Mental Health Practitioner Leyland

Meeveem Limited

Leyland

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 40,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays, pro‑r

Life assurance at 2x basic salary

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay

Learning & development opportunities

Annual salary review

Job summary

Meeveem Limited in Leyland is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Central & West Lancashire MHST. The role focuses on delivering child-focused mental health support within educational settings, using CBT or solution-focused approaches to help young people move forward with confidence.

You will collaborate with schools, families and multi-agency partners, assess mental health, manage safeguarding risks and contribute to early intervention strategies.

Qualifications

Hold a relevant qualification such as EMHP, CYP IAPT, Registered Social Worker or Registered Mental Health Nurse.
Experience delivering 1 to 1 therapeutic interventions with children and families.
Ability to assess mental health, evaluate risk and take appropriate action.
Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of educational settings.
Experience supporting children with social, emotional or behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with schools, families and multi-agency partners.
Deliver early mental health support in educational settings.
Use therapeutic interventions to help young people move forward with confidence.

Skills

EMHP / CYP IAPT

1:1 therapeutic interventions

Mental health assessment

Safeguarding & risk management

Communication & organisation

Collaboration with schools & families

Education

EMHP / CYP IAPT / Registered Social Worker / Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Title: Mental Health Practitioner

Location: Leyland

Department: Central & West Lancashire MHST

Advertising salary: £32,921 - £40,347

Contract: Permanent

Duration: Not Specified

Hours per week: 37

About the role

Empowering young minds & changing futures.

You`re someone who cares deeply about making a difference…not just for today, but for a young person`s entire future.

You bring a blend of clinical expertise, compassion, & creativity, ready to meet children & young people where they are&help them move forward with confidence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing service in Central & West Lancashire, where your impact will help shape & develop support for children & young people.

You’ll need to be a qualified Mental Health Practitioner, confident in using therapeutic interventions like CBT or solution-focused techniques, & experienced in working with children, young people & families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges.

But it`s not just about what you know, it`s how you connect. You’re a natural collaborator, able to build trusted relationships with schools, families & multi-agency partners, & you understand the power of early support in educational settings. Safeguarding, risk management & communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes, but as vital tools for building trust & safety.

You’re reflective, adaptable & committed to learning, with the drive to grow professionally & the values to guide others through difficult moments with hope & respect.

About you

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and skilled professional to join us as a Mental Health Practitioner. You will be passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and young people, thrive in collaborative environments and be ready to make a real difference in educational settings.

Essential Criteria

Hold a relevant qualification such as EMHP, CYP IAPT, Registered Social Worker or Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience delivering 1 to 1 therapeutic interventions with children, families and groups, including parenting programmes
Ability to assess mental health, evaluate risk and take appropriate action
Strong understanding of safeguarding, education settings and capacity and consent, including Gillick competence
Experience supporting children with social, emotional or behavioural needs, including anxiety and mood disorders
Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive and team focused approach

Additional qualifications such as a teaching degree or Youth Mental Health First Aid are helpful but not essential. Experience in education or healthcare settings, working with vulnerable groups and delivering group interventions would strengthen your application.

If you are an Education Mental Health Practitioner, we would also love to see an application and welcome you to be part of a growing service where you can make a lasting difference.

Benefits

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.

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