Job Description

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About The Role

Imagine walking into a school where young people feel confident to talk about their worries, because you've helped create that environment.

This is the impact you'll have as a

Schools Practitioner

with our amazing

Edgbaston

team. You will be part of a team that is

changing how mental health support is delivered in education

, giving children and families the help they need at the right time.



In this role, no two days are the same. You will support children and young people who are experiencing

mild to moderate mental health difficulties

, offering

one to one sessions, group work and family support

that help them feel understood and valued. You will work closely with teachers and school staff, helping them build

mentally healthy learning environments

where pupils can

grow in confidence and thrive both in and out of the classroom

.



You will also be a

guiding presence for colleagues

, supporting and mentoring Education Mental Health Practitioners and trainees as they develop their skills. By sharing your expertise with schools, families and partner agencies, you will play an important part in shaping a service that is

inclusive, compassionate and effective

.



This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their

empathy, creativity and professional skills

to help children and young people find their voice, overcome challenges and achieve their potential.

Interested? We'd love to see your application!

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About You

You are someone who cares deeply about the wellbeing of children and young people and you want to use your professional skills to make schools places where every pupil can feel safe, supported and able to thrive.



To succeed in this role, you will bring:


A

core professional qualification

(for example EMHP, CWP, PMHW, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy) At least

2 years' experience of working therapeutically

with children and young people Confidence in

risk assessment and safeguarding practice

Experience of providing

clinical supervision or staff support

Skills in engaging with families and carers to build strong relationships The ability to

lead, delegate and adapt

when priorities change Proficiency in IT and commitment to

evidence based practice and data collection

Excellent communication skills

and the ability to connect with children and young people A

full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

It would also be great if you have experience of working in schools or community settings, delivering CBT informed supervision, or have completed a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline. These are not essential but would add to your success in the role.



Above all, we are looking for someone with

empathy, resilience and the belief that every child deserves the chance to be heard and supported

.

If this sounds like you, we would love to see the impact you could bring to our team.

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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!

Closing date

: 20/10/25


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