Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Job overview

Working within the MHST in Bradford and Craven District is a great opportunity for any qualified EMHP/CWP. The team is passionate and caring, with capacity to support individual growth and development.

Bradford MHST is leading the way in early intervention mental health support delivered in schools and colleges across the region.

The role of EMHP/CWP includes:

• Providing low intensity CBT assessments and interventions for mild to moderate mental health conditions with children and young people, delivered within schools, colleges and community settings
• Engaging in case management and clinical skills supervision
• Working alongside other professionals within mental health services
• Providing consultation and supportive signposting
• The successful applicant on appointment will receive additional training on developing, implementing and supporting a Whole School/College Approach to Mental Health.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work within a children and young people's mental health service delivering, under supervision: high-quality, brief, outcome focused, evidence-based interventions and guided self-help for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

The successful candidate will act as an interface between staff working in all emotional mental health services providing liaison, assessment, training, and consultation regarding the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and young people.

A key aspect of work as a member of the MHST will be to support education settings to create a positive ethos through Whole School and College Approaches (WSCA) to mental wellbeing. The successful applicant on appointment will receive additional training on developing, implementing and supporting a Whole School/College Approach to Mental Health.

This post will work under the direction of the Team Lead and senior MHST Practitioners within Bradford District Care Trust's MHST Service, including across primary, secondary, and further education settings.

The actual distribution of workload within these areas will depend on the demands of the service by agreement with the Clinical Lead.

Closing Date: 5th May 2026

Shortlisting Date:  6th May 2026

Interview Date: 20th May 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.