Are you an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or a Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) who has experience in delivering low intensity therapy to children and young people?
Do you want to be part of a supportive and friendly team? We are seeking either EMHP's or CWP's to be part of the Mental Health Schools Team (MHST).
Candidates can hold either qualification and must be able to demonstrate completion of the necessary post qualification consolidation period.
The role is aimed at providing early intervention to children and young people experiencing mild not moderate mental health difficulties.
You will work alongside other professionals and be part of a team that supports a cluster of around 20 schools and colleges each.
We work across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and are currently prioritising vacancies in the Melton, Rutland and Hinckley areas however we have vacancies in all of our localities.
Main duties of the job
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are a nationally driven initiative which offers mental health early intervention to children and young people.
This is via low-intensity CBT both on a 1:1 basis and via groups within education settings.
What We Can Offer On-going support from a friendly and dedicated team Professional development opportunities Working alongside Public Health, Healthy Together and CAMHS colleagues Regular supervisions and guidance
Candidates must evidence they have registration or application of registration with accredited professional bodies- BABCP or the BPS.
For this role you will require a full UK Driving License and access to a car- there are two car lease schemes available to LPT employees.
About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Job Details Date posted: 04 December 2024 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 5 Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 002133 Job location: Penn Lloyd Building, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8RA
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr