Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner to support children's mental health in educational settings. The role involves delivering interventions, working closely with schools, and completing a year-long training course. Enthusiasm and a commitment to mental well-being are essential. This position offers competitive pay rising to Band 5 upon qualification.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for children's mental health.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
• Commitment to applying learning in practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Low Intensity CBT interventions.
• Hold a caseload and deliver interventions.
• Assist in delivering the whole school approach.
• Liaise with schools and families.

Education

Year-long course at Exeter University

Job description

Overview

Dorset Mental Health Support Teams in Schools are seeking practitioners wishing to undertake the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner training for our team in Blandford and the surrounding area.

The Mental Health Support Teams work with children, young people and their families with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in a variety of education settings. We work across all ages from 4-18, and have established good links with our partner schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing within a number of education provisions across the local area.
• Hold a caseload and deliver short-term evidence-based interventions to children, families and young people.
• Assist in delivering the "whole school approach" within education provisions, including delivering sessions to classes and teachers.
• Liaise with schools, families, local authorities and other organisations to ensure a timely response to local needs.

Training and Employment Details

As a trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner, you will be expected to undertake a year-long course at Exeter University. This is likely to be a hybrid of both face-to-face and online teaching with a 3-month teaching block in Exeter or Bristol starting in Jan 2025. After 3 months, you will begin working within the teams a few days a week, applying learning while completing assignments. The training posts are funded at Band 4 and will rise to a Band 5 position on qualifying.

Requirements and Conditions

• Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
• Applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply.

Context and Environment

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic staff who are passionate about children’s mental health. Working with Dorset HealthCare means you’ll be part of a strong team dedicated to building a high-quality, inclusive workplace and delivering excellent care.

Additional Information

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work. Through this partnership we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please contact [e-mail]

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025