Education Mental Health Practitioner

Compass; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated mental health charity in Birmingham is seeking an Education Mental Health Practitioner. In this rewarding role, you will support children and young people in schools, providing evidence-based interventions for their mental health needs. You'll also advise teachers and engage with families to foster a school-wide approach to emotional wellbeing. Applicants need relevant qualifications and experience in therapeutic work, and the ability to travel between school sites. This is an opportunity to grow your skills and create meaningful change in young lives.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance at 2 x basic salary

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions such as CBT or solution focused work.
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, including Gillick competence.
• Experience working in an education or health setting with young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based support for pupils with mild to moderate mental health needs.
• Advise teachers and support families on emotional health.
• Be part of the school's wider wellbeing culture.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Strong communication skills

Managing risk

Education

Recognised qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

Job summary

Want 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 school's 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 job

You 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.

Qualifications and experience

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 and capacity frameworks, including Gillick competence
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an education or health setting
• Confidence managing risk and maintaining clear records
• Strong communication skills, especially when working with families, schools and 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 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 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 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 details

Compass

Birmingham

B23 6AA

Website: https://www.compass-uk.org/