Overview

This is an opportunity to join a passionate, creative MHST with excellent school engagement placed within a third-sector service who place young people and families (parents/carers) at the heart of everything we do. Our base is in central Bromley and we come together in the office one day per week to ensure everyone feels connected and supported with both their work and their wellbeing. The trainee EMHP post is a diverse role which involves a mixture of university days and time working within the Bromley Y MHSTs to apply and develop learnt skills. On workdays, you will be guided through supervision and peer support to deliver evidenced-based interventions for mild-moderate mental health difficulties, liaise with schools and partner agencies, and facilitate psychoeducational events. You will have opportunities to work with the team to provide consultation, signposting and support development of bespoke Whole School Approaches to mental health in line with schools'' individual needs. There will be scope and opportunities to work in our partner schools.The right person(s) will be hard-working and enthusiastic with the ability to work flexibly and creatively with young people, parents/carers and school staff to achieve their goals. They will enjoy collaborating with colleagues and feel confident sharing ideas and seeking solutions. They will look forward to new challenges and be keen to develop their professional skill set.

Responsibilities and structure

Trainees will be required to attend teaching for up to three days per week during the first term, two days a week in the second term and one day a week in the final term. Teaching and lectures will be mostly based at King’s College London campus in Denmark Hill. Students will be taught using a combination of lecture style workshops and small group seminars. Assessment on the programme will comprise a combination of written, oral and video assignments. The service has an evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions, workshops, webinars, mentoring, social prescribing and parent-support. The MHST carries out support calls and follows the advice and guidance model. We champion the voices of young people, actively seeking feedback from clients, facilitating user participation groups which inform our practice and support offer.Successful candidates will undertake a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice at King’s College London to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfil the clinical requirements of this role.

Qualifications and attributes

Undergraduate degree, second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g. Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)OR relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)Strong communication skillsThe ability to work cohesively within small teamsMotivation to learn and to be challengedThe ability to use feedback and adapt accordinglyGood organisational skillsExperience of working within a mental health setting and / or school pastoral careExperience of working with children and an understanding of how to talk with themCommitment to using data and relevant measures to assess clinical outcomes

About Bromley Y and the MHST

Bromley Y is a long-established charity which runs the Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People in Bromley. We are a supportive, inclusive, collaborative organisation with a four-m motivated professionals to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to train as Education Mental Health Practitioners. We operate around the needs-led iThrive Model and work with CAMHS to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time. Our MHSTs are well-established as part of the government scheme to increase access to mental health services in primary and secondary schools across Bromley borough. The service offers evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions, workshops, webinars, mentoring, social prescribing and parent-support. We champion the voices of young people and facilitate user participation groups to inform practice.

Interview process and benefits

Interviews include a structured face-to-face scored competency-based interview and an assessment. Interviews will take place mid-October 2025 to the end of October 2025. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require. Benefits of joining us include:) Good competitive salary; Comprehensive induction and supervision; Hybrid working pattern; 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays; A wellbeing day; Employee Assistance Programme; Generous sick pay; Contributory Pension; Support for professional development; Enhanced maternity/paternity pay; Access to organisational events; Cycle to work scheme; Blue Light Card; Being part of a diverse, inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment with a strong equity, diversity and inclusion focus.

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