Assistant Education Mental Health Practitioner

Compass; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays pro‑r‑

Life assurance 2x basic salary

Competitive contributory pension

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development opportunities

Annual salary review

Job summary

Compass is seeking an Assistant Education Mental Health Practitioner to join the Mental Health Support Team, delivering evidence-based activities from individual sessions to group workshops in partnership with schools and communities. You will support children and young people to develop tools and confidence, while maintaining records and contributing to the Whole School Approach.

The role involves engaging with families and partner agencies, driving between venues, and contributing to public

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development, behaviours and mental health challenges.
• Familiarity with safeguarding legislation, confidentiality, consent, mental capacity and data protection guidelines.
• Confident delivering mental health advice and engaging diverse audiences with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based activities from individual appointments to group sessions.
• Collaborate with schools and education settings to support Whole School Approach.
• Build strong relationships with schools, families and partner agencies; maintain accurate records.
• Travel between community venues and education settings; drive a vehicle when required.
• Promote public health initiatives and create tailored resources to support learning.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Safeguarding & data protection

Mental health support delivery

Organisation & IT literacy

Transport for travel between venues

Education

BTEC higher diploma or foundation degree

Job description

About The Role

As an Assistant Education Mental Health Practitioner, you`ll play a key role in our Mental Health Support Team (MHST), collaborating with schools and education settings to deliver innovative interventions . Working with children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs, you`ll help them develop the tools and confidence to thrive.

You`ll deliver evidence-based activities , from individual appointments to group sessions , under the guidance of experienced practitioners. Contributing to the Whole School Approach , you`ll facilitate sessions such as workshops and assemblies while promoting public health initiatives. By creating and sharing tailored resources, you`ll make mental health support accessible and meaningful .

Building strong relationships with schools, families, and partner agencies will be essential, as will maintaining accurate records to support effective decision-making. You`ll be part of a supportive team , dedicated to transforming lives and fostering emotional wellbeing for children and young people

Join us to grow professionally, contribute to a transformative mission, and ensure no child feels alone in their mental health journey.

About You

Ready to make a positive impact in the lives of Children and Young People enabling them to build a better future?

We are seeking a passionate individual with a strong foundation in mental health and emotional wellbeing support. You`ll hold a BTEC higher diploma, foundation degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with at least one year of post-qualification experience working with children, young people, and families.

We`re also hoping that you have the following:-

• Knowledge of child development, behaviours, and mental health challenges.
• Familiarity with safeguarding legislation, confidentiality, consent, mental capacity, and data protection guidelines.
• Confident delivering mental health advice and engaging diverse audiences with excellent communication skills.
• Be highly organised, computer-literate, and able to thrive in dynamic environments.
• Access to transport for commuting between community venues; education setting experience is essential

This role requires regular travel to individual schools, so the ability to drive and access to a vehicle is essential. However, we are committed to removing barriers wherever possible. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we will explore suitable adjustments or alternative travel arrangements, such as support through Access to Work.

Proactive in safeguarding and deeply committed to promoting welfare, you embody our core values of integrity, respect, reliability, and a solution-focused approach. You strive to make a meaningful impact in every interaction.

About Us

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. For 40 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.

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
• Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
• Annual salary review