Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young People

1 month ago


Leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our team in delivering evidence-based early interventions for children and young people. As a key member of our team, you will work across both educational settings and the community to provide high-quality mental health support to children, young people, and families.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the services we provide and develop your career in mental health support. You will work closely with children, young people, families, and educational settings to deliver tailored interventions and support.

As a qualified Mental Health Practitioner, you will have experience of working with children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing services. You will be knowledgeable about the principles and practice of CBT and clinical supervision.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and you will share our commitment. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and families. You will work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness among staff groups and conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.

You will have the ability to carry out risk assessments and take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk. You will also have knowledge of safeguarding issues and capacity and consent issues, including Gillick competence.

We offer a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time, life assurance at 2 x basic salary, and a generous contributory pension scheme.

Person Specification
  • Be a suitably qualified CYP Mental Health practitioner, for example, Qualified EMHP, CYP IAPT Qualification, Registered Social Worker, or Registered Mental Health Nurse.
  • Have experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others.
  • Have experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional, and/or behavioural difficulties.
  • Have experience of delivering specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families.
What We Offer
  • 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
  • Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
  • Generous contributory pension scheme (14.3% employer contribution)
  • Family-friendly policies
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
  • Annual performance / salary review


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