Job Description

Qualified EMHP Post in Oldham MHST #joinUsBeYou
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Oldham Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
Delivering Evidence-Based CBT Interventions for children and young people, with mild to moderate mental health problems, in Education Settings.
Applicants must have successfully completed the 1year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)'course in order to be considered for shortlisting.
We welcome applications from qualified EMHP's and Trainee EMHPs who are due to finish their training in January 2025.
You must have registration as an EMHP or have an in-progress application for registration as an EMHP with BABCP or BPS. This will be verified at interview and during pre-employment checks.
We are looking for qualified EMHPs, with mental health experience, who can provide low intensity evidenced based CBT interventions and are passionate about young person-centred practice.
Successful candidates will play an important part in the in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people in education settings.
You will be empowered to shape and build the service with further education settings in Oldham. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.
Main duties of the job
Delivering outcome focused, Evidence-Based Interventions in Educational Settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Developing skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
Developing and practicing Evidence-Based skills and working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of treatment plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.
Work in collaboration with children and young people and where appropriate parents/carers to formulate and develop agreed treatment plan.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
311-HYM652-25-C
Job locations
Oldham Mental Health Support Team
Positive Steps, 80 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1DJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification and ensure you relate your supporting information section to the criteria below as this is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification and ensure you relate your supporting information section to the criteria below as this is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of managing a caseload of children and young people with a range of mild and moderate mental health needs
• Working within a community mental health setting.
• Experience of delivering evidence based psychological interventions
• Experience of delivering groupbased interventions.
• Experience of providing psychological interventions in Educational Settings
• Experience of working with children and families and a hospital or community setting.
• Experience of working within mental health service

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of CYP-IAPT Principles including the use of Routine Outcome Measures
• An understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of multi-agency working for children and families in the community.
• An understanding of Child Development.
• Working Knowledge of the educational system in England
• Understanding how difficulties can be maintained by the wider system and family.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to assess, plan and implement care programmes for young people with complex emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
• Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively, verbally and non-verbally with young people and their families. Insight into clients' perceptions and ability to empathise
• Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing emotional and or mental health problems.
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions.

Qualifications
Essential

• Graduate Diploma in Educational Health Practice for Children and Young People (EMHP Qualification). . BABCP and or BPS registered as an EMHP

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of managing a caseload of children and young people with a range of mild and moderate mental health needs
• Working within a community mental health setting.
• Experience of delivering evidence based psychological interventions
• Experience of delivering groupbased interventions.
• Experience of providing psychological interventions in Educational Settings
• Experience of working with children and families and a hospital or community setting.
• Experience of working within mental health service

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of CYP-IAPT Principles including the use of Routine Outcome Measures
• An understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of multi-agency working for children and families in the community.
• An understanding of Child Development.
• Working Knowledge of the educational system in England
• Understanding how difficulties can be maintained by the wider system and family.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to assess, plan and implement care programmes for young people with complex emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
• Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively, verbally and non-verbally with young people and their families. Insight into clients' perceptions and ability to empathise
• Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing emotional and or mental health problems.
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions.

Qualifications
Essential

• Graduate Diploma in Educational Health Practice for Children and Young People (EMHP Qualification). . BABCP and or BPS registered as an EMHP

Skills Required