Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 15 March 2026
Job summary
We will only accept applicants who are currently training or have completed their EMHP/CWP course. Please do not apply if you are not a trainee or qualified EMHP. We will accept applications from candidates currently awaiting registration
Join our LLR Mental Health Support Teams - Band 5 EMHP/CWP
We're offering a great opportunity for qualified or trainee EMHPs/CWPs to join our growing Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHSTs)
Our MHSTs work with schools, young people, families, and partner agencies to provide early intervention for children and young peoples mental health and emotional wellbeing. Were committed to improving outcomes across our communities.
We work across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and have vacancies in:
City West
City East
Charnwood
Loughborough
Oadby & Wigston
Melton and Rutland
Harborough
Hinckley and North West Leicestershire
Why Join Us?
Be part of an innovative, supportive team that values your growth and wellbeing
Receive regular clinical supervision, CPD opportunities, and peer support
Help shape how our MHSTs deliver care locally
Make a real daily impact supporting children and young people to thrive
If you're ready to bring your passion, skills, and commitment to this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help make a difference to children and young peoples futures
A full UK driving licence and access to a car during working hours are required
Contact details: Joseph Boden, joseph.boden@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
(Main duties and responsibilities)
As a Band 5 EMHP, 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 Were Looking For
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.
Please see the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for more detail.
Registration Requirement
Professional registration with BABCP/BPS as an EMHP/BPS is an essential requirement for this post, shortlisting and offers of employment to this post will be conditional on proof of registration.
Candidates who do not hold a valid registration but who have successfully completed their EMHP/CWP course and have evidence of this, can apply for this post. If successful, candidates without a professional registration will be employed on a fixed term (3 month) contract at the trainee Band (band 4) whilst they apply for their registration.
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 wor
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
005914
Job locations
Leicestershire County Hall
Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 8RA
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Leicestershire County Hall
Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 8RA
Employer's website
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