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Rethink Mental Illness are hiring Mental Health Recovery Workers to join our&nbsp;inspiring and friendly team&nbsp;at our Sheffield Outreach Service.Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.Sheffield Outreach – is a service working in partnership with the local authority’s Mental Health Independence Framework. We currently support over 65 individuals living in their homes in the community to work towards recovery, by engaging them in 1:1 support with a mental health recovery worker. Support is tailored to the individual and working towards meeting goals on their individual support plan, which outlined which areas of social care needs they require support with.&nbsp;The service generally operates Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm however flexibility in this role will be required to meet the needs of the service users. Having a vehicle is preferred.JOIN THE TEAM!1 x 35 hour position available, working hours will be 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday (Some evening and weekend work may be required at times) &nbsp;Overview of a Mental Health Recovery Worker role:As a Mental Health Recovery/Support Worker,you will offer people affected by mental illness the support and help they need to regain their confidence and get involved in everyday social and workplace activities. You will be working closely with service users to achieve their own personal goals and access all the support they need on their recovery journey.Essential skills and experience required:Transferable Life/Work Experience: You bring valuable experiences from your personal or professional life that can be applied to this role.Listening and Empathy: You are a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient, and willing to learn.Values Alignment: You can demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of our Charity, including hope, understanding, expertise, equity, commitment, passion, and openness.Who are we?&nbsp;We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp;It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp;Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues.&nbsp;We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please see further details on our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/" target="_blank">Website</a>You can also follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/Rethink_" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="mailto:Rethink%20Mental%20Illness%20(@rethinkmentalillness)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-mental-illness/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to find out more about the work we do!If you have any questions about the position, please contact -<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>&nbsp;IND1

Rethink Mental Illness

Mental Health Recovery Worker

The Health and Wellbeing Coach will work in the Derby and Derbyshire&nbsp;community providing health and lifestyle coaching and care co-ordination within their areas. This will include: This is a full time, permanent contract with one evening shift per week, either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 12:00-8:00pm. We may consider part time for the right candidate providing evening work is covered. The role is hybrid and it will require the ability to travel across the Derby &amp; Derbyshire region. Skills and Experience: Essential: Desirable: Vita Health Group

Vita Health Group

Health and Wellbeing Coach - Derby and Derbyshire

<h2>Job overview</h2>Croydon High is seeking to appoint an experienced Counsellor to play a vital role in the school's pastoral team. You will provide one-to-one and small group counselling to pupils throughout the junior and senior schools, working 21.6 hours per week over 3 days, during term-time only. You will also meet and liaise and share your expertise and insights with a nationally recognised counselling service who offer therapeutic support at the school. This position would suit an experienced school counsellor, or a professional seeking a change of practice. To be considered for this role, you will need a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy, plus accreditation with one of the following professional bodies: BACP, UKCP, BPS. Why Croydon High School: Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: •	Competitive salaries and pay progression •	Extensive professional development opportunities •	Training grants for obtaining further qualifications •	GDST central training and development programme •	Generous pension schemes •	Life assurance benefit •	Free school lunches •	Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools •	Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets •	Cycle to Work scheme •	Employee Assistance Programme •	Retail and lifestyle discounts •	Financial guidance and support •	Competitive terms and conditions of employment For further details and an application form please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is noon, Monday 17 November 2025. Applications will be reviewed regularly. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Counsellor

