Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of study at level 5
• Evidence of numeracy and literacy qualifications – If you do not have a level 6 undergraduate level or equivalent, you will be asked to produce a piece of work prior to training confirmation, showing that you can work at level 6 or above.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to study successfully at the undergraduate level or the equivalent (level 6)
• Psychology or other health/social care/youth-related undergraduate degree
• Other relevant postgraduate degree

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young people’s emotional well-being
• Understanding of systems and contexts in which children and young people are likely to live

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems experienced by children and young people
• Able to identify common mental health problems in children and young people
• Understands why it is essential to use evidence-based interventions when possible
• Understands why collecting feedback from children, young people and parents is important

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and/or young people

Desirable

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Experience of working in a primary or secondary education setting
• Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place to demonstrate outcomes

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).

Closing Date: 22 June 2026