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About The Role
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a large and well-established national children's charity to recruit a passionate and skilled Education Mental Health Practitioner. The role will support the mission to improve access to mental health services for young people, with a focus on delivering evidence-based early intervention support for mild to moderate emotional and mental health issues within educational settings.
Location: Newcastle
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary to March 2026
Rate: £16.36 per hour (plus holiday)
Start Date: ASAP
About The Role
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a large and well-established national children's charity to recruit a passionate and skilled Education Mental Health Practitioner. The role will support the mission to improve access to mental health services for young people, with a focus on delivering evidence-based early intervention support for mild to moderate emotional and mental health issues within educational settings.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver structured 1:1 and group-based interventions in schools.
* Support children and young people in self-managing their mental health.
* Conduct informal assessments and develop goal-based outcomes.
* Maintain accurate case records and manage a personal caseload.
* Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately.
* Collaborate with multi-agency partners and attend relevant meetings.
* Contribute to the development of resources and service innovation.
What We’re Looking For
* PG Diploma in Educational Mental Health Practice or Psychological Wellbeing Practice (for children and young people).
* Recent and relevant experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
* Competent in delivering low-intensity CBT interventions and undertaking risk assessments.
* Understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and service pathways.
* Familiarity with solution-focused and cognitive behavioural approaches.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and educational systems.
* Competence in using digital platforms and clinical record systems.
This is a fantastic chance to work collaboratively with children, young people, families, and school staff to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
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