Education Mental Health Practitioner

3 permanent positions with a provisional funding end date of March 20263 Fixed Term contracts (Maternity Cover) until July 2026£26,100 per annumFull Time 35 hours per weekThe Children's Society has vacancies for Education Mental Health Practitioners within our Rise Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Newcastle & Gateshead. The Rise service offers evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, as well as supporting settings to develop their whole school/college approach to mental health.Practitioners work out of identified schools but can also access The Children's society offices in Newcastle & Gateshead.We are seeking an EMHP-trained Practitioner with:-HEE PG Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice for children & young people-Evidence of working in settings with people age 0-18 (predominantly 0-17) who have emotional, behavioural and/or mental health difficulties.-Evidence of providing 1:1 session and groups.-Evidence of working in a person-centred approach.-Evidence of assessments and Outcome toolsINFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETYThe Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.BenefitsEnhanced Annual leave 28 days length of service extra 2 after 2 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days plus bank holidays.Free eye test claim backPension match contribution up to 8% can opt outLife Assurance death in service 4 x salary gets paid to nominated person.Cycle to work 39% of bike costs can be spread across the year770 retailers' discounts offered with You Star App.All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communitiesThe Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview.The closing date for applications is Midnight on 24th July.Interviews to be confirmed.For an application pack please visit the web site you wish to discuss these roles further, please do not hesitate to email @.uk

Created: 2025-07-18