Job Title: Specialist Mental Health Lead Practitioner
Location: Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £44,578 – £49,206, Speech and Language UK’s Therapy Pay Band T5.1 – T5.5
Working pattern: full time, 35 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks during the school closure period.
Start Date: March / April 2025 (ASAP)
Role Overview
Dawn House School is seeking a Specialist Mental Health Lead Practitioner to lead and manage our integrated mental health and wellbeing service.
Key Responsibilities
* Be the driving force behind the mental health and wellbeing services, supporting students, families, and staff.
* Lead innovative programs and evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
* Provide expert advice to senior leaders, shaping the future of mental health services.
* Foster strong relationships with external agencies, ensuring the best outcomes for our students.
What we are looking for
* Qualifications: A relevant degree and professional registration (e.g., BABCP, HCPC), plus post-qualification experience in mental health.
* Skills: Expertise in therapeutic interventions, leadership, and multi-agency collaboration.
* Experience: At least 5 years post-qualification with a background in mental health services for children and young people.
About Us
Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence.
How to Apply
For informal enquiries or visits to school please contact Andrea Robinson, Head of Therapy and Assessment Service on andrea.robinson@dawnhouse.org.uk
The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 27th January 2025 with interviews taking place w/c 10th February 2025.
To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk
Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.
A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found here: School Safeguarding Policy
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education, Management, and Health Care Provider
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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