At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people's mental health through engaging interventions and initiatives.
- Company: Join a dedicated Mental Health Support Team focused on youth wellbeing.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Must have completed the Education Mental Health Practitioner Post Graduate Diploma.
We’re currently recruiting two full-time qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to work directly with young people in our Mental Health Support Team (MHST). For this post you need to have successfully completed the Education Mental Health Practitioner Post Graduate Diploma. We are also looking for people with an open and flexible attitude; excellent engagement skills and a passion for working with children and young people around mental health.
Responsibilities include offering CBT based self-guided mental health interventions to primary and secondary aged children and young people and their families. This involves individual and group-based support as well as supporting schools to implement a whole school approach. The posts have scope and opportunity for developing new initiatives and ways of working to support young people’s mental health across South London. All posts are based on-site (office/school) and may require flexibility to work across different service areas and interventions. Some evening and/or weekend work may be necessary to meet the needs of young people.
To be considered for the position, the Application Form and the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form need to be completed and returned to the email address on the Application by Sunday 5th July 2026. Decisions about who to invite for interview will be based on how well someone demonstrates that they meet the person specification for the specific post, so please make sure you complete the application form fully and accurately, giving evidence of how you meet each point in the person specification and indicating your relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Email applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the closing date.
Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) employer: Off the Record Croydon
As an employer, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) in South London. Our team is committed to professional development, offering opportunities for growth and innovation in mental health support for young people. With a focus on collaboration and flexibility, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.
