Education Mental Health Practitioner

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

If you do then this is an exciting & rewarding role where no two days feel the same. As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly with children & young people in schools, helping them to understand their emotions, build resilience & 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 & lasting impact. Whether you are supporting someone through anxiety, low mood or life’s everyday pressures, your work will help them feel safer, stronger & 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 & helping embed a whole school approach to emotional health. You will share your knowledge, build relationships & play a vital role in making mental health support more visible & more effective.

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

Join us & become part of a team that champions compassion, resilience, & innovation. Together, we’ll create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.

You care about helping young people feel heard, understood & supported. You are calm under pressure, clear in your communication & confident working in busy school environments. Above all, you are someone who brings compassion, curiosity & 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 & capacity frameworks, including Gillick competence
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an education or health setting
• Confidence managing risk & maintaining clear records
• Strong communication skills, especially when working with families, schools & 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 & behavioural challenges. You may have delivered group interventions or supported staff learning in schools. But what matters most is your values, your mindset & your commitment to doing the right thing.

If you want a role where you can grow your skills & make real change in young lives, we would love to hear from you!

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people & 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 & rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes & associated prevention as well as treatment & 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, & encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills & empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality & developing a truly inclusive & 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 & OH service
• Enhanced sick pay
• Excellent learning & development opportunities & career progression
• Annual salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children & young people!

Closing Date: 15.09.26

Interview Date: 24.09.26 at our Derby Office

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