Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner Role in Gloucester with Sponsorship: Build Your Future, Apply Now

Location
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
27,485 – 30,162 per year

About Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
They are an NHS trust that provides a wide range of physical and mental health services to communities across Gloucestershire. Their focus is on helping people live healthier lives through early intervention, quality care, and meaningful support. They work in partnership with schools, families, and young people to deliver practical and effective mental health solutions. This trainee opportunity is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a mission-driven team and develop skills that will shape your career in mental health care.

Job details

Benefits

• Career growth with structured training modules and supervision
• Supportive team environment working alongside experienced professionals
• Valuable experience across schools and healthcare settings
• NHS pension scheme offering future financial security
• Wellbeing support through access to NHS staff care services

Requirements

• Educated to degree level in Psychology, child and adolescent development, or as a qualified teacher
• Knowledge of child development, wellbeing, or mental health through academic study
• Experience working in schools with children and young people in a mental health context
• Strong communication skills to build trust with young people and families
• Motivation to develop practical skills and complete all training modules successfully
• Ability to manage a varied caseload under supervision

Salary Details

The salary for this role is £27,485 – £30,162 per year, offered on a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months, ending January 2027.

About the Role

The Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner role is designed for individuals who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. During training, the post-holder will work under supervision in schools across Gloucestershire, including Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Cheltenham, and the Cotswolds.

The programme equips practitioners to deliver evidence-based interventions for children experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges. Training is split into six modules that cover practical skills like guided self-help, caseload management, and collaborative goal setting with young people and their families. Alongside training, the practitioner will gain real-world experience working with multidisciplinary teams to improve access to specialist services.

Every aspect of this role matters because it supports young people at a critical stage, helping them build resilience and positive mental health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and families by co-producing intervention plans and reviewing outcomes together
• Deliver guided self-help strategies that empower young people to manage their wellbeing
• Manage a supervised caseload to gain professional competence and confidence
• Prepare and present caseload information for supervisors to ensure quality care
• Work with colleagues to improve access to specialist mental health services and make referrals where needed
• Contribute to building stronger links between education and healthcare services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They believe in fair opportunities for all. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, and every candidate will be considered based on their skills and potential.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Edward Jenner Court, 1010 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW
• Contact: recruitment@ghc.nhs.uk

Reference Number
GHC-TEMHP-0825

How To Apply
If you’re ready to start a career that blends training with real impact, don’t hold back. Apply now and take the first step toward shaping the future of children’s mental health.