Overview
Education Mental Health Professional - Qualified role at Nottingham City Council. Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, hybrid working. Salary: £32,597 - £35,412 per annum (pro rata for part-time). Location: various education provisions across Nottingham City; office base: Southglade Access Centre, Southglade, Nottingham, NG5 5GU.
Role Details
Two positions available within the Mental Health Support Team (MHST):
* Role 1: Located within the core MHST Team, offering low intensity mental health interventions for children and young people.
* Role 2: Located within the MHST Improving Attendance Team (MIAT).
Please specify on application which role(s) you prefer. This is a qualified position. Applicants must have completed an HEE commissioned 1-year Education Mental Health Practitioner post-graduate diploma and/or Successful completion of Certificate in Children’s Wellbeing Practice (CWP), with post-qualification experience as a CWP and experience of working in schools. PWP requirements also apply as listed below.
What MHST Do
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) provide early intervention and preventative services for children and young people and their families, including support for anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties, and delivery of workshops in educational settings on wellbeing topics. MHST operates in over 70 educational settings with expansion planned to around 100 sites in the city over the next 18 months.
Responsibilities
* Deliver low intensity mental health interventions and group sessions for children and young people.
* Provide consultation to schools on mental health and wellbeing.
* Deliver training and workshops for schools and parents.
* Support students, families and school staff with emotional and behavioural needs.
About You / Qualifications
* Strong understanding of working with children and young people with social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
* Knowledge of the English educational system and child development or wellbeing through academic study.
* HEE-commissioned 1-year Education Mental Health Practitioner post-graduate diploma and/or Certificate in Children’s Wellbeing Practice (CWP) with post-qualification school experience.
* Experience with mild to moderate mental health issues in educational/health settings.
* Experience delivering therapeutic interventions (e.g., guided self-help, CBT, parent work).
* Ability to assess and meet communication needs for psycho-education with schools, parents, staff and students.
* DBS enhanced check required for this post.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working; flexible arrangements discussed at selection.
* Competitive pay and leave entitlement; generous pension scheme.
* Employee benefits including health and wellbeing support, and discounts at local services.
Application & Contact
Closing Date: 16 October 2025. Interviews will be held TBC. For informal enquiries contact Nottingham City Council representatives (addresses available in the original posting).
Additional Information
Nottingham City Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We support flexible working where possible and encourage you to discuss this during the selection process.
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