Education Mental Health Practitioner for Children

National health service; New Gate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass is recruiting a compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to support children and young people in educational settings across Central & West Lancashire. You will deliver therapeutic interventions, work with families and schools, and help shape early support with safeguarding and risk management at the forefront.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reflective practice and ongoing professional growth within a forward‑thinking team.

Qualifications

• Hold EMHP, CYP IAPT, SW or RMN qualification.
• Experience delivering 1-to-1 therapeutic interventions with children and families.
• Ability to assess mental health, evaluate risk and take action.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge in education settings.
• Experience with children facing emotional/behavioural needs; anxiety or mood disorders.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; team oriented.
• Teaching degree or Youth MH First Aid is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Join us as a Mental Health Practitioner in educational settings.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and support for children and young people.
• Collaborate with schools, families and multi‑agency partners to improve outcomes.
• Assess risk, safeguarding and provide effective communication and care.

Skills

EMHP

CYP IAPT

Registered Social Worker

Registered Mental Health Nurse

1-to-1 therapy

Tools

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Job description

Compass is recruiting a compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to support children and young people in educational settings across Central & West Lancashire. You will deliver therapeutic interventions, work with families and schools, and help shape early support with safeguarding and risk management at the forefront.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reflective practice and ongoing professional growth within a forward‑thinking team.