[ref. u2984000] Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner

Following successful completion of the course you will be then be required to make a separate application to the band 5 substantive position with the Trust.

• time educational programme specifically for the role in partnership with the University of Southampton, gaining credits towards either at graduate or postgraduate level qualification (depending on level of previous academic study).

To enable this, all applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience, with a proven record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing or mental health.

The training programme for this post starts January 2024, is 12 months in duration and will consist of academic and supervised practice learning across mental health services and educational settings, such as primary and secondary schools, and further education colleges.

Delivery of the programme will be provided through a combination of taught days within a University, independent self-guided study days and experience gained in education wellbeing and mainstream mental health services .

• Working with children, young people and their parents/carers to support self-management including development of plans for specific interventions and agreeing outcomes;
• Learning to manage own caseload, gaining the necessary skills to practice a range of interventions such as guided self-help;
• Preparing and presenting caseload information to supervisors;
• Working with colleagues to provide better access to specialist mental health services and supporting referrals where required;
• Supporting colleagues in education to identify and manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.

• all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.