Vacancy Introduction
Do you want to be part of a dynamic, passionate and nationally recognised Mental Health Support Team? We are seeking candidates who are motivated in ensuring a high-quality early intervention work is provided for children, young people and families across Leeds.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the MindMate Support Team (MMST) who aspire to improve mental health and wellbeing across the city. Having gained further funding to expand the team, we are looking to recruit a number of Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (TEMHPs). ). These positions within the Team will be Development Posts and subject to completion and passing of your training period, as agreed through your current University. After successful completion you will progress to Pay Band 5. This has been driven from the Green Paper (2017) to transform Young Peoples Mental Health by focussing on early intervention.
Candidates will be offered a Health Education England (HEE) funded place to train at the University of Sheffield, in delivering Low Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (LI- CBT) evidence-based early interventions, and Whole Setting Approach initiatives (WSA) within education settings. Candidates will work within a clinical team to ensure mild to moderate mental health and emotion wellbeing support is provided.
Candidates will also work closely with education settings in the form of assemblies, workshops, groups and staff training, supporting with their ‘WSA' to Mental Health.
Candidates will work within a clinical team to manage their own workload independently, with supervisor support within the clinical area. They will support the assessment of children & young people (CYP) and implementation of programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence & knowledge.
Candidates under supervision and with support, will develop knowledge & practice skills in delivering evidence-based intervention for CYP in education setting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Helping CYP within the settings who present with more severe problems to access more specialist services.
Candidates will support/facilitate staff in education settings to identify, and where appropriate, manage issues related to mental health & wellbeing. This will involve working closely in education settings and playing a pivotal part of developing and delivering whole setting/school approach work.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job.
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
