Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Leyland, United Kingdom Compass Full time

Job summary

Training salary 24,679 following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to 31,031 to 38,031

Compass Bloom are an innovative Mental Health Support Team, supporting 62 schools across Central and West Lancashire. We are now recruiting a number of trainee EMHP posts who will join us and help deliver evidence-based, high-quality and responsive services. To help us meet the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families (CYPF) in our partner education settings and local communities in Central & West Lancashire. These are highly sought after roles and candidates thinking of applying will need to be available to commence induction on 2nd September 2024 and post-graduate training later in the same month.

If you have a keen interest in and enthusiasm for a career in CYPF early intervention mental health and emotional wellbeing services this could be the first step; undertaking specialist training in low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy whilst working in practice to deliver positive outcomes with CYPF in a supportive, innovative and committed team.

Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners will be undertaking a year in supported part-time, study at GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre, Prestwich. Whilst developing skills and building confidence in mental health practice within our team and supporting schools to enhance the approach to emotional wellbeing in the school community. 

Main duties of the job

You will deliver short term low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions for children and young people aged 5 -19 years with anxiety, low mood, common challenging behaviours, family and peer relationship difficulties, difficulty adjusting to change or managing emotions in educational settings. Trainee EMHPs will also work with educational staff to build on and develop evidenced-based Whole School Approaches.

Trainee EMHPs must undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings, a degree Level 7 qualification at GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre, Prestwich commencing September 2024. You will be required to undertake training two days per week whilst working within the team 3 days per week.

On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities and work as a qualified EMHP as autonomous and responsible practitioners within their scope of practice. Alongside education colleagues, delivering schools overarching approach to providing mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people.

You will have to demonstrate in your application that you have the ability to study at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience. Experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is desirable.

About us

With a hub in Leyland, Compass Bloom strive to promote positive team work, a supportive culture and a commitment to continued professional development. This with regular supervision, will give you a real opportunity to help shape the services we provide and to launch your career in mental health support to children, young people and families.

Benefits

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

We offer a range of benefits including:

27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time Life assurance at 2 x basic salary 5% contributory pension scheme, increasing over time Family-friendly policies 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service Enhanced sick pay Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression Annual performance / salary review

Closing date: 12th May 2024.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Training salary 24,679 following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to 31,031 to 38,031

Compass Bloom are an innovative Mental Health Support Team, supporting 62 schools across Central and West Lancashire. We are now recruiting a number of trainee EMHP posts who will join us and help deliver evidence-based, high-quality and responsive services. To help us meet the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families (CYPF) in our partner education settings and local communities in Central & West Lancashire. These are highly sought after roles and candidates thinking of applying will need to be available to commence induction on 2nd September 2024 and post-graduate training later in the same month.

If you have a keen interest in and enthusiasm for a career in CYPF early intervention mental health and emotional wellbeing services this could be the first step; undertaking specialist training in low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy whilst working in practice to deliver positive outcomes with CYPF in a supportive, innovative and committed team.

Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners will be undertaking a year in supported part-time, study at GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre, Prestwich. Whilst developing skills and building confidence in mental health practice within our team and supporting schools to enhance the approach to emotional wellbeing in the school community. 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to study at degree level Proven record of previous academic attainment. Good solid literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of the education system in England. Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health

Desirable

Previous experience of working with children and young people

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods. Computer literate. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need Possession of full UK driving licence and access to vehicle Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession

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