Overview
Job summary. Would you like to be involved in developing an innovative CBT service delivering support directly to the school environment?
In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, it is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England.
We are looking for confident CAMHS professionals with experience delivering CBT based interventions who are keen to develop their skills in providing evidence based interventions to children, young people and parents both within schools and in CAMHS clinic setting. You will have a demonstrable track record of providing collaborative and supportive interventions with children, young people and parents/carers. You will have professional registration within your chosen profession, for example CWP or EMHP, with practical experience post-qualification. The community served is multi-ethnic and culturally diverse and we welcome applicants who are skilled at working with the richness and complexity of this multicultural context.
Main duties
We offer an exciting and dynamic environment where your ideas for service development and your career development will be valued. You will be supported directly by senior colleagues.
In addition to the applicants CYP mental health expertise the post holder will be expected to contribute to CPD of the trainee education mental health practitioners (EMHPs), supervision of junior staff, contribution to community development and attendance at education forums such as SENCO and DSL forums. The post holder will require a high degree of professional autonomy and self-management and will be required to account for their professional practice through appraisal and audit.
There is also the expectation of attending the supervisors course based at the university of Reading unless already attained
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 363-SSLB7450013
Job locations: Luton, Charter House Alma Street, Luton LU1 2PJ
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description which will include focus areas: Clinical skills, Service development, Training, governance and performance.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification / Training
* CAMHS Specialist/ Senior CWP or EMHP/ CYP IAPT recruit to train candidates Qualification in CWP/EMHP or equivalent field
* Appropriate level of qualification for your profession e.g. PG Diploma, BSc, Masters
* Registration with your appropriate body where applicable (e.g. BACP, BPS, etc.)
Experience
* Experience delivering CBT based low intensity, short term interventions for low mood and anxiety
* Experience in working with children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and behavioural needs
* Previous experience of working in CAMHS, education or community organisation with a focus on social emotional and mental health needs
* Experience of working with families, schools and other partner organisations to support young people who may be displaying behaviours that challenge
* Experience of delivering evidence based Parent groups and psychoeducation groups
* Experience of risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
* Experience of supervising junior staff members
* Experience of working with a wide range of social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs
* Experience of working with children, young people and families in emotional crisis
* Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary context
* Experience, skills and flexibility to contribute to and facilitate effective working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
* Experience of care planning
* Experience of working in a culturally diverse Inner city area including working with interpreters and awareness of the impact of race and ethnicity on a CYP experience
* Experience of working in a specialist or alternative school or education setting
* Experience of supporting schools to develop a whole school approach to resilience or through trauma informed practices
* Experience in participation and co-production
Knowledge and Skills
* Evidence of early intervention skills and knowledge in children, young people and family mental health
* Ability to deliver evidence based intervention for CYP, parents/carers
* Experience of delivering group interventions and psychoeducation in person and virtually
* Able to manage own time and Caseload
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Presentation/teaching skills
* Experience of therapy modalities suited to children, young people and their families
* A working knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
Other
* Commitment to equal opportunities Self-motivated, assertive and flexible.
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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