This is an exciting andrewarding opportunity to support young peoples mental health in schools. As anEducation Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly with children andyoung people experiencing mild to moderate mental health needs, offeringpractical support to help them understand their emotions, build resilience, andfeel more in control of their lives.
You`lldeliver evidence-based interventions for issues like anxiety and low mood,while helping schools take a proactive approach to wellbeing. Alongside yourdirect work with pupils, you`ll also play a key role in building whole schoolapproaches to emotional health supporting teachers, advising families, andsharing your expertise across settings.
Thisrole is about meaningful relationships, creative problem-solving, and visibleimpact. No two days are the same, but every day makes a difference. You`ll bepart of a friendly and committed team, with regular high-quality supervision,ongoing training, and the space to grow in your role.
Ifyou`re looking for a role with purpose, variety and the chance to help shapeyoung lives for the better, this could be the one for you.
Main duties of the job
You care deeply about helpingyoung people feel seen, heard and supported. You stay calm under pressure,communicate clearly, and bring compassion and consistency to your work infast-paced school environments.
Youwill need:
* A recognised qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner
* Experience delivering therapeutic interventions such as CBT orsolution-focused work
* Knowledge of safeguarding and capacity frameworks, including Gillickcompetence
* Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an education orhealth setting
* Confidence managing risk and maintaining accurate, timely records
* Strong communication skills when working with families, schools andprofessionals
* The ability to travel between school sites, with access to a vehicle orsuitable alternative
Youmight also bring experience working with vulnerable groups such as looked-afterchildren or those facing emotional or behavioural challenges.
Perhaps you`vedelivered group interventions or supported school staff development. But aboveall, it's your values, your mindset, and your commitment to doing the rightthing that matter most.
Ifyou're ready to use your skills in a role where youll genuinely make adifference, wed 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.
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
* 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: 27th Aug 25
Interviews On: 19th Aug 25
Job responsibilities
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 anexciting and rewarding rolewhere no two days feel the same. As anEducation Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly withchildren and young people in schools, helping them tounderstand their emotions,build resilienceand feel morein control of their lives.
You will deliverevidence based supportfor pupils withmild to moderate mental health needs, using your skills to make areal and lasting impact. Whether you are supporting someone throughanxiety,low moodorlifes everyday pressures, your work will help them feelsafer, stronger and more connected.
But this role is about more than one to one work. You will also be akey part of each schools wider wellbeing culture. That meansadvising teachers,supporting familiesand helping embed awhole school approach to emotional health. You willshare your knowledge,build relationshipsand play a vital role in makingmental health support more visible and more effective.
You will be part of acommitted,friendlyandvalues driven team. You will receivehigh quality supervision,ongoing trainingand space togrow your practice. If you are looking for a role that ishands on,meaningfulandfull of purpose, this is it.
Join us and become part of a team that champions compassion, resilience, and innovation. Together, well create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Teaching qualification
* Youth Mental Health First Aid trained
Experience
* Knowledge of educational environments
* Knowledge of safeguarding issues
* Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
* Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others
* Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
* Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
* Experience of working with anxiety disorders
* Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders
* Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy
* Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing services teams
* Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting
* Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting
* Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing
* Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priories or agendas
* Experience of working with looked after children
* Experience of working with other vulnerable groups
Additional Criteria
* Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children
* Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with families
* Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within staff group
* Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people
* Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
* Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Access to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.
* Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession
* Willingness to study further if required
* Ability to teach others about mental health issues
* Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families
* Proven commitment to continuous professional development
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.
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