The Education Mental Health Practitioner will support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in schools and education settings across Devon. The role typically requires an appropriate EMHP qualification, or willingness to complete approved training, alongside experience working with children, families, education staff or mental health services. Candidates should understand evidence-based interventions, including low-intensity cognitive behavioural approaches, assessment, safeguarding and risk management. Strong communication, organisation and partnership-working skills are essential. The successful applicant will be expected to manage a caseload, deliver brief interventions, contribute to workshops and consultations, maintain accurate records, and work inclusively with schools, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust provides specialist mental health and learning disability services for people across Devon. The Trust works with children, young people and adults through community teams, inpatient services, crisis support, psychological therapies and specialist clinical programmes. Its services are delivered in partnership with schools, local authorities, primary care providers, families and voluntary organisations. The organisation promotes recovery-focused, person-centred care and aims to improve access to support close to where people live. Employees typically receive NHS benefits, including annual leave, pension membership, occupational health support and opportunities for professional development. The Education Mental Health Practitioner position sits within services supporting children, families and education settings, helping schools identify concerns early and provide practical, evidence-based mental health interventions.
The United Kingdom offers employment across healthcare, technology, finance, education, engineering and public services, with strong opportunities in NHS mental health and community care. Its culture is diverse and generally values professionalism, privacy, punctuality and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy cities such as London, Manchester and Edinburgh to quieter coastal and rural areas; Devon offers attractive beaches, countryside and a relaxed pace of life. Public transport is extensive, although a car may be useful in rural locations. Visa requirements depend on nationality: many overseas healthcare professionals need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by an eligible employer, while UK and Irish citizens have unrestricted work rights. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, National Insurance, banking, healthcare registration and possibly professional checks or criminal-record screening.
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