Job summary
Working within the MHST in Bradford and Craven District is a great opportunity for any qualified EMHP/CWP. The team is passionate and caring, with capacity to support individual growth and development.
Bradford MHST is leading the way in early intervention mental health support delivered in schools and colleges across the region.
The role of EMHP/CWP includes:
- Providing low intensity CBT assessments and interventions for mild to moderate mental health conditions with children and young people, delivered within schools, colleges and community settings
- Engaging in case management and clinical skills supervision
- Working alongside other professionals within mental health services
- Providing consultation and supportive signposting
- The successful applicant on appointment will receive additional training on developing, implementing and supporting a Whole School/College Approach to Mental Health.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within a children and young people's mental health service delivering, under supervision: high-quality, brief, outcome focused, evidence-based interventions and guided self-help for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
The successful candidate will act as an interface between staff working in all emotional mental health services providing liaison, assessment, training, and consultation regarding the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and young people.
A key aspect of work as a member of the MHST will be to support education settings to create a positive ethos through Whole School and College Approaches (WSCA) to mental wellbeing. The successful applicant on appointment will receive additional training on developing, implementing and supporting a Whole School/College Approach to Mental Health.
This post will work under the direction of the Team Lead and senior MHST Practitioners within Bradford District Care Trust's MHST Service, including across primary, secondary, and further education settings.
The actual distribution of workload within these areas will depend on the demands of the service by agreement with the Clinical Lead.
Closing Date: 3rd April 2026
Shortlisting Date: 7th April 2026
Interview Date: 14th April 2026
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives . We also support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
- Increased mileage rates for > 3500
- A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
- A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more!
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people who experience common mental health difficulties
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Experiencing of engaging in supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working as an qualified EMHP or CWP gaining significant experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner OR Qualified Children Wellbeing Practitioner
- Registered with BABCP or BPS or in the process of registering if newly qualified
Desirable
- Other relevant qualification gained
- Youth mental health first aid trained
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people who experience common mental health difficulties
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Experiencing of engaging in supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working as an qualified EMHP or CWP gaining significant experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner OR Qualified Children Wellbeing Practitioner
- Registered with BABCP or BPS or in the process of registering if newly qualified
Desirable
- Other relevant qualification gained
- Youth mental health first aid trained
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
