Whole School Approach Practitioner - Harrogate
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Whole School Approach Practitioner - Harrogate
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Would you like to be part of an exciting and innovative service working with young people with the ethos of prevention and early intervention?
The Wellbeing in 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 5 Wellbeing in Mind teams across North Yorkshire, 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.
We are looking to recruit a Whole School Approach (WSA) Practitioner to cover our Harrogate Team on a permanent basis and 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the development, monitoring and implementation of the WSA approach in participating schools with limited or indirect supervision, with direction from Leadership team
You will coordinate resources across the service for the delivery of WSA interventions, including planning of service/staff time required and working across the service, engaging with schools, colleges and other key stakeholders
The post holder will improve the lives of children and young people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well-being and will be compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people and their carers.
You will promote social inclusion, positive wellbeing cultures, community access and participation through the provision of whole school interventions and collaboration with stakeholders.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYC-060-26-A
Job locations
Education Settings across Harrogate and District
Harrogate
YO51 9JX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
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
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
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
- Knowledge of the national Mental Health Support Team programme and associated drivers
- 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
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
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
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
- Knowledge of the national Mental Health Support Team programme and associated drivers
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Education Settings across Harrogate and District
Harrogate
YO51 9JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Education Settings across Harrogate and District
Harrogate
YO51 9JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Manager
Josie Rackham
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYC-060-26-A
Job locations
Education Settings across Harrogate and District
Harrogate
YO51 9JX
United Kingdom
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