Are you an experienced mental health professional or social care worker with a recognised professional qualification working in a mental health setting? Do you meet the KSA requirements as set out by the BABCP? Have you considered training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and getting paid to do it? If so, our Trainee High Intensity Therapist programme could be the role for you! Getting to know Us: Hello! We are Vita Health Group – we are one of the lead providers of Talking Therapies services within the North East, Midlands, South East and South West. We are super proud of the work we do at Step 3 and see the life-changing impact of our practice every single day!&nbsp; We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our CBT Therapists to embrace specialist training and leadership opportunities. &nbsp; The Role: We are looking for aspiring Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join our NHS Derby &amp; Derbyshire Talking Therapies Service as Trainee High Intensity Therapists (HITs) in the March 2026 cohort at the University of Lincoln. The course you will undertake is the one-year, full-time, PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. For further information on the course please visit: <a href="https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/hipintpd/" target="_blank">https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/hipintpd/</a> These are fixed term positions with a start date of 4th March 2026 for induction with the University of Lincoln. There will be a service induction prior to this which begins on 2nd March&nbsp;2026. This is a fixed term role for 12 months. After completing the training and becoming a qualified HIT, there may be an opportunity to apply for a permanent post and contribute to an experienced and innovative service. A typical working week includes 3 days of clinical practice with the service and 2 days at University. University days will be hybrid training with a combination of remote and face-to-face teaching. Whilst your clinical practice is likely to include some remote working, you will be required to attend one of the service area offices for part of the week. Depending on where you are based, you may be expected to work one late shift per week from 12:00pm-8:00pm.&nbsp; You will provide High Intensity CBT interventions recommended by NICE to clients with moderate to severe common mental health disorders. How we support you: Close liaison with the University and the workplace During your training you will receive weekly supervision by both the workplace and by the University.&nbsp; Getting to know You: The Trainee position is aimed at mental health professionals who have some experience in CBT and who continue to work in a mental health environment. Applications are invited from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and PWPs (with two years post qualification experience). Applicants without recognised and accredited core mental health professional training (such as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners or Psychotherapists and Counsellors without UKCP or BACP accreditation) are eligible to apply but must be able to complete a KSA portfolio by interview date. For more information about Core Professions: <a href="https://www.babcp.com/Core-Professions" target="_blank">https://www.babcp.com/Core-Professions</a> For more information about the KSA requirements: <a href="https://www.babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes" target="_blank">https://www.babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes</a> Essential Requirements: Desirable Requirements: Other Requirements: Why Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. &nbsp;Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. &nbsp;In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a> Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. &nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. &nbsp;For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/edi/" target="_blank">Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</a> We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.&nbsp; Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.&nbsp; Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received. Vita Health Group

Trainee High Intensity Therapist - Derby/University of Lincoln

Rethink Mental Illness are hiring a Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our&nbsp;inspiring and friendly team at our Doncaster Crisis Service.Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.Doncaster Crisis Accommodation provides short-term accommodation for people experiencing a mental health crisis. The service has 4 beds, which can be accessed for a maximum of 7 nights, during which time staff will provide emotional and practical support over a 24 hour period to assist people using the service to resolve their crisis. The service works in partnership with the statutory Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. We support people who are age 16 years upwards.How You Will Make a Difference: As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will support individuals in regaining confidence and engaging in social and workplace activities. You'll work closely with service users to achieve their personal goals and access necessary support on their recovery journey.<ul>	<li>Provide key worker support, including one-on-one assistance and liaising with other mental health agencies.</li>	<li>Focus on individual needs, using communication, motivation, and coaching to support users in achieving their goals.</li>	<li>Build rapport based on respect and honesty, maintaining professional boundaries and adhering to the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.</li></ul>Working pattern: 12 hour shifts - Days, nights and weekends.Essential skills and experience required:Transferable Life/Work Experience: You bring valuable experiences from your personal or professional life that can be applied to this role.Listening and Empathy: You are a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient, and willing to learn.Values Alignment: You can demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of our Charity, including hope, understanding, expertise, equity, commitment, passion, and openness.Who are we?&nbsp;We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp;It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp;Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues.&nbsp;We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please see further details on our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/" target="_blank">Website</a>You can also follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/Rethink_" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="mailto:Rethink%20Mental%20Illness%20(@rethinkmentalillness)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-mental-illness/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to find out more about the work we do!If you have any questions about the position, please contact -<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>&nbsp;IND1

