Responsibilities
* Work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver evidence‑informed interventions under supervision.
* Develop and practice evidence‑based skills to work directly with children, young people and families.
* Carry out holistic, child‑centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments.
* Support senior mental health leads in schools to introduce or develop whole‑school approaches.
* Deliver evidence‑based interventions in schools for mild to moderate mental health issues.
* Provide timely advice to school and college staff and liaise with external specialist services, enabling children to receive appropriate support and remain in education.
* Work under supervision as part of a dynamic integrated mental health team, demonstrating creativity, flexibility, adaptability and a passion for supporting children and young people in educational settings.
* Attend university twice a week and work towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) while completing placement at local schools.
Qualifications
* Minimum bachelor’s degree (2:1 or 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification.
* Enrolment onto the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) course.
* Self‑motivated learner with excellent time‑management, organisational and communication skills.
Key Skills
* Ability to learn and acquire new skills around low‑intensity, CBT‑informed 1:1 therapeutic assessments and interventions for children, young people and families.
* Assessing risk, recording and communicating risk appropriately and taking necessary actions.
* Developing strong relationships with teachers, parents, social workers and other mental health professionals.
* Adapting methodology to suit different stakeholders.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills to manage an allocated caseload.
* Resilience in dealing with potentially emotional or traumatic cases.
* Good written communication skills.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (total 33 days).
* Employer pension contribution (to be confirmed, variable each year).
* Salary: £29,540 per annum (full time) rising to £32,597–£35,412 once qualified.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Equity, inclusion and accessibility are very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with a disability, a veteran or a care leaver. Reasonable adjustments can be made to support applications.
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