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Mental Health Practitioner
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About The Role
Ready to make a meaningful difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people? Join our Specialist Team and help shape brighter futures.
As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering evidence-based mental health support to children and young people within educational settings. Working as part of our Specialist Team, you will provide tailored one-to-one and group interventions for young people who may require additional adjustments to access support, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those affected by adverse childhood experiences.
You will undertake assessments, manage risk appropriately, and work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Alongside direct intervention work, you will support education staff through advice, guidance, and consultation, helping to promote a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and innovative service where your expertise, compassion, and commitment can make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
About You
You will be a suitably qualified Mental Health Practitioner, such as a Mental Health Nurse or CYP IAPT Practitioner, with experience supporting children, young people, and families.
Essential criteria:
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- Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to children, young people, and families, including approaches such as CBT or solution-focused interventions
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and risk management processes
- Understanding of educational environments and the challenges faced by children and young people
- Knowledge of capacity and consent, including Gillick competence
- Experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties, anxiety, and mood disorders
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
- Experience working collaboratively with schools, families, and a range of professional partners
- A driving license and access to a vehicle (this role covers the area of Barnsley and some cross-region travel is required)
Helpful but not essential are qualifications such as Youth Mental Health First Aid, accredited SEND training, or a teaching qualification. Experience working within healthcare or education settings, supporting vulnerable groups or looked-after children, and delivering group interventions would also be beneficial.
If you are passionate about helping children and young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive, we would love to receive your application.
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 programs, and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
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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 salary review
Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!
Closing Date: 04.08.26
Interview Date: 13.08.26
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