BANK - Mental Health Support Worker

<h2>Job overview</h2>36 hours per week, full year Required for 5th January 2026 Kirkby High School seek an enthusiastic, reliable, outgoing and well-motivated individual to join our community to provide individual and group counselling to students. Previous experience of working with children is desirable. Candidates are required to have a recognised Diploma in Counselling and U.K. Counselling Practitioners Registration. We have very high expectations of all staff and for the right person this is a superb opportunity. The successful applicant will be a strong team player committed to the school’s vision of “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”. There will be a comprehensive induction programme for all new staff, run by the Rowan Learning Trust. You will be working in a modern, well resourced, supportive environment, which has excellent facilities. Kirkby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

STUDENT COUNSELLOR

Rethink Mental Illness are hiring a Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our&nbsp;inspiring and friendly team at our Sheffield Crisis House Service.Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.1 x Full-time role available, 35 hours per week - Shift work, nights and weekends required. Our Sheffield Crisis Service operates Monday - Sunday, 00:00-23:59Sheffield Crisis House Short-Term Stay: Our crisis house provides a short-term support service for adults (18+) experiencing acute mental health crises. Sheffield Crisis House plays a vital role in supporting individuals during acute mental health crises by providing a safe and supportive environment. This is a 24/7 service.Overview of a Mental Health Recovery Worker role:As a Mental Health Recovery/Support Worker, you will offer people affected by mental illness the support and help they need to regain their confidence and get involved in everyday social and workplace activities. You will be working closely with service users to achieve their own personal goals and access all the support they need on their recovery journey.Essential skills and experience required:Transferable Life/Work Experience: You bring valuable experiences from your personal or professional life that can be applied to this role.Listening and Empathy: You are a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient, and willing to learn.Values Alignment: You can demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of our Charity, including hope, understanding, expertise, equity, commitment, passion, and openness.Who are we?&nbsp;We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp;It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp;Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues.&nbsp;We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please see further details on our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/" target="_blank">Website</a>You can also follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/Rethink_" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="mailto:Rethink%20Mental%20Illness%20(@rethinkmentalillness)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-mental-illness/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to find out more about the work we do!If you have any questions about the position, please contact -<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>&nbsp;IND1

Mental Health Support Worker

At Vita Health Group our mission is “making people better”, and we are looking to recruit experienced counsellors to achieve that mission on an affiliate basis. We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of affiliate counsellors delivering face to face counselling in Barnsley. Our clinical and operational teams will support you every step of the way. If you have the listening, empathy and communication skills we need in our counsellors, get in touch today to apply. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. &nbsp;Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. &nbsp;In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a> Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. &nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. &nbsp;For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/edi/" target="_blank">Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</a> We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.&nbsp; Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.&nbsp; Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received. Vita Health Group

In Person Network Counsellor - Barnsley

NHS Jobs

Mental Health Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
 The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) were established in Nottingham City in February 2020, providing an early intervention and preventative service for over 892 children and young people and their families so far. This includes providing support for anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties, as well as running workshops to groups of children within educational settings, on themes such as transition, resilience and wellbeing, general wellbeing hacks, worry and distractions and emotions through puberty.Currently MHST are supporting children and young people in over 70 educational settings, which will increase over the next 18 months to around 100 sites across the city. The expansion is being funded through £1.01m from NHS England and Health Education England as part of a national initiative.We work in partnership with the school community and other wellbeing services to develop a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing, building on what is being done already. We aim to achieve this goal through offering a range of services, including:<ul> <li>Improving access to mental health support and services.</li> <li>Delivering training and workshops for schools and parents</li> <li>Providing consultation to schools on mental health and wellbeing</li> <li>Individual and group interventions for children and young people experiencing difficulties with managing emotions</li> <li>And more!</li></ul>



 <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
 <ul> <li>a strong understanding of how to work with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties</li> <li>Knowledge of the educational system in England. Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.</li> <li>Successfully completed the HEE commissioned 1yr Education Mental Health Practitioner post graduate diploma AND/OR Successful completion of Certificate in Childrens Wellbeing Practice (CWP), with post qualification experience as a CWP and experience of working in schools.</li> <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others in educational and health settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.</li> <li>Experience of delivering specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. Guided Self Help, CBT, parent work)</li> <li>Experience of assessing and meeting the communication needs of the schools to deliver psycho-education on mental health or emotional wellbeing to different groups including parents, teaching staff and young people.</li></ul>



 <h3>About us</h3>
 We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for. Read on to find out moreWorking for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.


