THE LINK CIC JOB ADVERTISEMENT
EDUCATION MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
The Link is a Middlesbrough based professional mental health and emotional wellbeing provider. We provide therapeutic services to children, young people and families across the North East including Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees and Darlington. Our services include a wide range of workshops and training, therapeutic assessments, one to one therapeutic interventions including specialist therapies and Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) evidence-based therapies.
The Link, along with other voluntary and community sector providers have formed a partnership to create the South Tees (Middlesbrough & Redcar) Mental Health Support Team, also known as The InsideOut Team. We work with, and in schools, supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, through the whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
We are currently recruiting 1 x Full time Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to start with our organisation in October 2026.
In line with the government’s priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people. The successful candidate will be employed on a full-time basis and will be based within the InsideOut Team, to deliver mental health support across a range of educational settings in the South Tees.
Here at The Link, we recognise how important our employees are and we offer;
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Great salaries with annual increase (subject to funding)
- Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Additional Sick Pay scheme
- Continued professional development
- Additional length of service awards
- Access to a wellness programme including 24 hour advice and support
- Access to face to face, online and telephone counselling
- Protected caseload
- Blue Light Card, giving you access to thousands of exclusive discounts across high street brands, restaurants, and travel
The post requires working from various schools/locations across Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland, where multiple venues may be visited each day. Access to a car is therefore essential for this post, as some locations are not easily accessed via bus routes.
Please find attached the person specification, job description and application form.
Please note:
- The Link will only accept applications along with a CV - you must email both.
- To remain efficient, we only contact candidates selected for the next stage of the process. We are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications at the screening phase.
To apply for this post, please send your completed application along with a CV to Camilla Findlay (Executive Administrator) at [email protected]
For further information, please contact Holly Gibson (HR & Business Manager) [email protected] or Sarah Brett, (Operations Manager) [email protected]
Interviews will be taking place on: Week Commencing 7th September (to be confirmed once shortlisted for interview)
