Senior Supervising Practitioner – Children's Mental Health Support

Compass; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays, pro‑r

Life assurance at 2 x basic salary

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and OH

Enhanced sick pay

Learning and development opportunities

Annual salary review

Job summary

Compass is seeking a Supervising Practitioner to guide a team delivering early intervention mental health support for children and young people in Leyland, Lancashire. You will supervise, support and develop practitioners while managing a small caseload and collaborating with schools to embed evidence-based interventions.

You will study for a postgraduate Supervising Practitioner qualification alongside your role, contributing to service development and improving quality standards across the

Qualifications

• Qualified EMHP with post qualification experience or recognised core professional qualification with therapeutic experience.
• Experience of clinical supervision, mentoring or supporting colleagues.
• Knowledge of evidence based interventions, CBT-informed practice, safeguarding and risk management.
• Excellent communication and relationship building with children, families, schools and partner agencies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions and work collaboratively.
• Solution-focused approach, professional integrity and commitment to continuous learning.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide clinical supervision to the team delivering mental health support.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and promote whole school approaches with schools.
• Maintain a small caseload and work directly with young people.
• Contribute to service development and drive quality and consistency across the service.

Skills

EMHP qualified with post qualification

Clinical supervision experience

CBT informed practice

Communication and relationship skills

Prioritisation and collaboration

Solution-focused approach

UK driving licence

Education

EMHP with post qualification experience

Recognised core professional qualification (CWP, MH Nurse)

Job description

Compass is seeking a Supervising Practitioner to guide a team delivering early intervention mental health support for children and young people in Leyland, Lancashire. You will supervise, support and develop practitioners while managing a small caseload and collaborating with schools to embed evidence-based interventions.

You will study for a postgraduate Supervising Practitioner qualification alongside your role, contributing to service development and improving quality standards across the