Overview
Dorset Mental Health Support Teams in Schools are seeking practitioners wishing to undertake the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner training for our team in Blandford and the surrounding area.
The Mental Health Support Teams work with children, young people and their families with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in a variety of education settings. We work across all ages from 4-18, and have established good links with our partner schools.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Responsibilities
* Deliver Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing within a number of education provisions across our local area.
* Hold a caseload and deliver short term evidence based interventions to children, families and young people.
* Assist in the delivery of the “whole school approach” within the education provisions, including delivering sessions to classes and teachers, liaising with schools, families, local authorities and other organisations to ensure a timely response to local need.
Training and Progression
* As a trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner, you will undertake a year-long course at Exeter University. This is likely to be a hybrid of face to face and online teaching with a 3 month teaching block in Exeter or Bristol starting in Jan 2025.
* After 3 months, you will begin working within the teams a few days a week, applying learning while completing assignments.
* The training posts are funded at Band 4 and will rise to a Band 5 position on qualifying.
Qualifications and Requirements
* DBS check (enhanced) is required; the Trust will fund this cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
About Us
We are an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust with a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.
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