Job Summary
Some young people just need someone who gets it. Someone who listens properly, stays calm when things feel messy and helps them find a way forward before they reach crisis point.
As an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work directly with children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional health and wellbeing difficulties, helping them build confidence, resilience and healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges.
No two days look the same. One day you may be supporting a young person one‑to‑one in a school, the next delivering a group session in the community, speaking with parents, or helping professionals better understand the emotional wellbeing needs of the young people they support.
You will hold a varied caseload and deliver evidence‑based interventions that genuinely make a difference. You will work alongside families, schools and partner agencies to ensure young people get the right support at the right time, including helping them access specialist services where needed.
This role will also work closely with Coventry City Council’s Family Help Multi‑Agency Hub to strengthen early intervention support for children, young people and families through joined‑up working and earlier access to emotional wellbeing support.
You will join a supportive, values‑led team that cares deeply about children, young people and each other, where collaboration and new ideas are genuinely encouraged.
Responsibilities
• Conduct one‑to‑one and group emotional wellbeing sessions with children and young people.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions, assess, manage and, when appropriate, escalates risk.
• Liaise with families, schools, partner agencies and professionals to coordinate care and referrals.
• Communicate effectively with young people, families and professionals, building rapport and trust.
• Maintain accurate records, perform risk assessments and provide appropriate safeguards.
Essential Qualifications
* Relevant qualification in emotional wellbeing, youth work, psychology, counselling or an equivalent Level 4 qualification in Children, Young People, Families or Social Care.
Desirable Qualifications
* Further relevant degree qualification.
* Teaching qualification.
* Formal training in Trauma, Mental Health Awareness or Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Essential Experience
* Experience of working with children and young people, their families and peers.
* Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
* Experience of supporting children and young people with social, emotional, behavioural and emotional wellbeing needs, including delivering emotional health and wellbeing interventions.
Desirable Experience
* Experience in a healthcare setting.
* Experience in an education setting.
* Monitoring and recording outcome measures for children’s emotional wellbeing.
* Experience navigating complex social systems and environments.
* Experience working with looked‑after children and other vulnerable groups.
* Coaching and mentoring experience.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Knowledge of emotional health and wellbeing needs for children and young people.
* Knowledge of safeguarding issues.
* Knowledge of local services and community resources to support families.
* Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence.
* Understanding of developmental, social and educational needs of young people.
* Knowledge of national mental health provision.
* Knowledge of Children’s Act and relevant legislation.
* Ability to carry out one‑to‑one emotional health and wellbeing interventions.
* Ability to deliver group wellbeing programmes.
* Ability to complete, record and communicate risk assessments.
* Ability to take action to mitigate or manage risk.
* Ability to review plans regularly and respond to changes in need, including escalating safeguarding concerns.
* Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* Ability to build rapport and trust.
* Ability to model appropriate behaviours.
* Ability to set and maintain clear boundaries.
* Willingness to undertake further learning and development.
* Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and resilient approach.
* Patient, tolerant and sensitive approach.
* Travel independently where required.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs.
Desirable
* Knowledge of specialist Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing services.
* Ability to teach others about mental health issues.
* Ability to deliver therapeutic group interventions with children and families.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
Benefits
* 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 salary review
Position Details
* Reference number: 741
* Salary: £29,545 to £34,683 a year
* Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Job location: Jardine Crescent, Coventry, CV4 9PL, United Kingdom
* Closing date: 21/06/2026
* Date posted: 26/05/2026
Legal and Safety Checks
All Compass posts are subject to a DBS check. This post is also subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass positively encourages applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation, and encourages applicants with diverse life experiences that enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and a truly inclusive, representative workforce.
Employer Contact
* Service Manager: Richard
* Email: recruitment@compass-uk.org
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