Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

Training salary 23,730 p.a. following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to 28,395 35,126 p.a.

Positions available within the new Wave 10 areas, Glossop and South Derbyshire, as well as within existing teams across Derby City and Derbyshire.

Compass is the provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings in the city of Derby and Derbyshire, and is expanding the service into new areas from January 2024.

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 University of Derby, 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. 

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.  

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 University of Derby commencing January 2024. During term time you will be required to undertake training three days per week whilst working within the team two days per week developing the skills and enhancing the knowledge gained in training, working under supervision with children, young people, families and in education settings.

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.

About us

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and you should share our commitment. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, gender reassignment, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Benefits

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
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• 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: 2nd October 2023

Interviews: 5th and 6th October 2023 Via MS Teams

Please note due to the high number of applications for these training posts we may close the posts ahead of the published date.

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Training salary 23,730 p.a. following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to 28,395 35,126 p.a.

Positions available within the new Wave 10 areas, Glossop and South Derbyshire, as well as within existing teams across Derby City and Derbyshire.

Compass is the provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings in the city of Derby and Derbyshire, and is expanding the service into new areas from January 2024.

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 University of Derby, 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. 

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.  

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