Job summary
Would you like to be part of a new, exciting and innovative service working with young people with an ethos of prevention and early intervention?
The Wellbeing in Mind Team deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. We currently have 5 Wellbeing in Mind teams across North Yorkshire, which are embedded within education settings
The Wellbeing in Mind team has 3 functions:
1. Support the development of a whole school (or college) approach (WSA) to wellbeing. This can include, but is not limited to, supporting sites to develop and implement mental health and wellbeing policies, development of resources, supporting campaigns and delivering training, assemblies and PHSE curriculum.
2. Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff. This is designed to support teaching staff to build their skills and confidence in supporting the wellbeing needs of their students/pupils. This is offered in both a formal and informal way.
3. Undertake direct assessments and intervention for young people within education. We offer a low intensity service model, predominantly using cognitive-behavioural therapy.
We are looking to recruit a Whole School Approach (WSA) Practitioner to work in our Selby Team. The successful candidate will coordinate the whole school approach activities and resources.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the development, monitoring and implementation of the WSA approach in participating schools with limited or indirect supervision, with direction from Leadership team
Coordinate resources across the service for the delivery of WSA interventions, including planning of service/staff time required
Working across the service, engaging with schools, colleges and other key stakeholders
To improve the lives of children and young people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well-being.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people and their carers.
To promote social inclusion, positive wellbeing cultures, community access and participation through the provision of whole school interventions and collaboration with stakeholders.
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
07 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
346-NYC-160-25-A
Job locations
Education Settings across the Selby area
Selby
YO8 8AT
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 and Experience
Essential
4. NVQ3, HNC/NND or equivalent qualification relevant to health, education or business administration
5. Key skills in literacy and numeracy level 2 or O level / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above
6. Experience of working in an education setting supporting children and young people
7. Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to health or education
Knowledge
Essential
8. Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers
9. Knowledge and understanding of education settings and systems including whole school approach
Skills
Essential
10. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and other applications as required
11. Experience of working in partnership with schools, health and other stakeholders, across and between organisations including external partners and service users
12. High quality verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people
13. Ability to adapt approach according to audience/stakeholder to achieve effective outcomes
14. Ability to promote positive approaches to diversity providing guidance and challenge as required
15. Knowledge of the national Mental Health Support Team programme and associated drivers
16. Be aware of, and work within safeguarding policies
Desirable
17. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
18. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively
19. Understanding of programme / project working, principles and tools
20. Experience of using audit and assessment, creating and delivering action plans
21. Ability to deliver service including making decisions when dealing with constant and conflicting demands on time