Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Location:
Wigan, United Kingdom EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
5a8611076639 Job Views:
6 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary *****Please only apply for this post if you are a Qualified EMHP ***** This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Wigan Mental Health Support Team (MHST). MHSTs are designed to help meet the mental health needs of children and young people in primary, secondary and further education (primarily for ages 5 to 18), by providing mental health support in schools, colleges and other education settings. The three core functions of a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are: Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to-moderate mental health problems. Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school/college approach. Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education. Main duties of the job The Education Mental Health Practitioner role intends to support school staff to feel confident in recognising and responding to emerging mental health difficulties. Wigan MHST works with existing mental health support services. Our Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner will be offered regular clinical and case management supervision to support our MHST core functions. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. Job responsibilities Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years. Cycle to work scheme. Salary sacrifice car scheme. Blue Light Card Discounts. Qualifications Essential Successful completion of an IAPT 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' or Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner course. Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health. Experience Essential Experience of delivering evidence-based mental health interventions. Desirable Experience of developing and delivering whole school approaches to mental health. Knowledge Essential Understanding of child and adolescent development. Skills Essential Ability to utilise CYP assessment skills effectively. Other requirements Essential Willing to carry out all duties in accordance with the Trust's policies.
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