Specialist Mental Health Lead Practitioner

Job Description

Specialist Mental Health Lead Practitioner

Location: Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £44,578 – £49,206, Speech and Language UK’s Therapy Pay Band T5.1 – T5.5
Working pattern: full time, 35 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks during the school closure period.

Start Date: March / April 2025 (ASAP)

Role Overview

Dawn House School is seeking a Specialist Mental Health Lead Practitioner to lead and manage our integrated mental health and wellbeing service.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the driving force behind the mental health and wellbeing services, supporting students, families, and staff.
• Lead innovative programs and evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders, shaping the future of mental health services.
• Foster strong relationships with external agencies, ensuring the best outcomes for our students.

What we are looking for

• Qualifications: A relevant degree and professional registration (e.g., BABCP, HCPC), plus post-qualification experience in mental health.
• Skills: Expertise in therapeutic interventions, leadership, and multi-agency collaboration.
• Experience: At least 5 years post-qualification with a background in mental health services for children and young people.

About Us
Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence. Visit our website here.

Why Us?

Because…Dawn House School is a Speech and Language UK specialist school for children aged 5-19 with complex or severe speech and language challenges. You will collaborate with a team of therapists, educators, and external professionals and shape mental health practices and drive meaningful change in education.

Because…We know that with the right help, children can go on to thrive and our school is designed to give them the best possible futures. You will work closely with students aged 5-19 who face communication and emotional challenges.

Because…1.9 million children in the UK are currently struggling with talking and understanding words and you can help change that.

How to Apply
For informal enquiries or visits to school please contact Andrea Robinson, Head of Therapy and Assessment Service on andrea.robinson@dawnhouse.org.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 27th January 2025 with interviews taking place w/c 10th February 2025.

Have a look at our application pack to find out more about this opportunity and the difference you can make to children’s lives. This can be found on our website www.dawnhouse.org.uk

To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk

Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found on the school website www.dawnhouse.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £44,578.00-£49,206.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• school or similar setting: 1 year (preferred)
• multi-agency: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/01/2025