Education Mental Health Practitioner​/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Education Mental Health Practitioner / Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

The closing date is 18 March 2026.

At NELFT, we’re proud to be the largest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England. Our services across Southend, Essex, and Thurrock currently support over 150 schools, delivering vital mental health care to children and young people aged 4 to 18.

Our MHSTs offer evidence‑based individual and group interventions within educational settings, helping children manage mild to moderate mental health challenges. We’re deeply committed to whole‑school approaches that foster lasting, positive mental health outcomes across entire communities.

We’re more than just a service – we’re a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values compassion, innovation, and support. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Early intervention & prevention at the heart of everything we do
• Friendly, inclusive culture where your voice matters
• Flexible working options to support your work‑life balance
• Ongoing CPD opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• A supportive environment where we lift each other up and work together to improve mental health in our community

As a practitioner, you’ll work in close partnership with schools, helping children and young people (CYP) aged 4‑18 manage mild to moderate mental health difficulties. You’ll also support their families in building confidence and resilience through:

• 1:1 therapeutic sessions
• Group interventions
• Whole‑school mental health initiatives

• Delivering evidence‑based interventions in primary, secondary, and higher education settings
• Conducting comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, care plans, and reviews
• Using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) and clinical tools to guide and improve practice
• Collaborating with schools to map and plan service delivery tailored to their needs
• Working alongside fellow EMHPs/CWPs and Senior Mental Health Practitioners to support your development

You will be a qualified EMHP or CWP, confident in working independently within your scope of practice, and experienced in supporting CYP in educational environments. You bring compassion, clinical skill, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do.

You must be able to travel across Colchester, Clacton, and Harwich (vehicle access required).

• A supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Support to register with BABCP or BPS during your probationary period
• Flexible working options to support your wellbeing

Base:
The nominated base for North East Essex is 900 The Crescent, Colchester.

Our Values 2025–2030:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Probationary period:
This post will be subject to a probationary period.

For full details about this role and what it is like to work at North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

• Have you completed the EMHP or CWP training course?
• Please confirm the university where you completed your training.
• Let us know which organization you are seeking professional accreditation through.

If you have not completed the EMHP/CWP course or cannot provide evidence of this, unfortunately, you will not be shortlisted.

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High‑Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

• Successful completion of either Education Mental Health Practitioner or CWP PgDip course.
• Applicant can demonstrate they have applied for Wellbeing Practitioner registration with BABCP or BPS.

• Appropriate registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a Wellbeing…