Visa Note
While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship to eligible international candidates, all applicants must verify their UK work visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying. Immigration rules and requirements may change, and individual circumstances will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to join our well-established Mental Health Support Team in South Tees, Northeast England. This exciting opportunity allows you to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people across educational and community settings, making a real difference in young lives while developing your career in the UK’s healthcare sector.
Company Information
Changing Futures North East is a reputable charity with over 25 years of experience supporting children, young people, and families. We are proud partners in several mental health support services across Hartlepool and Teesside. Our organization helps children and families thrive through strong, healthy relationships and is committed to making a positive impact in our communities.
Location and Work Environment
This role is based in the South Tees area in the Northeast of England, specifically supporting children, young people and schools in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland. You will work with the well-established and successful trailblazer Mental Health Support Teams (MHST), known as the InsideOut Team. The position involves working across both educational settings and community environments, providing diverse experience in mental health support.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary ranging from £30,478 to £32,877 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications. This full-time, permanent position includes opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment. The salary reflects the importance of this role and the specialized skills required to support children’s mental health effectively.
Key Responsibilities
As a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner, you will deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems. Your primary responsibilities include delivering interventions primarily in educational settings, but also in community environments. You will help children and young people access more specialist services when they present with more severe problems, and support school staff in identifying and managing mental health and well-being issues.
Specific Duties
Your role will involve working with and within education environments to improve access to specialist mental health services. You will support schools in developing strategies and activities that promote emotional well-being and positive mental health. Additionally, you will use your skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver services that build upon and reinforce existing initiatives within educational settings rather than replacing them.
Professional Relationships
You will establish and maintain key professional relationships including with Designated Mental Health Leads in educational settings, identified school settings, Mental Health Support Team colleagues, your Line Manager/Case Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and other local mental health providers. These relationships are essential for effective collaboration and service delivery.
Therapeutic Practice
You will conduct assessments and deliver outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Working in partnership with children, young people, their families, and educators, you will support the self-management of presenting difficulties and develop intervention plans with agreed outcomes.
Risk Management
Accurate risk assessment and management will be a crucial aspect of your role. You will undertake and record precise risk assessments and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures, including safeguarding protocols of educational settings and Local Safeguarding Board guidance.
Caseload Management
You will practice and demonstrate the ability to manage your own caseload effectively in conjunction with team requirements. This includes attending multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings when appropriate, keeping clear and professionally coherent records of all activities, and using outcome data to inform decision-making processes.
Professional Development
As a healthcare professional in the UK, you will be expected to maintain standards of your own professional practice according to both your employer’s requirements and any relevant Higher Education Institution standards. You will participate in individual performance reviews, respond to agreed objectives, and maintain up-to-date Continuous Professional Development records.
Required Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, you must have completed the NHSE commissioned postgraduate Education Mental Health Practitioner program, also known as Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Studies in the Education Environment. This specific qualification is essential for this role and must be fully completed before appointment.
Essential Experience
You must have previous experience working within a Mental Health Support Team for schools, either as a trainee or qualified EMHP. Additionally, you need experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others, as well as experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders. These experiences demonstrate your ability to function effectively in this role.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, having a further relevant degree qualification or being Youth Mental Health First Aid trained would be advantageous. These additional qualifications would complement your core EMHP training and demonstrate your commitment to ongoing professional development in children’s mental health.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are team players with excellent time management and organizational skills. You must be able to drive and have the use of your own car for travel requirements. The role requires individuals who can meet the physical requirements after reasonable adjustments have been made, possess a current satisfactory DBS disclosure, and have the ability to manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseloads.
Specialist Experience
Essential specialist experience includes working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, anxiety disorders, and affective (mood) disorders. You should also have experience delivering specific therapeutic interventions such as CBT or solution-focused brief therapy to children, young people, or their families.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This is a standard requirement for all roles involving work with children and vulnerable young people in the UK.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. The employer has confirmed they can provide a certificate of sponsorship to eligible candidates who meet the visa requirements. For detailed information about UK visa requirements, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow the exact application instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website. International applicants should follow this additional checklist:
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa or other appropriate UK work visa
- Gather required documentation including proof of qualifications and professional experience
- Prepare a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience with EMHP work
- Contact the employer admin@changingfuturesne.co.uk or 01429891444 to discuss sponsorship requirements before applying
- Ensure you have all required criminal record checks from any countries where you have lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years
Contact Information
For questions about this job, please contact Admin at admin@changingfuturesne.co.uk or call 01429891444. We welcome inquiries from international candidates regarding visa sponsorship requirements and the application process. Please allow 3-5 working days for a response to visa-related inquiries.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 16 January 2026. We encourage early applications, particularly from international candidates who may require additional time for visa processing and documentation preparation. Late applications will not be considered.
Equal Opportunities
Changing Futures North East is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment where all employees can thrive.
About InsideOut
The InsideOut Team is our well-established and successful trailblazer Mental Health Support Team (MHST) serving the South Tees area. We pride ourselves on having a strong team culture and excellent support mechanisms in place to help our practitioners succeed in their roles and provide the best possible care for children and young people.
Professional Support
As an employee, you will receive comprehensive professional support including regular clinical supervision, access to ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive team environment. We are committed to your professional development and will provide you with the resources needed to excel in your role as an Education Mental Health Practitioner.
Further Information
For more information about Changing Futures North East, please visit our website at https://www.changingfuturesne.co.uk. You can also learn more about the InsideOut Team at https://www.insideoutmhst.co.uk. Our privacy notice is available at https://www.changingfuturesne.co.uk/privacy-policy/.