EWP/EMHP - Education Wellbeing Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Richmond, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us

EWP/EMHP - Education Wellbeing Practitioner

We are seeking a qualified Educational Wellbeing Practitioner (EWP) to join our innovative and friendly Emotional Health Service within our established schools program team. This part-time position (28.8 hours per week) involves undertaking assessments and delivering low-intensity CBT interventions in both one-on-one and group settings within schools.

Please note that this is a part time position, therefore the salary will be pro-rated accordingly. 

About the role

This position is part of the CAMHS Trailblazer Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Kingston, established since September 2019. The trailblazer team comprises four Educational Wellbeing Practitioners (EWPs), two Band 6 CAMHS Practitioners, one Band 7 Mental Health Clinician, and a part-time Clinical Lead.

The MHST collaborates with a cluster of primary and secondary schools, encompassing a combined student population of 8,000. They work alongside schools and cluster leaders to implement a holistic approach to mental health based on the needs highlighted in the cluster action plan. In Kingston, we prioritize reducing health inequalities within our BAME community and addressing depression and anxiety among school pupils. We seek individuals with the skills to enhance our practices and improve outcomes for children. If you are enthusiastic and driven to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you. Recognizing and championing strengths can lead to real change. At AfC, it’s a genuine team effort. We invite talented individuals like you to join us in creating a brighter future for children and families.

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sarah Head Service Lead for the MHST or, Craig Brennan Osment Clinical lead for an informal discussion.

About you

As an EWP at AfC, you will be deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. You will prioritize their well-being, putting them at the center of all your efforts. Your approach will be grounded in empathy and understanding, fostering a supportive environment where children feel safe and valued. Collaboration with families, schools, and other professionals will be key to creating a holistic support system tailored to each child's unique needs. Your dedication to continuous learning and innovation will help ensure that the interventions and strategies you employ are effective and inclusive, addressing the diverse challenges faced by children in our community.

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer .

Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information about AfC:  Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.



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