Job Description

At NELFT, we're proud to be thelargest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs)in England. Our services acrossSouthend, Essex, and Thurrockcurrently supportover 150 schools, delivering vital mental health care to children and young people aged4 to 18.
Our MHSTs offerevidence-based individual and group interventionswithin educational settings, helping children managemild to moderate mental health challenges. We're deeply committed to whole-school approachesthat foster lasting, positive mental health outcomes across entire communities. We're Growing -- And We Want You on Our Team
Our South-West Essex Team is looking for two passionate, qualified practitioners to join our service. If you hold a qualification in one of the following, we'd love to hear from you:

• Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
• Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

Why Join Us?
We're more than just a service -- we're acollaborative, multidisciplinary teamthat values compassion, innovation, and support. Here's what makes us stand out:

• Early intervention & preventionat the heart of everything we do
• Friendly, inclusive culturewhere your voice matters
• Flexible working optionsto support your work-life balance
• Ongoing CPD opportunitiesto help you grow and thrive
• A supportive environmentwhere we lift each other up and work together to improve mental health in our community

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that truly cares, we'd love to welcome you.
Main duties of the job
As a practitioner, you'll work in close partnership with schools, helping children and young people (CYP) aged 4-18 managemild to moderate mental health difficulties. You'll also support their families in building confidence and resilience through:

• 1:1 therapeutic sessions
• Group interventions
• Whole-school mental health initiatives

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliveringevidence-based interventionsin primary, secondary, and higher education settings
• Conductingcomprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, care plans, and reviews
• UsingRoutine Outcome Measures (ROMs)and clinical tools to guide and improve practice
• Collaborating with schools tomap and plan service deliverytailored to their needs
• Working alongside fellowEMHPs/CWPs and Senior Mental Health Practitionersto support your development

What We're Looking For
You'll be aqualified EMHP or CWP, confident in working independently within your scope of practice, and experienced in supporting CYP in educational environments. You'll bring compassion, clinical skill, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do.
You must be able to travel across Basildon, Thurrock and Brentwood and Billericay (vehicle access required). What We Offer

• A supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities forContinual Professional Development (CPD)
• Support to register with BABCP or BPSduring your probationary period

About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They are:We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT - NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
Base
This post requires the successful applicant to work agilely between NELFT sites and educational settings therefore a divers licence is required. Some travel around the county is also expected. The nominated base for South West Essex is Phoenix House Basildon.
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Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of 1,303 and a maximum payment of 2,198 per annum, pro rata for part time
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum plus HCA's
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
395-EC385-25
Job locations
Phoenix House
Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SS143EZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ready to Apply? Heres What You Need to Know
For full details about this role and what its like to work atNorth East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), please refer to theattached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to use these documents to guide your application. Important Information Before You Apply
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process. Application Checklist
Before submitting your application, please ensure youve addressed the following: * Have you completed theEMHP or CWP training course?

• Please confirm the universitywhere you completed your training.
• Let us know which organisation you are seekingprofessional accreditationthrough.

If you have not completed the EMHP/CWP course or cannot provide evidence of this, unfortunately, you will not be shortlisted. Job description
Job responsibilities
Ready to Apply? Heres What You Need to Know
For full details about this role and what its like to work atNorth East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), please refer to theattached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to use these documents to guide your application. Important Information Before You Apply
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process. Application Checklist
Before submitting your application, please ensure youve addressed the following: * Have you completed theEMHP or CWP training course?

• Please confirm the universitywhere you completed your training.
• Let us know which organisation you are seekingprofessional accreditationthrough.

If you have not completed the EMHP/CWP course or cannot provide evidence of this, unfortunately, you will not be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Successful completion of either Education Mental Health Practitioner or CWP PgDip course.
• Applicant can demonstrate they have applied for Wellbeing Practitioner registration with BABCP or BPS.

Desirable

• Appropriate registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a Wellbeing Practitioner.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of the delivery of CBT-informed therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families, including as a trainee.

Skills
Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Travel
Essential

• To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Successful completion of either Education Mental Health Practitioner or CWP PgDip course.
• Applicant can demonstrate they have applied for Wellbeing Practitioner registration with BABCP or BPS.

Desirable

• Appropriate registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a Wellbeing Practitioner.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of the delivery of CBT-informed therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families, including as a trainee.

Skills
Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Travel
Essential

• To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area

Skills Required