 
 
 <h2>Details</h2>
 <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
 09 October 2025

 
 <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
 Other

 
 

 
 
 <h3>Salary</h3>
 
 £32,597 to £35,412 a year
 
 
 
 

 <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
 Permanent

 

 
 <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
 
 
 
 Full-time,
 
 
 
 Flexible working
 
 
 
 

 <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
 
 F0024-4653
 

 
 
 
 <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
 
 
 Loxley House
 Station Street
 Nottingham
 Nottinghamshire
 NG2 3NG
 
 
 
 
 Nottingham City Council
 
 Southglade Road
 Nottingham
 NG5 5GU
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 <h2>Job description</h2>
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 There is a requirement to work with schools remotely and
face to face in delivering low level Guided Self Help to Young People and
Families. This will be across various educational settings within Nottingham
City schools, remote working from home and community buildings. EMHPs play a
key role as members of the Mental Health in Schools Team, who will have the
responsibility for delivering schools' whole school approach to mental health
and emotional wellbeing for children and young people.
 

 
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 There is a requirement to work with schools remotely and
face to face in delivering low level Guided Self Help to Young People and
Families. This will be across various educational settings within Nottingham
City schools, remote working from home and community buildings. EMHPs play a
key role as members of the Mental Health in Schools Team, who will have the
responsibility for delivering schools' whole school approach to mental health
and emotional wellbeing for children and young people.
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Person Specification</h2>
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>- Undergraduate degree in Psychology or related subject</li>
 
 <li>-Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr Education Mental Health Practitioner post graduate diploma AND/OR</li>
 
 <li>- Successful completion of Certificate in Childrens Wellbeing Practice (CWP), with post qualification experience as a CWP and experience of working in schools.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others in educational and health settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of delivering specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. Guided Self Help, CBT, parent work) </li>
 
 <li>Experience of assessing children and young people who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.</li>
 
 <li>Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families </li>
 
 <li>Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of assessing and meeting the communication needs of the schools to deliver psycho-education on mental health or emotional wellbeing to different groups including parents, teaching staff and young people.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health</li>
 
 <li>Experience of adapting resources to be able to deliver online/ via phone/ Google classroom etc.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 Person Specification
 
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>- Undergraduate degree in Psychology or related subject</li>
 
 <li>-Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr Education Mental Health Practitioner post graduate diploma AND/OR</li>
 
 <li>- Successful completion of Certificate in Childrens Wellbeing Practice (CWP), with post qualification experience as a CWP and experience of working in schools.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others in educational and health settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of delivering specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. Guided Self Help, CBT, parent work) </li>
 
 <li>Experience of assessing children and young people who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.</li>
 
 <li>Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families </li>
 
 <li>Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of assessing and meeting the communication needs of the schools to deliver psycho-education on mental health or emotional wellbeing to different groups including parents, teaching staff and young people.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health</li>
 
 <li>Experience of adapting resources to be able to deliver online/ via phone/ Google classroom etc.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
 This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
 

 

 


 

 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Nottingham City Council
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Loxley House
 Station Street
 Nottingham
 Nottinghamshire
 NG2 3NG
 
 

 
 
 <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
 
 <a href="http://emss.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://emss.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>
 
 

 



 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Nottingham City Council
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Loxley House
 Station Street
 Nottingham
 Nottinghamshire
 NG2 3NG
 
 

 
 
 <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
 
 <a href="http://emss.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://emss.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>

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