Trainee EMHP Supervisor - BANES

NHS; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Keynsham is seeking qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioners for a supervisory role. You will oversee EMHPs, manage referrals, and collaborate with schools to enhance mental health support for children. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a significant impact in the community. The role includes a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 annually.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

NHS Discount across a wide range of outlets

27 days annual leave increasing with service

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff accommodations

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in CBT informed therapeutic intervention.
• Professional mental health qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working in community mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise EMHPs and support their professional development.
• Manage a caseload of referrals and consultations.
• Collaborate closely with schools to implement mental health support.

Skills

Understanding of low intensity interventions

Experience with children/young people

Collaborative work with schools

Education

Professional mental health qualification

CBT informed therapeutic intervention qualification

Job description

We're inviting qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) who meet the criteria to apply for the supervisors course starting in January 2026 to join our growing team.

This is a great chance to be part of a progressive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) at a time of significant expansion. From January 2026, our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) will be extending its reach to support an additional 20 schools. Based in Keynsham, Bristol, we currently work with 77% of schools across the region--and we're committed to making a real difference in young people's lives.

Our MHST team is made up of skilled EMHPs and Child Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) delivering tailored one-to-one and group support. Beyond direct interventions, EMHPs collaborate closely with schools to embed a 'whole school approach' to mental health and wellbeing, driving positive outcomes for children and young people, their families, and school staff.

If you're passionate about shaping mental health support and working within a collaborative, supportive team, this opportunity is for you.

Main duties of the job

In your role within the B&NES MHST, you will be responsible for supervising EMHPs and aiding in their professional development. Supervision will encompass both Case Management Supervision and Clinical Skills Supervision, adhering to a low-intensity model.

Your responsibilities may include overseeing trainee EMHPs (Band 4) and/or qualified EMHPs/CWPs (Band 5). Additionally, you will be involved in triaging referrals and signposting. You will also manage a caseload, provide pre-referral consultations, support the delivery of the Whole School Approach, and foster strong working relationships with schools.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

The BaNES MHST is a small and supportive team, working in approximately 77% of schools in B&NES. The team comprises 12 EMHPs/CWPs, a Specialist SEN EMHP, three other Supervisors, a Deputy Manager, Clinical Psychologists, and a Clinical Manager. In your role, you will supervise EMHPs/CWPs, serve as a lead contact for our schools, undertake pre-referral consultations, and manage a caseload.

You will receive regular case management supervision, clinical skills supervision, and supervision of supervision. You will work closely with the Deputy Team Manager and Clinical Team Manager and be part of the BaNES MHST leadership team. As a continually evolving and developing service, you will be at the forefront of our service's development.

The B&NES MHST collaborates closely with the neighbouring MHST in Wiltshire. The post holder will be part of a cohort of 11 supervisors across both teams.

We are highly invested in our staff and will work with you to identify any learning and development needs, supporting and developing your passions and interests.

This role within CAMHS aims to develop the role of EMHPs in the B&NES MHST. It represents an opportunity for clinicians with knowledge and experience in using evidence-based low-intensity interventions to advance their careers and support the development of this new, exciting service for young people and their families.

You will develop and support EMHPs in providing guided self-help, low-intensity, brief, evidence-based CBT, and delivering groups and training. You will work closely with senior colleagues to screen and triage all referrals. The role will also involve identifying areas of need within the new teams, helping to develop the service, and creating quality improvement plans in collaboration with senior colleagues. You will hold a caseload in agreement with your supervisor and provide interventions to CYP in schools across the area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in CBT informed evidenced based therapeutic intervention for children/young people and their families
• A professional mental health qualification and registration e.g., RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT etc. OR Post graduate CBT or LI CBT qualification, e.g., CWP, EMHP or PWP

Experience

• Working within a community mental health setting.
• Working with children/young people presenting with a range of moderate mental health presentations.
• Working within an educational setting supporting mental health provision.

Knowledge

• An understanding of evidenced-based, low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties
• An understanding of mental health and wellbeing support within educational settings
• Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles including the use of evidence-based therapies and Routine Outcome Measures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum | pro-rata