Job Description

About The Role

Ready to use your expertise to guide a team in their work to build brighter futures?

This is more than a clinical role, it`s a chance to

lead, mentor and shape the future of early intervention support

for children and young people.



As a

Supervising Practitioner

, you`ll be part of our vibrant

W

est/North Birmingham (Handsworth, Lozells, Aston, Ladywood, Erdington) Mental Health Support Team (MHST)

working in schools to deliver

evidence-based interventions

, promote

whole school approaches to mental wellbeing

, and ensure that

EMHPs and trainees feel supported, skilled and safe

in their practice.



You`ll hold a small caseload and work directly with young people with mild to moderate needs, while also offering

clinical supervision, reflective spaces and day-to-day guidance

to your team. You`ll be a

go-to clinical lead

, helping embed good practice, spot risks early and build the kind of culture where practitioners can thrive.



You`ll work hand-in-hand with schools, Team Leaders and the wider Compass team to

drive quality, consistency and innovation

. Whether you`re shaping group interventions, training staff or liaising with senior mental health leads, your influence will be felt far beyond your own caseload.

If you want an exciting and rewarding role where you can grow others, lead with care and create wide reaching impact, this is where your next step should be.

About You

You care deeply about

young people`s mental health

, and you`re ready to bring your experience, empathy and leadership into a role where you can really make a difference. You`re someone who

people turn to for support, direction and reassurance

- and you know how to hold that space with care and confidence.



You`ll bring:

A core clinical qualification

(like EMHP, nursing, social work, OT, or CYP-IAPT) and

current professional registration

At least two years` hands-on experience

delivering support for children and young people`s mental health

Experience supervising others

or supporting colleagues in a leadership or mentorship role

Strong knowledge of CBT-based approaches

, especially in early intervention or school settings

Clear, confident communication

and the ability to work with a wide range of people - young people, families, schools, and professionals

A solid grasp of safeguarding and risk management

, and a calm, measured way of responding when things feel uncertain

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

You might also bring a

Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision

,

training in low-intensity CBT

, or

experience working in a skill-mixed team

- but we`re more interested in the

way you think, lead and show up for others

than in ticking every box.

If you`re someone who believes in doing the right thing, even when it`s hard - and you`re excited to support others to do their best work - then this could be exactly the role you`ve been looking for.

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!