Job Purpose
Working as part of the multidisciplinary Health and Wellbeing team, the Mental Health Practitioner will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and holistic care across the school community. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual to develop and enhance mental health provision within a diverse international boarding environment.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the emotional wellbeing, mental health, and resilience of students and staff, providing early intervention, assessment, therapeutic support, and liaison with external agencies where appropriate.
The Main Responsbilities fall into the following categories;
- Clinical Practice
- Communication
- Delivering a Quality Service
- Team Working
- Managment of Risk
- Utilising Information
- Learning and Development
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
Please note, below are the criteria which will be considered as part of the selection process.
Essential Qualifications
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration; or
- HCPC-registered professional relevant to children's mental health; or
- Registered Social Worker with Social Work England; or
- Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist registered with BACP, UKCP, or equivalent professional body
Essential Experience
- Significant experience working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Experience of mental health assessment, risk management, and care planning.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and partnership with families and external agencies.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation and procedures.
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions and mental health education.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships with young people.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health presentations and interventions.
- Understanding of NICE guidance and evidence-based practice.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Commitment to promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and diversity.
Desirable:
- Experience working within an educational or boarding school setting.
- Training in CBT-informed approaches, DBT-informed approaches, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed practice, or similar therapeutic models.
- Experience delivering group interventions and staff wellbeing initiatives.
The normal hours of work are 24 - 30 per week, Monday to Friday during term time.
The salary is £31,000 full time eqivalent which will be pro rata depending on the hours worked.
To apply, please read the full job description and complete the application form available on our website.
At Rossall we provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our culture. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and vision statements, and long-term plans for the future.
Our benefits include:
- Generous pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
- A beautiful campus adjacent to the Irish Sea and within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Pennines
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team and strong, supportive staff community
- Free lunch and refreshments during term-time
- Free parking on site
- Medical centre on site during term time
- Extensive CPD opportunities and financial support for qualifications such as Masters etc
- A generous discount on the School fees of employees’ children attending the School (except the Nursery)
Closing date: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted.
The School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://rossall.org.uk/policies/
Pay: £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
