Job summary
In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the new 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.
We are looking to recruit a trainee EMHP to join our Harrogate Team.
The successful candidates will attend an educational programme (2 days in University/3 days within the team per week) specifically for the role in partnership with Northumbria University.
The training programme is 12 months in duration.
Following successful completion of the 1 year programme you will be offered an NHS AfC Band 5 EMHP role.
All applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience, with a proven record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing or mental health.
Delivery of the programme will be provided through a combination of taught days withinUniversity, independent self-guided study days and experience gained in education wellbeing and mainstream mental health services.
Previous candidates may apply
Main duties of the job
The Wellbeing in Mind team has 3 functions:
1. Support the development of a whole-school or college approach to wellbeing. This can include, but is not limited to, supporting sites todevelop and implement mental health and wellbeing policies, development of resources, supporting campaigns and delivering training,assemblies and PHSE curriculum.
2. Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff. This is designed to support teaching staff to build their skills and confidencein supporting the wellbeing needs of their students/pupils. This is offered in both a formal and informal way.
3. Undertake direct assessments and intervention for young people within education. We offer a low intensity service model, predominantly using cognitive-behavioural therapy.
Each function accounts for a third of the team's workload
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder, under supervision and with support, will develop knowledge and practice skills in:
Delivering evidence-based interventions for young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.
Helping young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and, where appropriate, to manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.
Develop an understanding of what schools already do to support the emotional wellbeing and positive mental health of students
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder, under supervision and with support, will develop knowledge and practice skills in:
Delivering evidence-based interventions for young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.
Helping young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and, where appropriate, to manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.
Develop an understanding of what schools already do to support the emotional wellbeing and positive mental health of students
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent
- Meet the minimum training standards required by the University to undertake CWP training Literacy and Numeracy qualifications
Desirable
- Qualification related to childrens and young peoples services (e.g. youth work qualification)
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate - evidence of using computer programmes
- 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
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with people in a care setting (for example, private / third sector services, NHS, local authority provision)
Desirable
- Experience with working with children and young people or in an education setting
Other
Essential
- Time Management and Organisational Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate level or the equivalent
- Meet the minimum training standards required by the University to undertake CWP training Literacy and Numeracy qualifications
Desirable
- Qualification related to childrens and young peoples services (e.g. youth work qualification)
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate - evidence of using computer programmes
- 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
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with people in a care setting (for example, private / third sector services, NHS, local authority provision)
Desirable
- Experience with working with children and young people or in an education setting
Other
Essential
- Time Management and Organisational Skills
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).
