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We are Kirklees MHST and we have an exciting opportunity to recruit Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join our growing team. Have you got experience in working with Children and Young People delivering wellbeing or mental health support and advice? Would you like to take on a new challenge and complete a qualification in low intensity CBT?

Job SummaryWe are Kirklees MHST and we have an exciting opportunity to recruit Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join our growing team. Have you got experience in working with Children and Young People delivering wellbeing or mental health support and advice? Would you like to take on a new challenge and complete a qualification in low intensity CBT?

We are seeking applicants to join our Mental Health Support Team Kirklees Keep In Mind who cover all of the schools in Kirklees. This is an exciting time to join our team which deliver evidence based interventions to children within our schools with mild to moderate mental health conditions. Focusing on early intervention we also provide training and workshops to schools using the whole school approach, which enables schools to provide a culture of wellbeing for all their pupils.

You will be enrolled in the Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings qualification at the University of Sheffield. During term time you will be required to attend the university for two days per week for 12 months.

For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will go to university and have time in service where you put the theory you learn into practice providing low intensity CBT interventions to young people and their families with mild to moderate mental health conditions under the expert supervision of our senior staff.

You will deliver workshops and assemblies as required by schools on a variety of subjects according to the need of their students.

You will develop and form relationships with key wellbeing staff within the schools to promote and provide support in accessing our service.

You will work collaboratively with the wider MHST (KKIM) team including parent and community workers, educational psychologists and engagement officers to develop knowledge in all areas of holistic care.

You will form links with external agencies to increase your knowledge of services available in this area. You will use this knowledge to inform the team and to utilise when signposting young people.

You will be involved in co-delivering parent workshops to equip parents with the tools to manage their children''s anxieties and worries.

Notes:

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

About UsWe are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means we’re accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we’re run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Details

Date posted: 19 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change (Band 4)

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Location: Folly Hall Mills, St Thomas'' Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LT

Job Description and Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience; proven academic record or prior learning in Child Development, Well-being or Mental Health; English and Maths at Level 2.

Desirable Qualifications:

Relevant Degree; Teaching or education qualification.

Essential Experience:

Previous experience with children and young people and their families in Health or Education settings; experience with social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in healthcare or education settings; multiagency working.

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent oral and written communication; self-motivated learner; ability to monitor progress toward learning objectives.

Desirable Skills:

Engaging with children, young people and families; ability to work collaboratively with parents, colleagues and partner agencies.

Physical Attributes:

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post; satisfactory sickness record in the last 2 years.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the English educational system; knowledge of child development, wellbeing or mental health.

Desirable Knowledge:

Knowledge of safeguarding, capacity and consent issues, and whole school approach to mental health.

Disclosure and SafeguardingThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.

EmployerSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust, Folly Hall Mills, St Thomas'' Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LT

Seniority levelInternship

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

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