Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a dynamic, passionate and nationally recognised Mental Health Support Team?

We are seeking candidates who are motivated in ensuring a high-quality early intervention work is provided for children, young people and families across Leeds

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the MindMate Support Team (MMST) who aspire to improve mental health and wellbeing across the city. We are looking to recruit a number of Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (TEMHPs).

This has been driven from the Green Paper (2017) to transform Young Peoples Mental Health by focussing on early intervention. Candidates will be offered a place to train at the University of Sheffield, in delivering Low Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (LI- CBT) evidence-based early interventions, and Whole Setting Approach initiatives (WSA) within education settings.

Candidates will work within a clinical team to ensure mild to moderate mental health and emotion wellbeing support is provided. Candidates will also work closely with education settings in the form of assemblies, workshops, groups and staff training, supporting with their WSA' to Mental Health.

We are recruiting Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners to commence on the EMHP course in Feb 2027. Candidates will also have to interview successfully with the university of Sheffield.

What's in it for you?

• Generous annual leave and NHS pension. Wellbeing support. AFC pay progression. NHS service continuity honoured.

Main duties of the job

Requirements:

• Level 6 qualification.
• Experience with children or young people.
• Not previously attended EMHP training.
• Passion for improving mental health outcomes.

We value wellbeing, work life balance and offer hybrid working. Join our team and make a difference. Candidates will work within a clinical team to manage their own workload independently, with supervisor support within the clinical area.

They will support the assessment of children & young people (CYP) and implementation of programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence & knowledge.

Candidates under supervision and with support, will develop knowledge & practice skills in delivering evidence-based intervention for CYP in education setting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Helping CYP within the settings who present with more severe problems to access more specialist services. Candidates will support/facilitate staff in education settings to identify, and where appropriate, manage issues related to mental health & wellbeing.This will involve working closely in education settings and playing a pivotal part of developing and delivering whole setting/school approach work.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Please also review the University EMHP Candidate Information Pack attached.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

• Date posted: 10 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VPE468BD41
• Job locations: White Rose Office Park, Building 3, Leeds, LS11 0DL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.