Educational Mental Health/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner


Location
Bromsgrove, England
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Profession
Mental health professionals
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
30 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

14 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Knowledge

    A good knowledge of relevant professional guidelines (BPS/ BABCP)

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of educational environments

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of safeguarding issues

  • Knowledge

    Working knowledge of emotional health issues and developments in CAMH Services

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence

  • Experience

    Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.

  • Experience

    Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders

  • Experience

    Use of therapeutic interventions within emotional health and wellbeing settings i.e. 1:1, and group work

  • Experience

    Post registration experience in emotional health and wellbeing assessment and care

  • Qualifications

    Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1 year “Education Mental Health Practitioner’ Course” or Children Wellbeing Practitioner qualification

  • Qualifications

    Current registration with relevant professional body (BPS/BABCP)

  • Additional Criteria

    Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

  • Skills & Abillities

    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats

  • Skills & Abillities

    IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and emails etc.

Desirable

5 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

  • Experience

    Experience of working with children and families is an educational setting.

  • Experience

    Working in a Multi-disciplinary team

  • Experience

    Working within a community/public health team

  • Qualifications

    A further relevant degree qualification

Job overview

Due to a recent promotion within the Wellbeing & Emotional Support Teams (WEST), Bromsgrove’s team are now seeking a qualified EMHP/CWP to join our fantastic growing team.

The WEST team is a forward-thinking, supportive, and dedicated group of professionals who are continually striving to develop and improve both individually and as a service. We provide high-quality, evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions to children and young people in schools and champion a whole-school approach to mental health. By working collaboratively with schools, we help foster environments where mental wellbeing is understood, valued, and supported.

We are dedicated to supporting the ongoing professional development of our staff and can offer a range of training and career progression opportunities. Together with flexible working arrangements, strong clinical supervision, and a supportive team culture, WEST provides an excellent environment in which to develop your career. For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

We are an enthusiastic and growing team at an exciting stage of development. As part of a newly established team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and shaping of the team, support the introduction of the service within schools, and help embed our work across a new wave of educational settings.

In this role, you will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity CBT interventions to children and young people, both individually and in groups, within your allocated schools. You will also play an active role in delivering Whole School Approach initiatives, supporting community engagement events, and ensuring that children and young people remain at the heart of everything you do.

Supported by an Operational Lead, Clinical Lead, and Senior Practitioners, you will manage a caseload, undertake assessments, develop care plans, and complete associated clinical documentation while maintaining fidelity to the low-intensity CBT model.

A sound understanding of safeguarding and risk management is essential. You will be supported through regular safeguarding supervision, alongside clinical skills supervisions and case management supervisions, to develop your confidence, knowledge, and practice.

In return, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking team that is committed to professional development, collaborative working, and delivering high-quality care to children and young people.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will work collaboratively with children, young people, families, school staff, and partner agencies, providing consultation, advice, and signposting where appropriate. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are therefore key to success in this role.

You will work in partnership with Educational Settings & Partners to improve the outcomes for CYP 5-18 years of age.

You will provide a high- quality service to CYP, families and school staff and will have regular communication with all.

You will promote knowledge of mental health & the prevention of mental health with children and members of the public.

You will be an active member of the team and support with service development as well as engage in service meetings.

You will act as a role model to colleagues and always seek to maintain the highest standards.

You will use your initiative and take responsibility for the quality of your work and the service you provide to patients.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Educational Mental Health/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in Bromsgrove, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.

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