Overview
Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) support children, young people and their families who have links to identified school settings. Each designated MHST will work in collaboration with schools and other agencies that cover a population of up to 7,000 children and young people. Trailblazer sites were established in Kent in 2019, with the service aiming to cover 50% of the schools across Kent and Medway by 2026. It is expected that this will increase early access to services and offer greater preventative provision. We also work with our schools to support their development of a whole school approach (WSA) to emotional wellbeing and mental health, as well as their development of curriculum content to ensure pupils are taught about mental health in the classroom.
Locations
* Dartford/Dartford Outskirts
* Sevenoaks
Key Responsibilities
* Assessment and treatment of children and young people under the MHST 3 core functions (targeted intervention, whole school approach & consultation and liaison)
* Work as part of a team with a set number of schools to deliver the core components of the service
* Active participation in local and county‑wide meetings and supervision forums
We hope successful candidates will bring a passion for participation and service development, as we have a number of research and co‑production projects underway. It is also the aspiration that successful candidates will be keen to further develop their skills and consider their exciting career prospects within MHST services.
Benefits
* High‑Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting. Because this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.
* 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (2026/27 figures). The agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly.
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