Education Mental Health Practitioner
Accepting applications until: 27-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 27-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Manchester Thrive in Education
- Cyfeiriad
- Millennium Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street
- Tref
- Manchester
- Cod post
- M14 4SL
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: Monday to Friday, 9-5pm, including school holidays
- Oriau
- Full time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Cyflog
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata)
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Education Mental Health Practitioner
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Manchester University Foundation Trust were successful in their bid to be allocated funding as part of the governments green paper ambitions to transform children and young people’s mental health support in England. The Mental Health Support Teams in Manchester, Salford and Trafford will form part of a Thrive In Education model working in an integrated manner with our partnership agencies from the voluntary sector and provide ‘Getting Help’ and ‘Getting Advice’ as part of the MFT Thrive offer.
This is a really exciting time to be part of an innovative and ambitious MHST that delivers high quality care and excellent outcomes to the young people, schools and colleges in Manchester.
The Manchester MHST, Thrive In Education team works flexibly in, and around Manchester's educational settings, working alongside education colleagues to develop and provide preventive and early help support to meet the needs of their pupils experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, mainly anxiety and low mood .
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Manchester MHST Thrive In Education Team has three core functions:-
To deliver evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Support the mental health leads in schools/colleges to deliver a whole school approach to wellbeing and mental health.
Provide advice and guidance to education staff and liaise with specialist services to support children and young people to remain in education through the right support
The team work closely with our education colleagues to develop and provide preventive, evidence based interventions that support those young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. This includes offering evidence based individual and group sessions to young people and parent/carers; staff training; consultation and advice; liaison & signposting to other relevant support or CAMHS services across Manchester.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
| Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time. |
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
| To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one-stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. |
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- A recognised qualification in any of the below: • A qualified children and young person’s low intensity CBT practitioner • PG Dip CBT • Mental health/Children's nurse • Occupational Therapy • Social work • Speech & Language Therapist • Occupational Therapist • Registered / accredited with relevant regulatory body (or awaiting registration/accreditation)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Degree educated in relevant area such as Psychology, Health and Social Care, Child Development
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties.
- Experience of delivering low intensity interventions in school and education environments as part of IAPT training.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding.
- Experience of gathering clinical evidence, reports and information as part of signposting to other internal or external pathways.
- Experience of providing evidenced based assessments, formulations and treatment packages.
- Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies within a community model.
- Experience of caseload management, working within a multi-disciplinary mental health setting.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and impact on clinical practice.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families in CAMHS or a community setting
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Sara Yunus or Nikki Farmer
- Teitl y swydd
- Service Lead, ManchesterThrive in Education
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0161 549 6235
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