Job summary
We are incredibly excited to be a further part of this ambitious national programme which aims to give increased mental health provision to schools within Wirral. We now have a vacancy for one trainee Education Mental Health practitioner in Wave 13 which will be starting in September 2025.The Wave 13 trainee EMHP will be based in Wirral covering schools in the area and accessing their training at Prestwich University, part of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
Demand for these places is expected to be high and the advert is only live for 1 week. With this in mind it is important to get the balance of submitting your application promptly but making sure you highlight your qualities, experience and knowledge within the application to make you stand out over the other applicants.Access to transport for work purposes is essential .
The vacancy may close early due to a high number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Wave 13 EMHP trainees will be accessing their training at Prestwich University, part of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust with all the teams based in Wirral and covering Wirral Schools.The training all trainees will be accessing is a 12 month Post Graduate Diploma that is based on a national curriculum. Typically, trainees will be at university two days a week with the other three days being in service, some of the teaching days may well be accessed remotely or via online platforms.
This is essentially a permanent contract, however is dependent on successful completion of the course at the end of year 1. Qualified practitioners will then become band 5 Educational Mental Health Practitioners in a permanent position.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of study at level 5
- Evidence of numeracy and literacy qualifications - If you do not have a level 6 undergraduate level or eqivalent, you will be asked to produce a piece of work prior to training confirmation, showing that you are able to work at level 6 or above.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent (level 6)
- Psychology or other health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree
- Other relevant postgraduate degree
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young people's emotional well-being
- Understanding of systems and contexts in which children and young people are likely to live
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people
- Able to identify common mental health problems in children and young people
- Understands why it is essential to use evidence-based interventions when possible
- Understands why collecting feedback from children, young people and parents is important
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and/or young people
Desirable
- Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
- Experience of working in mental health or related services
- Experience of working in a primary or secondary education setting
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place to demonstrating outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of study at level 5
- Evidence of numeracy and literacy qualifications - If you do not have a level 6 undergraduate level or eqivalent, you will be asked to produce a piece of work prior to training confirmation, showing that you are able to work at level 6 or above.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent (level 6)
- Psychology or other health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree
- Other relevant postgraduate degree
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young people's emotional well-being
- Understanding of systems and contexts in which children and young people are likely to live
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people
- Able to identify common mental health problems in children and young people
- Understands why it is essential to use evidence-based interventions when possible
- Understands why collecting feedback from children, young people and parents is important
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and/or young people
Desirable
- Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
- Experience of working in mental health or related services
- Experience of working in a primary or secondary education setting
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place to demonstrating outcomes
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.
