Job Description

About The Role

Want to be a part of a team that is on the frontline of Children`s and Young People's mental health?

If you do then this is an

exciting and rewarding role

where no two days feel the same. As an

Education Mental Health Practitioner

, you will work directly with

children and young people in schools

, helping them to

understand their emotions

,

build resilience

and feel more

in control of their lives

.



You will deliver

evidence based support

for pupils with

mild to moderate mental health needs

, using your skills to make a

real and lasting impact

. Whether you are supporting someone through

anxiety

,

low mood

or

life's everyday pressures

, your work will help them feel

safer, stronger and more connected

.



But this role is about more than one to one work. You will also be a

key part of each school's wider wellbeing culture

. That means

advising teachers

,

supporting families

and helping embed a

whole school approach to emotional health

. You will

share your knowledge

,

build relationships

and play a vital role in making

mental health support more visible and more effective

.



You will be part of a

committed

,

friendly

and

values driven team

. You will receive

high quality supervision

,

ongoing training

and space to

grow your practice

. If you are looking for a role that is

hands on

,

meaningful

and

full of purpose

, this is it.

Join us and become part of a team that champions compassion, resilience, and innovation. Together, we'll create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.

About You

You care about helping young people feel heard, understood and supported

. You are

calm under pressure

,

clear in your communication

and

confident working in busy school environments

. Above all, you are someone who brings

compassion, curiosity and consistency

to the work you do.



You will need:

A recognised qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner

Experience delivering therapeutic interventions

such as CBT or solution focused work

Knowledge of safeguarding and capacity frameworks

, including Gillick competence

Experience working with children or young people

, ideally in an education or health setting

Confidence managing risk and maintaining clear records

Strong communication skills

, especially when working with families, schools and professionals

The ability to travel between school sites

, with access to a vehicle or suitable alternative

You might also bring experience working with

vulnerable groups

, such as children in care or those facing emotional and behavioural challenges. You may have delivered group interventions or supported staff learning in schools. But what matters most is your

values, your mindset and your commitment to doing the right thing

.

If you want a role where you can grow your skills and make real change in young lives, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.



All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.



We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.



We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:


27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata) Life assurance at 2 x basic salary Competitive contributory pension scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service Enhanced sick pay Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression Annual performance/salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!

Ad Closes: 19th Jan

Interviews w/c: 2nd Feb