Lead MHST Supervisor (Mental Health Support Teams)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£44,000 to £49,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LONDON, W5 4QA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Supervisory, clinical and line management Supervise and line manage a team of mental health professionals and supervisors based in schools, and be the lead supervisor to the team. Work closely with the Head of Mental Health Support and Inclusion and Clinical Lead to ensure that the provision is high quality, clinically safe and reflects best practice. Provide expertise around the CBT manualised approach within MHSTs Ensure that the KPIs and objectives of the MHST, and individual objectives, are met by you and your team. Provide high-quality case-management support to your team Audit cases for quality and safeguarding purposes. Be the Duty Manager on a shared rota basis (up to 2 days per week). Assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. Develop your team to understand and manage appropriate levels of risk. Participate in and deliver group clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions, and provide training to the team. Support building on the existing programme and expanding the service into new schools using learning so far. Provide support for SMHPs and others in using CYP-MH compliant routine outcome measures. Use IAPTUS and HR based databases for effective case recording and management recording (e.g. 1:1s, probation reviews, annual appraisals). Understand and advise on safeguarding/clinical risk issues that may arise, following both organisational and school policies and procedures. Support staff to deliver tailored, appropriate services to a diverse range of children and families. Oversee the development of new resources (e.g.) to support young people who have disengaged from school or have additional needs. Participate in your own clinical supervision and line management, keep up to date with relevant policies and procedures and attend relevant training and CPD opportunities. Meet the requirements of your own professional body. Delivery to school-aged children, young people and families Hold a caseload, including more complex cases. Make referrals to appropriate agencies (e.g. CAMHS). Develop and help deliver workshops, groups and individual interventions for children and young people in schools, utilising CBT principles. Work with the Whole School Approach Lead and Clinical Lead to identify training and support needs for school staff and/or parents.

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