Educational Mental Health Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
April 21, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Overview

This is a permanent Band 5 role within the Piece of Mind Mental Health Support Team (MHST), based in Darlington and delivered by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. The post offers an opportunity to work directly with children and young people in educational settings, supporting early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

The EMHP role sits within a wider national initiative to strengthen mental health provision in schools and colleges, focusing on early identification, evidence-based support, and prevention.

Service Context

The Mental Health Support Team works in partnership with:

  • Local schools and colleges
    Families and carers
    Educational staff and safeguarding teams
    Wider NHS mental health services

The service forms part of a regional approach across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby, aiming to improve access to timely mental health care for young people.

Key Responsibilities

As an Educational Mental Health Practitioner, you will:

  • Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues
    Provide structured 1:1 therapeutic support in education settings
    Run or contribute to group-based parenting programmes
    Support schools in developing whole-setting approaches to mental health and wellbeing
    Carry out mental health assessments and structured risk evaluations
    Develop care plans in collaboration with young people, families, and education staff
    Support early identification and prevention of mental health difficulties in schools
    Deliver training and awareness sessions for school staff
    Ensure accurate documentation and communication of clinical risk and intervention plans

Working Environment

  • Based at Darlington Memorial Hospital (Mulberry Centre, Rowan Building)
    School-based outreach work across education settings
    Full-time, permanent NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 role
    Collaborative multi-agency working with education and health professionals

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A BSc (Hons) in a relevant field
    Completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Mental Health Practice (HEE commissioned)
    Experience delivering therapeutic interventions with children and young people
    Ability to conduct mental health assessments and risk evaluations
    Experience working in or alongside educational settings
    Strong communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills
    A recovery-focused, values-driven approach to mental health care
    Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable experience includes delivering training or workshops for school staff.

Key Skills Required

  • One-to-one therapeutic intervention delivery
    Group facilitation (parenting programmes)
    Risk assessment and safeguarding practice
    Collaboration with schools and families
    Emotional wellbeing promotion in education environments
    Strong communication and engagement skills
    Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Salary & Contract

Band 5 Agenda for Change
£32,073 – £39,043 per annum
Permanent, full-time position

Visa & Eligibility

This role may be eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship depending on individual eligibility criteria.

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About the Employer

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across a large region in the North of England. The organisation focuses on integrated, compassionate, and recovery-oriented care, working closely with local communities and education providers.

Benefits

  • NHS pension scheme
    Annual leave entitlement under Agenda for Change
    Structured training and development opportunities
    Access to NHS staff discounts and wellbeing support
    Strong focus on career progression in child and adolescent mental health

Values and Purpose

The service is built around early intervention, inclusion, and recovery. It aims to ensure that every child and young person has access to timely mental health support within their own educational environment, reducing barriers to care and improving long-term wellbeing.

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