Educational Mental Health Practitioner

Social network you want to login/join with: Educational Mental Health Practitioner, Kingston upon Thames Client: Achieving for Children Location: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 7c22274f20f2 Job Views: 2 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 Job Description: Job Information Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company with a public sector ethos and a commitment to innovation. Owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston, Richmond), we combine the benefits of a social enterprise with employment perks of local government. To learn more about us, visit our website. We are recruiting 1 qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our Richmond Mental Health Support Team. Operational details: Location: Civic Offices, 44 York Street, TW1 Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: from £35,577 (SCP23) to £37,443 (SCP26) Hours: 36 per week Application deadline: 07/09/2024 About the role The post involves working within a service providing a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing, focusing on preventative work and early interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. The role requires working with diverse backgrounds, utilizing interpreters when necessary, and being committed to equal opportunities. The team offers clinical supervision, peer support, line management, and CPD opportunities. About you Ideal candidates will have: Completed the HEE commissioned 1-year EMHP or CWP course Experience working with children with social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties Experience delivering therapeutic interventions like guided self-help or time-limited therapy Skills in using assessment tools and frameworks Ability to conduct mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions Experience conducting group parenting programs Ability to work within educational settings to promote mental health awareness Risk assessment skills and appropriate communication Good IT skills including database or spreadsheet use Benefits We offer a supportive environment, competitive salary, hybrid working, and benefits such as: 29 days annual leave, increasing with service Induction sessions Local Government pension scheme Flexible working options Employee Assistance Programme Staff benefits and discounts Learning and development opportunities Additional information Start dates are set monthly. Candidates should be prepared for the onboarding date. Check right to work requirements, especially for EU and non-EU applicants. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and are committed to safeguarding, with a DBS check required for appointment. For more info, meet Regina at Civic Centre on the first Wednesday of each month. Apply early as the vacancy may close once enough applications are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr