Job summary

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 an exciting and rewarding role where no two days feel the same. As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly with children and young people in schools, helping them to understand their emotions, build resilience and feel more in control of their lives.

You will deliver evidence based support for pupils with mild to moderate mental health needs, using your skills to make a real and lasting impact. Whether you are supporting someone through anxiety, low mood or lifes everyday pressures, your work will help them feel safer, stronger and more connected.

But this role is about more than one to one work. You will also be a key part of each schools wider wellbeing culture. That means advising teachers, supporting families and helping embed a whole school approach to emotional health. You will share your knowledge, build relationships and play a vital role in making mental health support more visible and more effective.

You will be part of a committed, friendly and values driven team. You will receive high quality supervision, ongoing training and space to grow your practice. If you are looking for a role that is hands on, meaningful and full 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.

Main duties of the job

You care about helping young people feel heard, understood and supported. You are calm under pressure, clear in your communication and confident working in busy school environments. Above all, you are someone who brings compassion, curiosity and consistency to the work you do.

You will need:

A recognised qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner

Experience delivering therapeutic interventions such as CBT or solution focused work

Knowledge of safeguarding and capacity frameworks, including Gillick competence

Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an education or health setting

Confidence managing risk and maintaining clear records

Strong communication skills, especially when working with families, schools and professionals

The ability to travel between school sites, with access to a vehicle or suitable alternative

You might also bring experience working with vulnerable groups, such as children in care or those facing emotional and behavioural challenges. You may have delivered group interventions or supported staff learning in schools. But what matters most is your values, your mindset and your commitment to doing the right thing.

If you want a role where you can grow your skills and make real change in young lives, we would 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.

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: 07/12/2025 This role is expected to commence in January 2026.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,962 to £39,172 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

663

Job locations

Origin 2, Genesis Office Park

Genesis Way, Europarc

Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire

DN37 9TZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Want to be a part of a team that is on the frontline of Children`s and Young People's mental health?

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Want to be a part of a team that is on the frontline of Children`s and Young People's mental health?

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

Essential

Be a suitably qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner

Desirable

Teaching qualification
Youth Mental Health First Aid trained

Experience

Essential

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)

Desirable

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

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Be a suitably qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner

Desirable

Teaching qualification
Youth Mental Health First Aid trained

Experience

Essential

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)

Desirable

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

Essential

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

Desirable

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.

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

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

Origin 2, Genesis Office Park

Genesis Way, Europarc

Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire

DN37 9TZ

Employer's website

https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Compass

Address

Origin 2, Genesis Office Park

Genesis Way, Europarc

Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire

DN37 9TZ

Employer's website

https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

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