Lead Mental Health Practitioner & Supervisor in Schools

Compass; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance 2x basic salary

Competitive contributory pension

EAP and OH service

Job summary

Compass is recruiting a Supervising Practitioner to lead a Mental Health Support Team in schools across the UK. You will mentor EMHPs, provide clinical supervision and drive evidence-based interventions to promote pupil wellbeing.

You will hold a small caseload with young people and contribute to safeguarding, training and day-to-day guidance to your team. This role offers a signifiant opportunity to shape practice and outcomes.

Qualifications

• EMHP with 2 years post-qualification experience required.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision or equivalent therapeutic work with children/young people, or willingness to undertake.
• Experience supervising others or supporting colleagues in leadership or mentorship role.
• Strong knowledge of CBT-based approaches, especially in early intervention or school settings.
• Clear, confident communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid safeguarding and risk management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and reflective spaces for the team.
• Lead, mentor and shape practice to embed high standards across the service.
• Collaborate with schools, Team Leaders and Compass staff to drive quality and consistency.
• Support development of group interventions and staff training.
• Promote whole-school approaches to mental wellbeing and safeguarding.

Skills

CBT knowledge

Clear communication

Safeguarding

Leadership / supervision

Driving licence

Education

EMHP with 2+ years post-qualification experience

Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision

Job description

Compass is recruiting a Supervising Practitioner to lead a Mental Health Support Team in schools across the UK. You will mentor EMHPs, provide clinical supervision and drive evidence-based interventions to promote pupil wellbeing.

You will hold a small caseload with young people and contribute to safeguarding, training and day-to-day guidance to your team. This role offers a signifiant opportunity to shape practice and outcomes.