Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Overview

Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)Join to apply for the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role at Off the Record (Bristol).Details

Application Deadline:

14/09/2025Hours:

37.5 per week | 1 fteSalary:

OTR Band B | Starting salary £25,378Contract Type:

Initial 12 month training post with extension to permanent pending successful completion of qualificationRole and responsibilities

Trainee EMHPs will provide high quality, evidence-based support for children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety, low mood, and some behavioural needs.EMHPs are attached to both primary and secondary schools throughout the local area and work in collaboration with Mental Health Leads in educational settings, as well as the wider school community.Offer a combination of one-to-one Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) support and whole-school approach work, including workshops for pupils, staff training, and parent workshops.We are excited to announce expansion of our MHST offer to children and young people across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. MHSTs are delivered in partnership between Off the Record (OTR) and NHS CAMHS (AWP). This partnership makes our MHST unique, creative, and responsive to local community needs.Successful applicants will undertake a twelve-month Graduate or Postgraduate Diploma level training course delivered by the University of Exeter with guaranteed permanent employment within OTR on successful completion of training. The training and service experience will equip post holders with the knowledge, behaviours and skills to ensure high-quality, evidence-based mental health support for children and young people.Next EMHP training intake is likely to be January 2026. Exact start dates are to be confirmed.Webinars and application process

Webinars will be held; for details and to register please contact awp.mhstenquiries@nhs.net. To apply for this role, click the Apply now button below. For an informal chat about the role, email awp.mhstenquiries@nhs.net.Safeguarding and equality

OTR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Roles involving contact with young people require robust pre-employment checks and, where applicable, DBS and international checks in line with policy.OTR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and are dedicated to equal opportunity employment.Job pack

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