Training and Consultation Worker

As a Training and Consultation Worker in  Compass Phoenix, North Yorkshire, you will play a central role in helping schools strengthen their approach to emotional wellbeing and mental health. By delivering engaging training packages, you will equip staff with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.

Your work will  include providing professional consultation and coaching, guiding teachers and school teams to develop practical strategies tailored to individual pupils. Every conversation, training session and piece of guidance you deliver will help staff feel more prepared and young people feel more supported.

This is a role where partnership matters as you will collaborate with schools, and contribute to a whole school approach that enables schools to make wellbeing visible, accessible and effective. From safeguarding responsibilities to signposting evidence-based resources, you will be part of a service that ensures every child and young person gets the right help at the right time.

An integral part of the role is responding to young people on BUZZ US. This is our confidential text messaging service for young people aged 11-18.

You believe in the power of early intervention and feel confident supporting professionals to better support children and young people. You bring warmth, integrity and a calm, solution focused approach, even when conversations are complex.

You will bring:

•  A recognised qualification in mental health or work with children and young people (e.g. Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, counselling, or NVQ Level 4 equivalent)

•  Experience of delivering training packages • Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks including Gillick competence and mental capacity

•  Experience of inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working

•  Understanding of emotional wellbeing, mental health and psychosocial interventions

•  Strong communication skills, able to build relationships with schools, professionals, and young people

•  Confidence managing sensitive information, risk and safeguarding responsibilities

It would also be helpful, but not essential, if you bring experience of delivering group or individual interventions with children and young people.

If you are ready to use your skills to empower schools and young people,  creating lasting change in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

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!