Primary Care Services Hiring for Education Mental Health Practitioner Job at Norwich, England , UK Full Time

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The post advertised is permanent and full-time.

The scale for this post is grade 7 point 27, £26,170.00 per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week.

Your base will be King’s Lynn or North Norfolk, with periodic visits to the Hub in Norwich.

The role of the Education Mental Health Practitioner within MHSTs is pivotal in improving access to evidence-based intervention at the earliest opportunity. Working alongside school staff, you will develop a positive culture which allows children and young people to talk about their mental health without fear of being stigmatised and develop a whole school approach to educating pupils positive steps to stay mentally well and recognise when support is needed.

As the post holder you will have interest in the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Early intervention and the ability to engage with a wide range of professionals. You will have experience of working with children, young people and parents and have an understanding or knowledge of a range of presenting mental health difficulties and challenging behaviour.

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF SUITABLE APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED.

All reference requests will be made to your employer/previous employers’ HR Department, covering the previous 3 years of employment.

We actively promote equal opportunities and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible people regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment.

Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. All staff with patient contact will need to have gained clearance through an enhanced DBS check prior to working in these roles. All posts are subject to a probationary period.
Please note interview expenses are not subsidised or reimbursed by this organisation.