Job summary
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In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, theEducation Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England.
Successful candidates will be employed full-time and based in a new specialist mental health support team (MHST) focusing on health inequalities within our communities. The team will cover the Pennine Care footprint working across Bury, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham & Rochdale. Access to a car will therefore be essential for this role.
The team will be responsible for the delivery of low level mental health support in educational settings across the localities.
For part of this role there will be a requirement to travel to Edge Hill University for the teaching element of the programme. For further details please refer to their website: PGDip Education Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young People (edgehill.ac.uk)
The successful candidates must be able to start employment by 1.1.2025 in order to start the course at the university.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work under supervision to gain experience in healthcare and educational settings to gain the level of competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
The training course is divided into 6 modules, developing skills and knowledge in areas such as working with children, learning to manage a caseload, preparing and presenting caseload information, working with colleagues to provide better access, supporting colleagues in education to identify and manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
Applicants will be based across Pennine Care service localities and attend at Edge Hill University for the training.
On successful completion of training, trainee's will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP as autonomous and responsible practitioners within their scope of practice, alongside education colleagues.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward for this vacancy at any time should we receive an overwhelming number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
When completing your application, please read and refer to the job description and person specification which can be found in the documents to download section below. We will be looking for examples of how you demonstrate each of the criteria listed on the person specification.
It is a requirement for applicants to have the following, and be able to provide certificates in order to be considered for shortlisting.
- GCSE English Language & Maths at Grade C or above/4-9 or functional skills level 2 or equivalent if completed outside of the UK
- A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject, such as child health and wellbeing, child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing, psychology, or early years, primary or secondary education.
If you are unable to evidence the above, then we will not be able to progress with your application at this time.
Shortlisting will take place on 2nd &5th August 2024.
Interviews will take place on 12th, 13, & 14th August 2024. No other interview dates will be available. Interview slots will be on a first come, first served basis. Please make yourself available across all dates if you are applying to avoid any disappointment.
Start date: First week January 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
When completing your application, please read and refer to the job description and person specification which can be found in the documents to download section below. We will be looking for examples of how you demonstrate each of the criteria listed on the person specification.
It is a requirement for applicants to have the following, and be able to provide certificates in order to be considered for shortlisting.
- GCSE English Language & Maths at Grade C or above/4-9 or functional skills level 2 or equivalent if completed outside of the UK
- A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject, such as child health and wellbeing, child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing, psychology, or early years, primary or secondary education.
If you are unable to evidence the above, then we will not be able to progress with your application at this time.
Shortlisting will take place on 2nd &5th August 2024.
Interviews will take place on 12th, 13, & 14th August 2024. No other interview dates will be available. Interview slots will be on a first come, first served basis. Please make yourself available across all dates if you are applying to avoid any disappointment.
Start date: First week January 2025
Person Specification
certificate
Essential
- Relevant degree qualification
- Proven record of previous academic attainment
- o Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
Desirable
- teaching qualification
- youth mental health first aid trained
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
- Experience of working with anxiety disorders
- Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders
- Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy)
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Working Knowledge of the educational system in England
- Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Proven commitment to continuous professional development
Person Specification
certificate
Essential
- Relevant degree qualification
- Proven record of previous academic attainment
- o Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
Desirable
- teaching qualification
- youth mental health first aid trained
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
- Experience of working with anxiety disorders
- Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders
- Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy)
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Working Knowledge of the educational system in England
- Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Proven commitment to continuous professional development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Pennine Care Mental health support teams
Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport & Tameside
Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport & Tameside
BL9 7TD
Employer's website
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
