This role leads a Mental Health Support Team working with children and young people in schools across the Midlands. Requirements typically include a relevant professional mental health or psychological qualification, substantial experience supporting children and young people, clinical leadership experience, and knowledge of evidence-based early intervention approaches. The successful candidate should be able to supervise practitioners, manage caseloads and performance, build effective relationships with schools and partner agencies, and promote recovery, safeguarding and equal access to care. Strong communication, organisation, risk-assessment and team-management skills are expected. Registration with the relevant professional body and experience delivering or overseeing NHS services may also be required.
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is a major NHS provider serving communities across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and surrounding areas. It delivers a broad range of physical and mental health services, community care, learning disability services, specialist services and social care support. The Trust works with schools, local authorities, primary care providers and voluntary organisations to improve health and wellbeing and provide care closer to home. MPFT promotes compassionate, inclusive and person-centred services, while supporting staff through professional development, supervision and NHS employment benefits. Its Mental Health Support Teams in Schools help children and young people access early support for emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties, making this role suitable for an experienced practitioner or team leader seeking a community-focused NHS career.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in healthcare, technology, education, finance, engineering and skilled trades, with the NHS among its largest employers. Life varies widely: London and major cities are fast-paced and diverse, while smaller towns and rural areas offer a quieter lifestyle. British culture values punctuality, privacy, politeness and multicultural communities; public transport is widely available, though housing costs can be high, especially in London and the South East. NHS roles usually provide structured pay scales, pensions, annual leave and professional development. Eligible overseas applicants may use the Health and Care Worker visa, normally requiring an approved sponsor, a confirmed job offer and the required salary, with lower visa fees than many other routes. Registration, English-language evidence and qualification checks may be necessary for regulated clinical professions. Research housing, transport, schools and regional costs before relocating.
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