Job overview
Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) support children, young people and their families that have links to identified school settings. Each designated MHST will work in collaboration with schools and other agencies who cover a population of up to 7,000 children and young people. Trailblazer sites were established in Havering in 2021, with the service aim to cover 100% of the schools across Havering by 2030. 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 heath as well as their development of curriculum content to ensure pupils are taught about mental health in the classroom.
Main duties of the job
Assessment and Treatment of Children and Young People under the MHST 3 Core functions (Targeted Intervention, Whole School Approach & Consultation and Liaison)
To 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
(Please see Job Description for more details)
We hope successful candidates will come with a passion for participation and service development as we have a number of research and co-production projects we are working on. It is also the aspiration that successful candidates will be keen to develop their skills further to consider their exciting career prospects within MHST services.
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:
1. We are kind.
2. We are respectful.
3. We work together with our communities.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period
High Cost Area Supplement – London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary. (minimum payment of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 - Per annum, pro rata for part time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
4. Successful completion of Education Mental Health Practitioner / Children's Wellbeing Practitioner course
Desirable criteria
5. Working towards / received professional registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a low intensity practitioner.
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 of working within educational settings
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability to assess, record and manage risk appropriately
Desirable criteria
11. to have experience of working within an education setting
Knowlegde
Essential criteria
12. Knowledge of educational environments.
13. Knowledge of MHST national programme .
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. MH Practitioner and JD (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
NameDiana Daniel-DawsonJob titleClinical Lead Havering Mental Health Support TeamEmail address