Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner

Dorset Mental Health Support Teams in Schools are seeking Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners to work Pan Dorset.

We are seeking enthusiastic staff who are passionate about children’s mental health. You will need to have completed an accredited PGDip EMHP training course with one of the recognised universities to be eligible for this role.

The Mental Health Support Teams work with children, young people and their families with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in a variety of education settings.

You will work autonomously within the scope of your training, experience and local job description, with appropriate supervision, you will provide high-quality mental health support for children and young people in education settings.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Identify those who require additional or specialist support and facilitating access to appropriate services.
• Work collaboratively with school and college staff to support the identification and management of mental health and wellbeing needs.
• Build effective partnerships with education settings to improve access to mental health support.
• Promote integrated care by working across education and mental health services.
• Use your professional knowledge and skills to deliver safe, effective and person-centred support.
• Work within professional, organisational and clinical governance frameworks, seeking supervision and support where appropriate.
• Promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in partnership with children, young people, families, carers and education professionals.

At Dorset Health Care we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Nova Bovaird

Job title:

Clinical Service Lead Email address:  Telephone number:

Nova Bovaird, Clinical Lead for BCP