Whole School Approach Practitioner
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Durham, DH1 4LW
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
Would you like to be part of an exciting and innovative service working with young people with an ethos of prevention and early intervention? We are l...
The Piece of Mind Team deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. We currently have 3 Piece of Mind teams across Durham, which are embedded within education settings
The Wellbeing in Mind team has 3 functions:
1. Support the development of a whole school (or college) approach (WSA) to wellbeing. This can include, but is not limited to, supporting sites to develop and implement mental health and wellbeing policies, development of resources, supporting campaigns and delivering training, assemblies and PHSE curriculum.
2. Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff. This is designed to support teaching staff to build their skills and confidence in supporting the wellbeing needs of their students/pupils. This is offered in both a formal and informal way.
3. Undertake direct assessments and intervention for young people within education. We offer a low intensity service model, predominantly using cognitive-behavioural therapy.
The successful post holder will be required to work in line with function 1.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care - our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- NVQ3, HNC/NND or equivalent qualification relevant to health, education or business administration
- Key skills in literacy and numeracy level 2 or O level / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above
- Experience of working in an education setting supporting children and young people
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to health or education
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and other applications as required
- Experience of working in partnership with schools, health and other stakeholders, across and between organisations including external partners and service users
- High quality verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people
- Ability to adapt approach according to audience/stakeholder to achieve effective outcomes
- Ability to promote positive approaches to diversity providing guidance and challenge as required
- Be aware of, and work within safeguarding policies
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively
- Understanding of programme / project working, principles and tools
- Experience of using audit and assessment, creating and delivering action plans
- Ability to deliver service including making decisions when dealing with constant and conflicting demands on time
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers
- Knowledge and understanding of education settings and systems including whole school approach
- Knowledge of the national Mental Health Support Team programme and associated drivers
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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