Education Mental Health Practitioner Role in Tamworth with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Tamworth, Staffordshire

Type
Full-time, Permanent

Salary (£)
£31,049 to £37,796 a year, pro rata

About Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest community and mental health providers, offering forward-thinking care that changes lives. Their Tamworth Mental Health Support Team works closely with local schools to support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. It’s a role that blends clinical insight, educational partnership, and creative freedom, all in the service of helping young people thrive.

Job details

Benefits

• Career Development Support: Ongoing learning and progression within NHS structures
• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days and rising with service
• Flexible Working Options: Work-life balance tailored to you
• Health and Wellbeing Resources: Includes free flu jabs and mental health support
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension
• Free Parking: Available across all Trust sites
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Access to bikes, cars, and tech with tax savings
• Citizens Advice Partnership: Get extra financial support when it counts

Requirements

• Professional Registration: Must be registered in the UK
• EMHP or CWP Qualification: Postgraduate diploma from a CYP IAPT accredited course
• Therapeutic Skills: Confidence in delivering CBT or solution-focused interventions
• Assessment Experience: Able to carry out mental health assessments with children and families
• Group Facilitation: Skilled in running parenting programmes and staff wellbeing sessions
• Emotional Resilience: Comfortable managing sensitive and complex caseloads
• Travel Ready: Willing and able to travel across Staffordshire

Salary Details

This Band 5 position offers a competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796, pro rata, under the Agenda for Change pay scheme.

About the Role

As an Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll be part of a multi-skilled team supporting children, parents, and schools. Your focus will be on early intervention—helping children navigate anxiety, low mood, and other mild to moderate mental health concerns.

You’ll work directly with young people and families in one-to-one sessions, small groups, and whole-school activities. One day, you might deliver an assembly on emotional literacy. The next, you’ll help a student and their caregiver find ways to manage overwhelming feelings.

This is more than a clinical job. You’ll be advising school staff, running creative wellbeing projects, and empowering school communities to make mental health a core part of daily life. Your input will ripple through the whole school system, fostering a supportive team culture where children are seen, heard, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outcome-focused interventions in school settings to improve mental health
• Carry out assessments and risk reviews for children and young people
• Provide evidence-based guidance to parents, staff, and caregivers
• Support schools in shaping their whole-school wellbeing approach
• Facilitate group work and deliver workshops on emotional wellbeing
• Signpost and collaborate with wider services when specialist input is needed
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to outcome reporting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

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’re committed to equity, inclusion, and building a diverse team that reflects the community. Everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to succeed.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Wilnecote Health Centre, Smithy Lane, Tamworth, B77 5LB
• Contact: Becky Knight – becky.knight@mpft.nhs.uk | 01785 301027

Reference Number
301-VA-25-7372460

How To Apply
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in schools and support young minds in meaningful ways, send your application today.