Job summary

We are looking for 2 individuals who are ready to train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). You will undertake a funded one-year training programme while working under supervision to deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions to children, young people and their families in educational settings. A full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Work within a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to increase and improve emotional and mental health provision within educational settings for 5-18 year olds in Westminster and RBKCWork in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties
• Contribute to whole-school approaches and the development of individual or group clinical materials under the direction of the wider team
• Complete the KCL PG Dip in CYP-PT: Therapy (EMHP pathway), combining academic study with supervised clinical practice, assessment and outcome-focused intervention

You are:

Able to study at degree level (degree preferred but not essential) and passionate about working with children and young people Experienced of working with children, young people or their families in an educational or mental health setting Eager to deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT informed guided self help) under supervision and make a difference within our MHST Committed to developing skills in supporting mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and related difficulties

About us

With the need for mental health support at an all-time high, choice is shrinking and services are being stretched. We believe everyone deserves better. At Allkind, we offer support across the whole mental health spectrum for people of all ages, from infants to older adults. Weve been listening to our communities for over 40 years, and its clear theres no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental health care. Were determined to make sure all kinds of people are supported through their mental health challenges, so they can live the life they deserve. Welcome to mental health support with kindness at its heart.