Job overview
We are looking for an experienced practitioner with qualifications in at least one of the following areas:
1. Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
2. Children Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)
This position is offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of twelve (12) months, with the contract ending on 31 December 2026.
Join our fast-growing, fast-paced Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Barking and Dagenham.
MHST’s are a relatively new service designed to support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties within education settings. We are a multidisciplinary team made up of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Practitioners and Education Mental Health Practitioners.
The role will require the successful applicant to work across Barking and Dagenham. Therefore, candidates with a valid driving licences and access to a vehicle are desirable.
EMHP's and CWP's within NELFT are required to have a professional registration either with the BABCP or BPS. Our service are willing to support any EMHP or CWP to gain their professional registration, but this would need to be obtained within their probationary period. Failure to meet this criteria, could lead to termination in employment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work in partnership with schools, to support children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
They will work in partnership with schools, children, young people, and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
Candidates will work as autonomous and responsible practitioners within their scope of practice, alongside education colleagues. They will be experienced in the delivery of interventions to support CYP in primary, secondary and higher education settings.
The candidate will complete robust assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews.
They will be proficient in using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) and clinical tools to gather feedback and guide clinical practice, with opportunities for service provision planning and mapping with schools to inform the delivery of support to CYP.
The post holder will be supported to work alongside other EMHPs/CWPs in educational settings, as well as working alongside more Senior Mental Health Practitioners to support learning and development. There will be opportunities for individual work, group work and consultation. Flexibility, or a willingness in delivering a whole school approach as well as expirence and confidience in working with children and young people who present with emtional wellebing and mental health issues is a key component to this role.
Working for our organisation
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time).
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI
during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
3. Successful completion of the HEE/NHSE commissioned 1yr Education Mental Health Practitioner’ course/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner course.
4. Appropriate registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a low intensity practitioner.
Desirable criteria
5. Applicant can demonstrate they are in process of their application with the BABCP or BPS
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families ( CBT, solution focused brief therapy)
7. Ability to conduct mental health assessments, risk assessments and communicate appropriately with children, young people and parents
Desirable criteria
8. Experience working within educational settings
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Knowledge of educational environments
10. Knowledge of safeguarding issues
Skills
Essential criteria
11. Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
12. Excellent oral and written communication skills
Other
Essential criteria
13. To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
If you require any additional support during the application process please contact. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment journey.
Documents to download
14. JD Band 5 EMHP/CWP (PDF, KB)
15. Candidate Recruitment Pack (PDF, KB)
16. Acceptable Use of AI in Recruitment (PDF, MB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
Nameceren devittJob titleDeputy Operational Service Lead MHST B&DEmail addressAdditional information