Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description:

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent

Are you a dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives?
Would you like to begin in a school-based role with the opportunity to move into a permanent position?

We are working in partnership with all-through schools in Corby who are seeking a committed Mental Health Practitioner to join their teams from January 2026. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent role, offering long-term stability within a supportive educational setting.

• Deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions for students experiencing emotional and mental health challenges, including anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, and confidence issues

• Complete assessments and contribute to individual support plans in collaboration with SENCOs, pastoral staff, and families

• Support a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing, including wellbeing initiatives and student drop-in sessions

• Work closely with teaching staff and external agencies to ensure joined-up, child-centred support

• Promote resilience, emotional literacy, and positive coping strategies through structured sessions

• Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and confidentiality policies

• A qualified or experienced Mental Health Practitioner, Counsellor, Youth Worker, Mental Health Nurse, or Social Worker

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, healthcare, or community-based settings

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships

• A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach

• A good understanding of safeguarding practices and child mental health

• Additional training in areas such as CBT, trauma-informed practice, or emotional regulation is desirable

• A full-time Mental Health Practitioner role in Corby, starting January 2026

• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate

• Competitive pay, based on qualifications and experience

• Free access to CPD and training through The National College

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' wellbeing and development

If you're passionate about improving young people's mental health and would like the opportunity to secure a long-term role within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Mental Health Practitioner role in Corby, starting January 2026.