Job summary
In line with the governments priority to increase
access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and
young people, the new Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an
exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions, working
across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. EMHPs work
as part of newly emerging Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs).
A Trainee EMHP will be
expected to work under supervision as part of a dynamic team in a creative
environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and
supporting children and young people (CYP) are actively encouraged. This
approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for
working with CYP in educational settings. Over the course of the training year,
the post-holder will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills
to employ a range of evidence-based interventions for common mental health
problems via direct individual and group support for children, young people,
and their parents, in line with the university expectations.
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner will:
- Work closely with EPs in schools delivering a wide range of evidence informed interventions, under supervision.
- Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to work directly with children, young people, and families.
- Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centered mental health assessments, including risk assessments.
Successful candidates will be offered a full-time educational programme specifically for the role. The course fees are fully funded. You will gain credits towards completing with a postgraduate degree diploma level qualification, plus guaranteed employment in Redbridge on completion of training.
Applicants will need make a separate application for the university course to secure a place on the Educational Mental Health Practitioner PG Dip course at UCL. This can be completed via the link below:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/educational-mental-health-practitioner-pg-dip
Please note: Candidates will be expected to travel to the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families in the first year to complete their training, in addition to sites within Redbridge Local Authority.
About us
Our MHST sits within a well-established Educational Psychology Service (EPS). Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and
exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship
with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed
innovative ways to build our communities and transform our council.
This is an exciting time to join us
as we expand our offer to reach more schools and partners, providing
opportunity to form new relationships with educational settings, as well as continue
our established relationships with schools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a training role within the Green Paper for Transforming CYPs mental health programme. The post holder will work within a service providing low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and/or behavioural difficulties. The post- holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider, and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
The post holder will work with children, young people and parents with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in:
Delivering evidence-based intervention for CYP, with mild to moderate mental health problems, in an education setting.
Helping CYP within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist service.
Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify, and where appropriate, manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
Working with and within educational environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services
To evidence development of those skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic award and demonstrable practical ability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a training role within the Green Paper for Transforming CYPs mental health programme. The post holder will work within a service providing low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and/or behavioural difficulties. The post- holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider, and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
The post holder will work with children, young people and parents with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in:
Delivering evidence-based intervention for CYP, with mild to moderate mental health problems, in an education setting.
Helping CYP within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist service.
Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify, and where appropriate, manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
Working with and within educational environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services
To evidence development of those skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic award and demonstrable practical ability.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant working experience with children or young people (0-18) in a health or educational setting
- Evidence of understanding of educational systems and practice in England
- Knowledge of CYP gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
- Ability to form a helping relationship with young people and their families
- Demonstrate ability and motivation to continue learning and evidence of learning and development since finishing the degree
- Commitment to collaborative working with other professionals and parents
- Belief in involving children and young people in decisions regarding their education and clear commitment to supporting the development of children and young people
- Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
- Experience of participating in multi-disciplinary meetings
- Able to describe and discuss different ways of problem solving in educational settings
- To give examples of working with diverse groups of people
- Awareness of safeguarding practices when working with children and young people
- Proficient in IT tools, including use of Microsoft 365 and Zoom. Ability to adapt to new IT systems such as data and case management systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above. Preference given to Psychology, Child Development, Child Wellbeing, Education or Mental Health
Behaviours & Competencies
Essential
- Resilient and adaptable with the ability to organise work within an environment of conflicting priorities whilst managing time and prioritising work to meet agreed deadlines.
- Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to communicate new ideas and deliver on subsequent plans
- Ability to train and be confident in front of small audiences
- Experience of working with senior Local Authority and School staff
- Ability to work as part of a team and lead as required
- Ability to reflect and identify need for support
- Ability to be motivated, innovative, resourceful and responsive to changing times
Desirable
- Valid driving licence and use of vehicle for work would be an advantage as the post holder will be required to travel to various locations within the borough on a regular basis.
- This post is designated as safety critical
- Ability to work flexibly
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant working experience with children or young people (0-18) in a health or educational setting
- Evidence of understanding of educational systems and practice in England
- Knowledge of CYP gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
- Ability to form a helping relationship with young people and their families
- Demonstrate ability and motivation to continue learning and evidence of learning and development since finishing the degree
- Commitment to collaborative working with other professionals and parents
- Belief in involving children and young people in decisions regarding their education and clear commitment to supporting the development of children and young people
- Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
- Experience of participating in multi-disciplinary meetings
- Able to describe and discuss different ways of problem solving in educational settings
- To give examples of working with diverse groups of people
- Awareness of safeguarding practices when working with children and young people
- Proficient in IT tools, including use of Microsoft 365 and Zoom. Ability to adapt to new IT systems such as data and case management systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above. Preference given to Psychology, Child Development, Child Wellbeing, Education or Mental Health
Behaviours & Competencies
Essential
- Resilient and adaptable with the ability to organise work within an environment of conflicting priorities whilst managing time and prioritising work to meet agreed deadlines.
- Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to communicate new ideas and deliver on subsequent plans
- Ability to train and be confident in front of small audiences
- Experience of working with senior Local Authority and School staff
- Ability to work as part of a team and lead as required
- Ability to reflect and identify need for support
- Ability to be motivated, innovative, resourceful and responsive to changing times
Desirable
- Valid driving licence and use of vehicle for work would be an advantage as the post holder will be required to travel to various locations within the borough on a regular basis.
- This post is designated as safety critical
- Ability to work flexibly
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.
