely with families, schools, and professionals to support self-management and positive outcomes. The post holder will undertake assessments, manage risk, maintain accurate records, and participate in supervision and training to continually develop their skills. They will adhere to professional standards, safeguarding legislation, and data protection policies, while contributing to service development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant guidelines and best practices.
ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.