Job summary
Compass provides Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings across Derby & Derbyshire. We are recruiting 8 trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to deliver evidence-based, high-quality and responsive services to meet the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families (CYPF) in the across the city and county. These are highly sought after roles and candidates thinking of applying will need to be available to commence in the role by 2nd January 2025.
University
Trainee EMHPs will undertake a year in supported study at Derby University which will be delivered face-to-face. Trainee EMHPs must undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings, a degree Level 7 qualification. During the training year trainee EMHPS will work within the service delivering interventions to CYPF and education settings whilst also balancing university timetable and requirements.
You will be trained to deliver short term low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions for CYP aged 5 -19 years with anxiety, low mood, family and peer relationship difficulties, difficulty adjusting to change or managing emotions in educational settings.
On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities and work as a qualified EMHP.
Main duties of the job
You will be a values-driven (integrity, valuing each individual, solution focused, consistent and reliable) individual with a passion for supporting CYPs mental health and wellbeing. You will also have:
- Degree or the ability to study at degree level.
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working with Children, Young People and Families.
- 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.
Due to the nature of the role there is a need to travel to individual schools, which will require a driving license and access to a vehicle (for individuals who cannot drive due to a disability, we can consider accessibility options i.e. provided via Access to Work etc).
About us
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual performance / salary review
Closing date: 24th September 2024
Interviews: To be arranged
Please note due to the high number of applications for these training posts we may close the posts ahead of the published date.
As part of the selection process any shortlisted applications may be submitted to the university of before an interview can be offered.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Compass provides Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings across Derby & Derbyshire. We are recruiting 8 trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to deliver evidence-based, high-quality and responsive services to meet the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families (CYPF) in the across the city and county. These are highly sought after roles and candidates thinking of applying will need to be available to commence in the role by 2nd January 2025.
University
Trainee EMHPs will undertake a year in supported study at Derby University which will be delivered face-to-face. Trainee EMHPs must undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings, a degree Level 7 qualification. During the training year trainee EMHPS will work within the service delivering interventions to CYPF and education settings whilst also balancing university timetable and requirements.
You will be trained to deliver short term low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions for CYP aged 5 -19 years with anxiety, low mood, family and peer relationship difficulties, difficulty adjusting to change or managing emotions in educational settings.
On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities and work as a qualified EMHP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Compass provides Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings across Derby & Derbyshire. We are recruiting 8 trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to deliver evidence-based, high-quality and responsive services to meet the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families (CYPF) in the across the city and county. These are highly sought after roles and candidates thinking of applying will need to be available to commence in the role by 2nd January 2025.
University
Trainee EMHPs will undertake a year in supported study at Derby University which will be delivered face-to-face. Trainee EMHPs must undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings, a degree Level 7 qualification. During the training year trainee EMHPS will work within the service delivering interventions to CYPF and education settings whilst also balancing university timetable and requirements.
You will be trained to deliver short term low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions for CYP aged 5 -19 years with anxiety, low mood, family and peer relationship difficulties, difficulty adjusting to change or managing emotions in educational settings.
On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities and work as a qualified EMHP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or the ability to study at degree level.
- Proven record of previous academic attainment.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working with Children, Young People and Families.
- Knowledge of the education system in England.
- Knowledge of children and young peoples child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
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.
- Ability to work all year round
- Due to the nature of the role there is a need to travel to individual schools, which will require a driving license and access to a vehicle (for individuals who cannot drive due to a disability, we can consider accessibility options i.e. provided via Access to Work etc).
- Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession if applicable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or the ability to study at degree level.
- Proven record of previous academic attainment.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working with Children, Young People and Families.
- Knowledge of the education system in England.
- Knowledge of children and young peoples child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
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.
- Ability to work all year round
- Due to the nature of the role there is a need to travel to individual schools, which will require a driving license and access to a vehicle (for individuals who cannot drive due to a disability, we can consider accessibility options i.e. provided via Access to Work etc).
- Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession if applicable.
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.
