Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (Hybrid Training)

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Defined benefit pension (17.9%)

Smart Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and member benefits

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is recruiting five Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners to join its MHST. The role combines employment with intensive academic study, delivering low-intensity CBT to children and young people while working with schools to promote wellbeing.

Training is through the University of Derby, starting December 2026, with the Diploma courses and supervision provided. Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience in assessments, interventions and group work,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and/or families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to training and university sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based guided self-help interventions using Low Intensity CBT approaches.
• Undertake assessments with children, young people and families under clinical supervision.
• Support children, young people and parents through structured interventions.
• Deliver psychoeducation, workshops and therapeutic groups within schools.
• Promote positive mental health through consultation and whole-school approaches.
• Work closely with school staff and partner agencies.
• Receive regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Study towards the Graduate Diploma (Level 6) or Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Education Mental Health Practice at the University of Derby.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Level 5 qualification (minimum)

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above) or overseas equivalent

Job description

Nottingham City Council is recruiting five Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners to join its MHST. The role combines employment with intensive academic study, delivering low-intensity CBT to children and young people while working with schools to promote wellbeing.

Training is through the University of Derby, starting December 2026, with the Diploma courses and supervision provided. Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience in assessments, interventions and group work,