Education Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary Are you passionate about making a real difference in the mental health and well-being of children and young people?
Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments?
If so, this is the perfect role for you
As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, youll play a pivotal role in improving access to high-quality mental health support within educational settings.
Guided by expert supervision, youll deliver evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs, empowering them to thrive in their learning and lives.
Your role involves assessing and delivering tailored interventions in schools while collaborating with children, families, and educational staff to co-create effective support plans.
Youll also guide schools in building a robust Whole School Approach to mental health, ensuring all actions align with safeguarding protocols.
This is more than a job; its an opportunity to build transformative relationships with schools, families, and multi-agency teams, shaping the mental health landscape in education.
With a commitment to training, supervision, and professional development, youll grow in your practice while staying at the forefront of evidence-based strategies.
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.
Apply today and make a lasting difference
Main duties of the job We are looking for a motivated professional passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people.
With a qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner, teaching credentials, or Youth Mental Health First Aid training, you bring a strong foundation to the role.
Some essential criteria for the role include: Experience delivering therapeutic interventions like CBT or solution-focused brief therapy to children and families.
Knowledge of safeguarding, capacity, and consent, including Gillick competence.
A proven track record of working in educational or healthcare settings with children and young people.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with families, schools, and multi-agency teams.
The ability to conduct assessments, manage risk, and maintain clear, accurate records.
Wed also appreciate additional strengths that enhance your suitability.
Experience working with vulnerable groups, such as looked-after children or those facing emotional or behavioural challenges, is desirable but not a dealbreaker.
Your ability to promote mental health awareness and teach staff within educational settings will show your skill in fostering inclusive environments.
Your commitment to professional growth, paired with our values of respect, integrity, and reliability, ensures youre ready to make an impact in young peoples lives.
If this sounds like you, 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.
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
Job description Job responsibilities Are you passionate about making a real difference in the mental health and well-being of children and young people?
Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments?
If so, this is the perfect role for you
As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, youll play a pivotal role in improving access to high-quality mental health support within educational settings.
Guided by expert supervision, youll deliver evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs, empowering them to thrive in their learning and lives.
Your role involves assessing and delivering tailored interventions in schools while collaborating with children, families, and educational staff to co-create effective support plans.
Youll also guide schools in building a robust Whole School Approach to mental health, ensuring all actions align with safeguarding protocols.
This is more than a job; its an opportunity to build transformative relationships with schools, families, and multi-agency teams, shaping the mental health landscape in education.
With a commitment to training, supervision, and professional development, youll grow in your practice while staying at the forefront of evidence-based strategies.
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.
Apply today and make a lasting difference
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 ( 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