Education Mental Health Practitioner Job in Luton with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Luton, Bedfordshire

Type
Full-time, Permanent

Salary (£)
£28,407 to £34,581 per year

About East London NHS Foundation Trust
They’re not just a mental health service, they’re a community lifeline. East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) believes in turning challenges into chances for children and young people across Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. Working hand in hand with local schools, they’re building emotionally healthy communities where every child can thrive. With a strong focus on inclusion, collaboration and making a genuine difference, their Mental Health Support Teams are shaping futures every day.

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive work environment with direct access to senior clinicians and supervisors
• Ongoing professional development through CPD and structured clinical guidance
• Impactful work across diverse communities with real-life transformation
• NHS pension scheme that adds long-term financial security
• Flexible working patterns including remote options for better life balance

Requirements

• Completed HEE commissioned EMHP or IAPT CWP postgraduate diploma
• Previous experience delivering Guided Self Help to children or families
• Comfortable working in both urban and rural school settings
• Able to assess and manage mild to moderate mental health needs
• Strong communicator with families, schools and care networks
• Confident delivering psychoeducation in a group or 1:1 setting
• Committed to inclusion and adapting support for English as an Additional Language learners

Salary Details

Band 5 NHS salary ranging from £28,407 to £34,581 annually, based on experience and qualifications

About the Role

This is more than a clinical role, it’s a community movement. As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, you’ll join an experienced, multidisciplinary CAMHS team working across three areas with distinct identities. Luton is vibrant and diverse, while Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard face unique rural needs. Every school you visit, every young person you help, every conversation you start will feed into a bigger vision of whole-school wellbeing.

You’ll use Guided Self Help techniques to tackle low mood, anxiety and behaviour issues. You’ll also be shaping how mental health is understood in school corridors and classrooms, making sure no one falls through the cracks. It’s early intervention at its most powerful, backed by colleagues who’ve got your back.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver low-intensity CBT interventions to young people and families across education settings
• Embed mental health awareness through group sessions, parent work and teacher support
• Support school-wide mental health strategies as part of a whole-school approach
• Identify children who need more specialist care and coordinate referrals
• Work creatively and flexibly within diverse communities and school cultures
• Prioritise safeguarding and escalate concerns quickly and effectively
• Maintain accurate records, report progress and contribute to care plans

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires an enhanced DBS check as it involves direct work with children and young people

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

They welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities. They believe diversity drives innovation, understanding and quality care

Employer Details

• Company Name: East London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Charter House, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PJ
• Contact: Maqsud.ahmed@nhs.net | Brendi.waks1@nhs.net | Chioma.dafikpaku1@nhs.net

Reference Number
363-SS6397206

How To Apply
Don’t wait. If you’re ready to support young people and want to shape the future of school-based mental health care, Apply Now.