Overview
Join our Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) and play a vital part in improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. As a Band 5 Educational Mental Health Practitioner or Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner you will deliver evidence‑based early interventions using a Low‑Intensity CBT approach, supporting children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs in schools and colleges. You will work closely with education staff to develop whole‑school approaches to mental health and ensure children can access the right help at the right time.
We currently have vacancies across Harborough, Loughborough, Charnwood, Leicester city, Oadby & Wigston, and Hinckley, offering opportunities to work directly within local communities. You will receive robust clinical supervision, be part of an inclusive multidisciplinary team, and benefit from strong professional development opportunities within a service guided by the THRIVE framework.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver evidence‑based early interventions for children, young people and families.
* Assess need, manage risk and maintain high‑quality clinical records.
* Work effectively within busy educational settings and build positive relationships with school staff, external agencies and families.
* Travel between education settings across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Qualifications
* Qualified and registered EMHP or CWP, with a completed CYP‑IAPT accredited programme.
* Valid registration with the appropriate psychological professional body (BPS/BABCP) or awaiting registration after successful course completion.
Experience and Skills
* Experience delivering evidence‑based interventions for children and young people.
* Strong communication skills, resilience and a commitment to safeguarding.
* Confidence to work within busy education settings and adapt to changing priorities.
* Organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied caseload.
Additional Requirements
* A full UK driving licence and access to a car during work is required.
* Employment for candidates without professional registration will be on a fixed‑term (3 month) contract at the trainee Band (Band 4) while registration is sought.
About us
The Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. With over 100 settings, our 6,500 staff serve more than 1 million people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We actively promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, especially under‑represented groups.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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