ABOUT US Work For Us Current Vacancies Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people and families? Are you a people person, able to work autonomously and collaboratively to make a difference? Are you an enthusiastic multi-tasker and passionate about mental health and wellbeing? Have you got experience of working with children and young people for a minimum of 2 years? Young Somerset is seeking to recruit a new wave of Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners to start in September 2024. An opportunity to join our dynamic and ever-growing Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. We believe in looking after our staff, recognising good practice, and providing opportunities for progression and development. As a Trainee EMHP you will be joining a diverse team offering both clinical and non-clinical support to young people and families across Somerset. You will be working with a variety of partners in a range of community settings including schools and shared spaces across the county. As part of Young Somerset, you will also have the opportunity to learn and be involved in the wider work of our organisation. EMHPs deliver low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (LI-CBT) to children, young people and families in Somerset, either 1:1 or in a group. EMHPs also deliver the whole school approach to mental health by supporting schools to embed a mentally healthy culture and environment. EMHPs will be working as part of the Mental Health Support Team which is delivered in partnership with Somerset Foundation Trust CAMHS service and supported by Somerset Council Educational Psychology Service. The post holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider (this will be hybrid study either in Exeter or Bristol), as specified within the National Low Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills. At Young Somerset our work goes further for young people by inspiring them and collaborating widely for high quality outcomes. We are currently operating through a blend of digital and face to face work. The role may also require some countywide travel. Please read the job description along with Young Somerset’s Competency Framework For an informal chat about the EMHP role, please contact: Gemma Fitzjohn, Service Manager or Alex Murphy, Team Leader Email: [email protected] [email protected] Salary: £24,379 Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Start Date: September 2024 - date to be confirmed Closing Date: Midday - Friday 10th May 2024 Interview Date/s: 16th May -Selection Day-venue TBC Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd May -Formal interviews for shortlisted candidates-venue TBC To apply, complete the application form and disability questionnaire and email to [email protected]. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held at a location to be confirmed. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. To discover more about working for Young Somerset, click here: https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/why-work-for-us