MHST Band 5 EMHP/CWP

Job summary

Join Our LLR Mental Health Support Teams Band 5 EMHP/CWP Are you an enthusiastic, compassionate, and driven Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) looking to make a real difference to children and young peoples mental health?

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a qualified EMHP or CWP to join our dynamic and growing Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Mental Health Support Teamsin Schools (MHSTs).

Our MHSTs work closely with schools, young people, families, and partner agencies to provide early intervention and support for children and young peoples mental health and emotional wellbeing.

We're passionate about what we do and were looking for someone equally committed to improving outcomes for children and young people across our communities.

We work across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and currently have vacancies in the below localities;

• Oadby & Wigston
• Blaby District

Why Join Us?

• You'll be part of an innovative, supportive, and friendly team that values your growth and wellbeing.
• You'll receive regular clinical supervision, ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, and peer support.
• You'll help shape how our MHSTs deliver the best possible care for local communities.
• You'll have a real impact every single day supporting children and young people to thrive.

If you're ready to bring your passion, skills, and commitment to this rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Band 5 EMHP/CWP, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based low-intensity interventions in schools and community settings.
• Work directly with children, young people, families, and school staff.
• Be supported to maintain high-quality practice and meet agreed clinical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Be an integral part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

What We're Looking For:

• You must have successfully completed your EMHP/CWP training and consolidation year.
• You must hold a valid registration with the BACP or BPS.
• You'll need to be highly organised and able to manage your caseload efficiently to meet your clinical activity targets.
• You'll be ready and willing to travel across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland, working flexibly where needed.
• Most importantly, you'll have children and young peoples mental health and wellbeing at the heart of everything you do.

Apply Now and help us make a real difference to the mental health and futures of our children and young people.

You will need to have a full UK driving license and access to a car during working hours, as you will be expected to work across and travel within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. 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. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire County Hall

Leicester Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 8RA

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire County Hall

Leicester Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 8RA

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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