Education Mental Health​/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Education Mental Health/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Are you passionate about empowering children & young people?

Due to a recent promotion and growth within the Wellbeing & Emotional Support Teams (WEST), South Worcestershire, and Wyre Forest teams we are now seeking qualified EMHP and/or CWP to join our fantastic localities.

The WEST team are a forward thinking, supportive & hardworking team that is continuously developing as individuals and a service. We provide high quality, evidence-based CBT interventions to Children & Young People in Schools, Colleges and focus on a Whole School Approach to make the schools, Colleges we work with a mentally healthy environment for CYP.

We are a supportive team & you will be given a full induction with shadowing, alongside development & training opportunities. We will provide you with resources to develop & progress should this be something you wish to do, as well as flexibility and a wealth of support, making the WEST environment a great place to work. If you would like to discuss this role further, please get in touch with the Recruiting Manager.

These are full time posts, but we would consider applicants looking for part time and will consider 30 hours minimum.

Work base will be discussed and confirmed at interview.

We are a busy service, covering schools and higher education colleges in Worcestershire. You will be delivering low intensity CBT interventions (1:1 or group) in your aligned schools as well as delivering Whole School Approach activities, keeping the CYP at the heart of everything you do.

Under the support of operational lead, clinical lead & senior practitioners you will manage a caseload of patients and complete assessments, care plans & other relevant documentation whilst maintaining the fidelity of the low intensity CBT model.

An understanding of risk management & safeguarding is imperative for this role, and you will be supported with managing this within the team.

You will also receive regular case management & clinical skills supervision to support you clinically as well as participate in MDT/screening meetings.

You will work closely with families, school staff & other professions and at times deliver consultations & signposting advice to other agencies. Thus, strong interpersonal skills are key.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• IT competency
• Able to drive with a full driving licence and have access to…