Supervising Practitioner

Compass; Leyland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Compass as a Supervising Practitioner and make a significant impact on young people's mental health. You will lead a team delivering therapeutic interventions and providing guidance to practitioners while working to improve emotional wellbeing in educational settings. This role requires a strong background in mental health, leadership skills, and a commitment to early intervention and collaborative care.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time

Life assurance at 2 x basic salary

Competitive contributory pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service

Excellent learning & development opportunities

Annual performance/salary review

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people.
• Eligibility to practise under a governing body such as BABCP or NMC.
• Strong knowledge of CBT-informed approaches and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions across educational settings.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs).
• Support the implementation of Whole School Approaches.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational

Confidence in risk assessment

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in supervision or management

Nationally recognised qualification in mental health

Job description

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference in young people’s mental health?

As a Supervising Practitioner, you’ll play a pivotal role in improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs within our growing Compass Bloom Service. Working across education settings, you’ll deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, support the implementation of Whole School Approaches, and build the confidence of school staff through consultation, training and strategic collaboration.

At the same time, you’ll provide clinical supervision and guidance to Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and trainees, helping to nurture their development while ensuring safe, effective practice. You’ll be central to our efforts to raise standards, strengthen clinical governance, and create an environment where reflective practice thrives.

With your expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and your passion for system-wide impact, you’ll work closely with a skilled, values-led team committed to early intervention and collaborative care.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape services, support practitioners, and empower young people to thrive - this is where your leadership belongs. Join our amazing team!

About You

You’re passionate about shaping services that truly make a difference—and you’ve got the experience, insight, and drive to lead by example. You understand the pressures facing young people today and know how to guide both individuals and teams towards better mental health outcomes.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A nationally recognised qualification in mental health or a related field (e.g. EMHP, CWP, nursing, psychotherapy, social work)
• Eligibility to practise under a governing body such as BABCP or NMC
• At least two years’ experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people
• A Postgraduate Certificate in supervision or management, or willingness to undertake it
• Strong knowledge of CBT-informed approaches and experience providing clinical supervision
• Confidence in risk assessment, safeguarding and working across agencies
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Ability to work in education or community settings with a flexible, solution-focused mindset
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalent)

Experience in mentorship, leadership within children’s services, or working in a skill-mixed team is a real asset. A postgraduate therapeutic qualification—especially in low-intensity CBT—is highly valued.

Ready to lead where it matters most? Apply Now!

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!