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.
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 can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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 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, putting into practice your learning, alongside completing assignments. The training posts are funded at Band 4 and will rise to a Band 5 position on qualifying.
The role will be to deliver Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing within a number of education provisions across our local area. You will be expected to hold a caseload and deliver short‑term evidence‑based interventions to children, families and young people. You will also be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the "whole school approach" within the education provisions, including delivering sessions to classes and teachers, liaising with schools, families, local authorities and other organisations to ensure a timely response to local need.
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic staff who are passionate about children’s mental health.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to be the best version of themselves.
What working for us will provide:
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Excellent NHS pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family‑friendly hours
* Free training and one‑to‑one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
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