Education Mental Health Practitioner
2 hours ago
Grimsby
Job summaryWant 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 lifes 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 schools 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, well create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.Main duties of the jobYou 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 PractitionerExperience delivering therapeutic interventions such as CBT or solution focused workKnowledge of safeguarding and capacity frameworks, including Gillick competenceExperience working with children or young people, ideally in an education or health settingConfidence managing risk and maintaining clear recordsStrong communication skills, especially when working with families, schools and professionalsThe ability to travel between school sites, with access to a vehicle or suitable alternativeYou 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 usCompass 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.BenefitsWe 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 salaryCompetitive contributory pension scheme24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH serviceEnhanced sick payExcellent learning & development opportunities and career progressionAnnual salary reviewHelp us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!Closing Date: 12.08.2026 #LI-BE1 #CompGo DetailsDate posted13 July 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 32,921 to 40,347 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number766Job locationsCentre417a, Wootton RoadGrimsbyLincolnshireDN33 1HEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWant 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 lifes 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 schools 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, well create a brighter, healthier future for our young people. Job description Job responsibilitiesWant 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 lifes 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 schools 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, well create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialBe a suitably qualified Education Mental Health PractitionerDesirableTeaching qualificationYouth Mental Health First Aid trained Experience EssentialKnowledge of educational environmentsKnowledge of safeguarding issuesKnowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competenceExperience of working with children and young people, their families and othersExperience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholdersExperience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficultiesExperience of working with anxiety disordersExperience of working with affective (mood) disordersExperience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy)DesirableKnowledge of the functional operation of specialist Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing services teamsExperience of working with children and their families in a healthcare settingExperience of working with children and their families in an education settingExperience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeingExperience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priories or agendasExperience of working with looked after childrenExperience of working with other vulnerable groups Additional Criteria EssentialAbility to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with childrenAbility to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with familiesAbility to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within staff groupAbility to conduct mental health assessments of children and young peopleAbility to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriatelyAbility to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage riskExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent time management and organisational skillsAccess to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core professionWillingness to study further if requiredDesirableAbility to teach others about mental health issuesAbility to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their familiesProven commitment to continuous professional development Person Specification Qualifications EssentialBe a suitably qualified Education Mental Health PractitionerDesirableTeaching qualificationYouth Mental Health First Aid trained Experience EssentialKnowledge of educational environmentsKnowledge of safeguarding issuesKnowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competenceExperience of working with children and young people, their families and othersExperience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholdersExperience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficultiesExperience of working with anxiety disordersExperience of working with affective (mood) disordersExperience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy)DesirableKnowledge of the functional operation of specialist Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing services teamsExperience of working with children and their families in a healthcare settingExperience of working with children and their families in an education settingExperience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeingExperience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priories or agendasExperience of working with looked after childrenExperience of working with other vulnerable groups Additional Criteria EssentialAbility to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with childrenAbility to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with familiesAbility to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within staff groupAbility to conduct mental health assessments of children and young peopleAbility to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriatelyAbility to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage riskExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent time management and organisational skillsAccess to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core professionWillingness to study further if requiredDesirableAbility to teach others about mental health issuesAbility to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their familiesProven commitment to continuous professional developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCompassAddressCentre417a, Wootton RoadGrimsbyLincolnshireDN33 1HEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCompassAddressCentre417a, Wootton RoadGrimsbyLincolnshireDN33 1HEUnited KingdomEmployer's website