With Me in Mind School Mental Health Lead Rotherham Role Supportive Environment with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Rotherham

Type
Full-time, Flexible working

Salary (£)
38,682 to 46,580 a year

About Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
RDaSH is more than a health service provider, they’re a team of 3700 people working across mental health, physical health, and learning disability services. They’re committed to improving young lives through early intervention and prevention. Their With Me in Mind programme brings real change to schools, offering mental health support that sticks. If you’re passionate about youth wellbeing and want to work in a supportive team that values innovation, this is your space to grow and lead.

Job details

Benefits

• Permanent contract with scope for long-term development
• Flexible working to support personal and professional balance
• Direct impact on student wellbeing through early mental health support
• Autonomous leadership within a trusted NHS team
• Friendly, collaborative environment that values your input
• Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship available if eligible

Requirements

• A first degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the role
• Solid experience in either an education or health setting
• Familiarity with school systems and how they work day to day
• A strong understanding of the NHS and social care landscape
• Able to engage with people from different backgrounds
• Confident working with students, parents, teachers, and public stakeholders
• Skilled in auditing and developing action plans based on real-world data
• Comfortable driving positive culture change in schools

Salary Details

You’ll be joining at Agenda for Change Band 6, earning £38,682 to £46,580 a year, depending on experience

About the Role

They’re looking for someone who’s not just organised, but genuinely passionate about early intervention and building mentally healthy schools. This isn’t a clinical post—it’s a strategic lead role where you’ll partner directly with schools, driving their whole school approach to mental health.

Based in Rotherham, you’ll work within the With Me in Mind Mental Health Support Team to co-create and embed a positive mental health culture in every school. That means leading audits, evaluating real needs, crafting action plans, and helping schools turn vision into reality. If you’re energised by prevention, coordination, and long-term impact, this could be your next meaningful step.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead school partnerships and shape mental health action plans
• Carry out audits and help schools understand where support is needed
• Champion early mental health support at school-wide level
• Coordinate service delivery with schools and NHS colleagues
• Monitor impact and adjust plans to ensure lasting change
• Represent the programme within the education and health community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

RDaSH proudly supports diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. They believe a mix of experiences, backgrounds, and voices makes their services stronger. They welcome all applicants who share their values.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: School based in Rotherham / Kimberworth Place, Kimberworth Road, Rotherham, S61 1HE
• Contact: Jemma Smedley, jemma.smedley1@nhs.net

Reference Number
376-RCCG-0152

How To Apply
Closing date is 15 August 2025 and they’re reviewing applications as they come in. This is your chance to lead real change in school mental health—Apply now.