Job summary We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply please see attached document. If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview. Are you passionate about making a difference in young lives? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner/CYPWP to join our Mental Health Support Team in Cheshire East. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the Whole School Approach and fostering a positive mental health culture within educational settings. The Mental Health Support Teams are part of an exciting project funded by NHS England with the aim of improving the mental health and well being of children and young people. There is a specific focus on developing more access to helping and improving emotional support within all primary and secondary schools. Working alongside community partners the Mental Health Support Teams will be part of CYP Access function. What We Offer: A supportive and dynamic work environment Opportunities for professional development The chance to make a real impact on young people's lives Hybrid working Main duties of the job Support the delivery of all interventions provided by Emotional & Mental Health Practitioners Supervising Practitioners Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies Support the development, implementation and evaluation of mental health strategies and programmes Support training sessions to staff in schools and other children's service practitioners Promote mental well-being Support the Clinical Co-ordinator and Clinical Leads in delivering a high quality, evidence based service to children, young people an families Liaise with colleagues within the wider CYPMH Service About us Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 373-CYP1381 Job locations Catherine House Eaton Street Crewe CW2 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon Person Specification Qualifications Essential oQualified Post Graduate Certificate or above from a provider university as part of the CYP-IAPT programme e.g. EMHP, CWP oProfessional registration with recognised National Body (BPS, BABCP) oSenior Wellbeing Practitioner Course or willing to undertake course within 12 months of appointment. oNationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to EMHP/CWP Desirable oTherapeutic Training to intermediate / diploma level Knowledge and Expertise Essential oDemonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, Family Therapy oKnowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice. oWorking knowledge of Children related legislation oExperience of inter-agency working oExperience of writing, implementing and evaluating Care / Treatment Plans oExperience of providing clinical supervision Desirable oExperience of working with Students/ Learners Experience Essential oSignificant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field. oUndertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning oUndertaking mental health assessments oIT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems Desirable oPost qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS oRecognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered Person Specification Qualifications Essential oQualified Post Graduate Certificate or above from a provider university as part of the CYP-IAPT programme e.g. EMHP, CWP oProfessional registration with recognised National Body (BPS, BABCP) oSenior Wellbeing Practitioner Course or willing to undertake course within 12 months of appointment. oNationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to EMHP/CWP Desirable oTherapeutic Training to intermediate / diploma level Knowledge and Expertise Essential oDemonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, Family Therapy oKnowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice. oWorking knowledge of Children related legislation oExperience of inter-agency working oExperience of writing, implementing and evaluating Care / Treatment Plans oExperience of providing clinical supervision Desirable oExperience of working with Students/ Learners Experience Essential oSignificant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field. oUndertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning oUndertaking mental health assessments oIT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems Desirable oPost qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS oRecognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Catherine House Eaton Street Crewe CW2 7EG Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)