Education Mental Health Practitioner

About The Role
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
life's 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 school's 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, we'll create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.
About You
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
: 23/12/2025

This role is expected to commence in Feb/March 2026.
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