A one-year, full-time training post with the East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust's Mental Health Support Team across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, leading to a permanent Band 5 EMHP role. The work is guided self-help based on CBT for children, young people and parents or carers, alongside supporting schools' whole school approach to mental health. A funded University of East Anglia diploma is built in, with 64 mostly in-person study days, and interviews are held in person. A full driving licence is needed for regular travel between schools.
What the job involves
- Deliver evidence-based guided self-help and early interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in education settings
- Carry out assessments and risk assessments under supervision and agree appropriate referrals
- Support parents, carers, families and educators in self-management of difficulties
- Help children and young people with more severe problems to access specialist services
- Support and facilitate education staff on mental health and wellbeing, including the whole school and college approach
- Keep clinical, training and caseload records and enter data on SystmOne and other platforms
- Deliver remote interventions and use IT for clinical work, reports and service administration
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, young people and the wider community
- Study for the UEA diploma, including at least one day a week of private study, and apply learning in practice
- Take part in clinical and personal development supervision, appraisal and CPD
- Contribute to clinical and training materials, audits and service evaluation
- Follow Trust governance on confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, infection control and risk management
Qualifications
- Ability to study at degree level, or equivalent relevant experience
- Proven record of previous academic attainment
- Prior learning or study in child development, wellbeing, psychology, mental health or education
- Literacy and numeracy at level 2 or above
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of methods
- Computer literacy
- Self-motivated learner who can set own progress towards learning objectives with supervisors
- Ability to balance academic study with clinical work
Checks & eligibility
- Full valid driving licence (not provisional) and access to a motorised vehicle
Nice to have
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Understanding of the educational system in England
What’s offered
- Funded Diploma at the University of East Anglia
- Offer of a permanent Band 5 EMHP contract on completing the training year
- Mandatory and role-relevant training
- Culture that prioritises staff engagement and development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
