Job summary
Are you a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner or a Mental Health Practitioner delivering CBT interventions ready to take the next step in your mental health career and become a future leader in children and young people`s services? If you`re passionate about empowering young people to thrive and want to grow your practice in a truly supportive environment, this is your opportunity to shine.
As a Trainee Supervising Practitioner, you will be part of our amazing Mental Health Support Team (MHST), an innovative programme transforming how young people access early mental health support. Our MHSTs focus on prevention, early intervention and removing barriers that delay help and frustrate families.
In this role, you will work closely with a wide range of professionals to ensure children and young people get the right support at the right time. You will develop your skills in CBT-informed supervision, supported by experienced clinicians and a dynamic, values-driven team committed to creativity, inclusion and continuous learning.
We don`t believe in one-size-fits-all services. Our support is shaped by local voices, blending evidence-based practice with innovation and real-world need.
You will begin on a Band E salary, moving to Band F once your training course starts.
This is more than a training role. It is a chance to lead, grow and make a real difference. If that sounds like your next move, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You are ready to commit to a demanding yet deeply rewarding opportunity, combining postgraduate study with meaningful clinical practice. You are passionate about early intervention and motivated to grow into a role that helps shape the future of mental health support for children and young people.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Education Mental Health Practitioner or Mental Health Practitioner qualification
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision, or willingness to complete during the role
* Two years post qualification experience delivering therapeutic support to children and young people
* Experience of line management/delivering clinical supervision
* CBT informed supervision experience within education settings
* Experience in community or educational environments
* Strong safeguarding and risk management skills
* Excellent leadership, communication and time management skills
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable attributes include postgraduate therapeutic qualifications, mentorship experience and previous leadership within children and young people services. Experience inducting staff or contributing to skill mix teams is beneficial.
If you are ready to lead, learn and make a lasting difference to young lives, this could be your next step.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should we appoint. We would love to see your application so please apply as soon as possible.
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
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Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£31,962 to £39,172 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
678-1
Job locations
Unit 8, Balfour Court
Off Hough Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 2TF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner or a Mental Health Practitioner delivering CBT interventions ready to take the next step in your mental health career and become a future leader in children and young people`s services? If you`re passionate about empowering young people to thrive and want to grow your practice in a truly supportive environment, this is your opportunity to shine.
As a Trainee Supervising Practitioner, you will be part of our amazing Mental Health Support Team (MHST), an innovative programme transforming how young people access early mental health support. Our MHSTs focus on prevention, early intervention and removing barriers that delay help and frustrate families.
In this role, you will work closely with a wide range of professionals to ensure children and young people get the right support at the right time. You will develop your skills in CBT-informed supervision, supported by experienced clinicians and a dynamic, values-driven team committed to creativity, inclusion and continuous learning.
We don`t believe in one-size-fits-all services. Our support is shaped by local voices, blending evidence-based practice with innovation and real-world need.
You will begin on a Band E salary, moving to Band F once your training course starts.
This is more than a training role. It is a chance to lead, grow and make a real difference. If that sounds like your next move, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner or a Mental Health Practitioner delivering CBT interventions ready to take the next step in your mental health career and become a future leader in children and young people`s services? If you`re passionate about empowering young people to thrive and want to grow your practice in a truly supportive environment, this is your opportunity to shine.
As a Trainee Supervising Practitioner, you will be part of our amazing Mental Health Support Team (MHST), an innovative programme transforming how young people access early mental health support. Our MHSTs focus on prevention, early intervention and removing barriers that delay help and frustrate families.
In this role, you will work closely with a wide range of professionals to ensure children and young people get the right support at the right time. You will develop your skills in CBT-informed supervision, supported by experienced clinicians and a dynamic, values-driven team committed to creativity, inclusion and continuous learning.
We don`t believe in one-size-fits-all services. Our support is shaped by local voices, blending evidence-based practice with innovation and real-world need.
You will begin on a Band E salary, moving to Band F once your training course starts.
This is more than a training role. It is a chance to lead, grow and make a real difference. If that sounds like your next move, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BABCP/BPS Full membership registered professional with CBT degree (like EMHP)
* Or
* Core professional qualification (with registrations) relevant to mental health e.g. HCPC, NMC, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Psychotherapy, Art Therapy etc.
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Willingness to complete post Graduate Certificate in Supervision at University as required
Desirable
* Therapeutic post graduate qualification (preferably in CBT)
* Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
* 1 years post qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people
* Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment
* Evidence of clinical development
* Collaborative working
* Experience of effective engagement with families and carers
* Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
*
Desirable
* Experience of providing mentorship
* Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision, ideally of practice related to education settings
*
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Experience of providing mentorship
* Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision, ideally of practice related to education settings
*
Desirable
* Leadership and the ability to delegate and supervise staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BABCP/BPS Full membership registered professional with CBT degree (like EMHP)
* Or
* Core professional qualification (with registrations) relevant to mental health e.g. HCPC, NMC, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Psychotherapy, Art Therapy etc.
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Willingness to complete post Graduate Certificate in Supervision at University as required
Desirable
* Therapeutic post graduate qualification (preferably in CBT)
* Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
* 1 years post qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people
* Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment
* Evidence of clinical development
* Collaborative working
* Experience of effective engagement with families and carers
* Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
*
Desirable
* Experience of providing mentorship
* Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision, ideally of practice related to education settings
*
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Experience of providing mentorship
* Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision, ideally of practice related to education settings
*
Desirable
* Leadership and the ability to delegate and supervise staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Compass
Address
Unit 8, Balfour Court
Off Hough Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 2TF
Employer's website
https://www.compass- (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Compass
Address
Unit 8, Balfour Court
Off Hough Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 2TF
Employer's website
https://www.compass- (Opens in a new tab)