Job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Join Compass and become part of a pioneering team providing vital Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) across NE Lincolnshire. We are seeking dedicated individuals to train asEducation Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), delivering high-quality, evidence-based services that transform the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
As a Trainee EMHP, you will undertake a fully supported year of remote study withSheffieldUniversity, working towards aPost Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings (Level 7).
Alongside your academic journey, youll gain hands-on experience within our service, delivering short-term, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions. These practical skills will equip you to support CYP aged 5-19 with challenges like anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and adjusting to change.
At end of your training, youll possess the expertise, knowledge, and confidence to make a lasting impact as a fully qualified EMHP. This role offers the chance to shape young lives while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Training salary £24,679p.a. following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to Band E starting at £31,031 p.a.
Take the next step towards a meaningful career, let's help children and young people thrive!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a values-driven individual who embodies integrity, respect for others, solution-focused thinking, and a reliable approach. Passionate about supporting children and young peoples mental health and emotional wellbeing, you are ready to make a lasting impact in education settings while building your expertise in mental health interventions.
- With at least two years of experience working with children, young people, and families, you bring practical knowledge of the education system and a genuine commitment to helping others thrive.
- You hold a degree or the ability to study at degree level and are a self-motivated learner, capable of setting goals and navigating pathways to achieve them.
- As travel to schools is essential, you'll hold a valid driving license and access to a vehicle. If driving isn't an option due to a disability, well work with you to explore solutions such as Access to Work support.
- The ideal candidate must understand the commitment this role entails, particularly while pursuing the Post Graduate Diploma. Balancing service responsibilities with academic studies is crucial to earning the qualification and becoming a certified EMHP.
- Your enthusiasm for personal and professional growth ensures you make the most of every learning and development opportunity to thrive in the role.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and bring meaningful change to children, families, and education communities? If so, apply now!
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
At Compass we positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy.
This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Join us in making a lasting impact and take your career to the next level!
Ad Closing date: 31 12 24
Interview date: 07 01 25
This role will commence from Feb 2025 Please note that we may close this advert early if we receive a significant number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Exciting Opportunity: Train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Join Compass and become part of a pioneering team providing vital Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) across NE Lincolnshire. We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), delivering high-quality, evidence-based services that transform the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
As a Trainee EMHP, you will undertake a fully supported year of remote study with Sheffield University, working towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings (Level 7).
Alongside your academic journey, youll gain hands-on experience within our service, delivering short-term, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions. These practical skills will equip you to support CYP aged 5-19 with challenges like anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and adjusting to change.
At end of your training, youll possess the expertise, knowledge, and confidence to make a lasting impact as a fully qualified EMHP. This role offers the chance to shape young lives while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Training salary £ 24,679 p.a. following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to Band E starting at £31,031 p.a.
Take the next step towards a meaningful careerlet's help children and young people thrive!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Exciting Opportunity: Train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Join Compass and become part of a pioneering team providing vital Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) across NE Lincolnshire. We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), delivering high-quality, evidence-based services that transform the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
As a Trainee EMHP, you will undertake a fully supported year of remote study with Sheffield University, working towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings (Level 7).
Alongside your academic journey, youll gain hands-on experience within our service, delivering short-term, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions. These practical skills will equip you to support CYP aged 5-19 with challenges like anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and adjusting to change.
At end of your training, youll possess the expertise, knowledge, and confidence to make a lasting impact as a fully qualified EMHP. This role offers the chance to shape young lives while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Training salary £ 24,679 p.a. following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to Band E starting at £31,031 p.a.
Take the next step towards a meaningful careerlet's help children and young people thrive!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or the ability to study at degree level.
- Proven record of previous academic attainment.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working with Children, Young People and Families.
- Knowledge of the education system in England.
- Knowledge of children and young peoples child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or the ability to study at degree level.
- Proven record of previous academic attainment.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working with Children, Young People and Families.
- Knowledge of the education system in England.
- Knowledge of children and young peoples child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
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.
