Education Mental Health Practitioner

Compass; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Education Mental Health Practitioner to join their Ilkeston Team. In this impactful role, you will provide essential mental health support to children and young people, delivering evidence-based interventions that empower them to thrive. Your expertise in therapeutic techniques, combined with a commitment to safeguarding and collaboration, will help shape a healthier future for young minds. Join a passionate team focused on making a difference in the lives of children and families, while benefiting from ongoing training and development opportunities. This is your chance to contribute to a vital cause in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance at 2 x basic salary

Competitive contributory pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent learning & development opportunities

Annual performance/salary review

Qualifications

• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and consent protocols.
• Proven track record in educational or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver tailored mental health interventions in schools.
• Collaborate with families and educational staff for effective support.
• Maintain clear and accurate records while managing risk.

Skills

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Assessment Skills

Education

Education Mental Health Practitioner Qualification

Teaching Credentials

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Job description

Supporting young minds with impactful interventions – Join the team!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the mental health and well-being of children and young people? If so, this is the perfect role for you!

As an Education Mental Health Practitioner in our Ilkeston Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in improving access to high-quality mental health support within educational settings. Guided by expert supervision, you’ll deliver evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs, empowering them to thrive in their learning and personal lives.

Your role will involve assessing and delivering tailored interventions directly in schools while collaborating with children, young people, families, and educational staff to co-create effective support plans. You’ll provide guidance and signposting to help schools build a robust Whole School Approach to mental health, ensuring every step aligns with safeguarding and risk management protocols.

This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to build transformative relationships with schools, families, and multi-agency teams, shaping the mental health landscape of education. With a commitment to ongoing training and development, you’ll continually grow in your role while staying at the forefront of evidence-based strategies.

Join us and become part of a team that champions compassion, resilience, and innovation.Help create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.

About You

We are looking for a motivated professional passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people. With a qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner, teaching credentials, or Youth Mental Health First Aid training, you bring a strong foundation to the role.

Some essential criteria for the role include:

• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions like CBT or solution-focused brief therapy to children and families.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, capacity, and consent, including Gillick competence.

• A proven track record of working in educational or healthcare settings with children and young people.

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with families, schools, and multi-agency teams.

• The ability to conduct assessments, manage risk, and maintain clear, accurate records.

We’d also appreciate additional strengths that enhance your suitability. Experience working with vulnerable groups, such as looked-after children or those facing emotional or behavioural challenges, is desirable but not a dealbreaker.

Your ability to promote mental health awareness and teach staff within educational settings will show your skill in fostering inclusive environments.

Your commitment to professional growth, paired with our values of respect, integrity, and reliability, ensures you’re ready to make an impact in young people’s lives.

If this sounds like you, we’d 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.

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 performance/salary review

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