Assistant‑Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner
We are recruiting Assistant EMHPs on a fixed‑term contract, with an opportunity to progress to the Trainee EMHP course (Feb 2027). We will support you through the University of Sheffield interview and, if successful, transition you into a permanent Trainee EMHP role within Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the MindMate Support Team (MHST) in Leeds. As a Band 4 Assistant EMHP, you will work with education settings, health professionals, and families to support young people (up to 18) with their mental health and wellbeing. Under close clinical supervision, you will not hold a caseload.
Responsibilities
* Support delivery of evidence‑based wellbeing interventions and resources.
* Promote mental health within schools and community.
* Support inclusive practice and co‑production with service users. Assist with assessments, including risk.
* Contribute to whole‑school approaches (groups, assemblies, training).
* Attend team meetings and stay updated on service changes.
* Follow safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Represent the team at events where appropriate.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave and NHS pension.
* AFC pay progression.
* NHS service continuity honoured.
Main duties and requirements
* Experience with children or young people.
* Not previously attended EMHP training.
* Passion for improving mental health outcomes.
Working under close clinical supervision and with no caseload responsibility, you will support the delivery of evidence‑based mental health and wellbeing interventions for children and young people (up to age 18), their families, and education staff. The role focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through a Whole School Approach, contributing to assessments and observations, and supporting inclusive, co‑produced practice across education settings.
You will work collaboratively with schools, health professionals and wider partners, while adhering to safeguarding, organisational policies and professional standards.
For questions about this role, please contact Clinical Team Manager Kellyroe Gale – Kellyrose.gale2@nhs.net.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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.
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