Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join the Piece of Mind Team (Darlington Mental Health Support Team).
EMHPs have a key role as members of the Piece of Mind Team (MHST), who have the responsibility for delivering schools' overarching approach to providing mental health and well-being support for children and young people.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit
Main duties of the job
EMHPs have the responsibility for delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.
To support and facilitate staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
26 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDC-033-26-B
Job locations
Mulberry Centre, Rowan Building
Darlington Memorial Hospital
Darlington
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. BSc Hons
2. Successful completion of a Health Education England commissioned 1 year Post Graduate Diploma (Educational Mental Health Practitioner).
Desirable
3. Evidence of CPD in child and adolescent mental health and/or education
Experience
Essential
4. Ability carrying out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children
5. Ability to conduct group parenting programmes
6. Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group
7. Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people
8. Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
9. Ability takes appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk
Desirable
10. In providing training with education staff in an education setting
Skills
Essential
11. Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal
12. Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
13. Work in line with the vision for the future of children's and young people's services
14. Sound value-based practice which empower individuals and promotes wellness and is recovery focused
15. Demonstrate personal qualities and skills which involves taking the lead in teaching and/or having presentation skills against various individuals and groups across the sectors
16. Commitment to ensure core skills and knowledge is updated on a yearly basis