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Compass-ukorg Hiring for Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner Job at Derby, England , UK Full Time
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About The Role
Training salary £23,949 p.a. Following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma, salary will rise to Band E £27,043 – £33,482 p.a.
Compass is delighted to have been selected as the new provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings in the city of Derby and Derbyshire. Building on the work of the Changing Lives programme we are now recruiting to a range of new roles in the enhanced services which will start on 01 January 2023.
Do you have the passion and drive to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and the community?
The Opportunity
Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners will be recruited to commence in our MHST from 01 January 2023 undertaking a year in supported part-time study at Derby University whilst developing skills and building confidence in mental health practice within the team and supporting schools to enhance the approach to emotional wellbeing in the school community.
This role is a real opportunity to help shape the services we provide and to launch your career in mental health support to children, young people and families.
You will deliver short term low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions for children and young people aged 5 -19 years with anxiety, low mood, common challenging behaviours, family and peer relationship difficulties, difficulty adjusting to change or managing emotions in educational settings.
About You
You will have to demonstrate in your application that you have the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience. Experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is desirable. Candidates who do not have an undergraduate degree may still apply but any offer of employment will be conditional on submission of a 1000-word critical writing piece assessed by the university.
Trainee EMHP’s must undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings, a degree Level 7 qualification at Derby University commencing January 2023. During term time you will be required to undertake training two days per week whilst working within the team 3 days per week developing the skills and enhancing the knowledge gained in training; working under supervision with children, young people, families and in education settings.
On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHP’s will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities and work as a qualified EMHP as autonomous and responsible practitioners within their scope of practice, alongside education colleagues, delivering schools’ overarching approach to providing mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people.
Trainee EMHP’s will also work with educational staff to build on and develop evidenced-based Whole School Approaches.
About Us
Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days’ holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Generous contributory pension scheme (14.3% employer contribution)
- Family-friendly policies
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual performance / salary review
Closing date: 7 November 2022
Interview dates: 15 November 2022 & 17 November 2022.
Please note as part of the selection process any shortlisted applications will be submitted to Derby University before an interview can be offered.
We value diversity at Compass and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
