Supervising Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health services in Leyland seeks a Supervising Practitioner to enhance the emotional wellbeing of young people. The role involves delivering therapeutic interventions and clinical supervision for EMHPs while advocating for effective mental health strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in mental health delivery and a passion for supporting young individuals in educational settings.

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

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people.
• Confident in risk assessment and safeguarding.
• Core professional qualification in mental health or related field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mental health qualification

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Experience in CBT

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in supervision

Therapeutic qualification (e.g., low-intensity CBT)

Job description

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference in young peoples mental health?

As a Supervising Practitioner, youll 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, youll 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, youll provide clinical supervision and guidance to Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and trainees, helping to nurture their development while ensuring safe, effective practice. Youll 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, youll work closely with a skilled, values-led team committed to early intervention and collaborative care.

If youre 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!

Main duties of the job

Youre passionate about shaping services that truly make a differenceand youve 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, youll 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 childrens services, or working in a skill-mixed team is a real asset. A postgraduate therapeutic qualificationespecially in low-intensity CBTis 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!

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Job responsibilities

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference in young peoples mental health?

As a Supervising Practitioner, youll 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, youll 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, youll provide clinical supervision and guidance to Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and trainees, helping to nurture their development while ensuring safe, effective practice. Youll 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, youll work closely with a skilled, values-led team committed to early intervention and collaborative care.

If youre 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!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Core professional and/or clinical qualification) e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW, nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work) and must be committed to maintaining registration if applicable
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision (EMHP supervisor course)
• or
• Two years post qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people and willingness to undertake PG Cert if required
• Management / supervision training
• Therapeutic post graduate qualification (ideally in low intensity CBT)

Experience

• Two years post qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people e.g., as an EMHP/CYP-IAPT practitioner
• Experience of line management and/or delivery of clinical supervision
• Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision, ideally of practice related to education settings
• Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment
• Evidence of clinical development in practice
• Experience of effective engagement with CYPF
• Risk assessment and management in the delivery of clinical services (including safeguarding)
• Experience of leadership within Children and Young People clinical service areas
• Experience of providing mentorship
• Experience of organising team duties
• Experience of inducting staff members
• Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment
• Experience of working in a skill mix team

Additional Criteria

• Leadership and the ability to delegate and supervise staff
• Recognition and escalation of risk, contributing to control measures
• Work under pressure and able to manage changing priorities
• Understand need for evidence and statistical data collection, and achieving targets
• Team player and a dynamic personality
• Multi-agency/disciplinary working
• Excellent communication skills and able to relate to CYPFs
• Innovative practice and ability to influence others
• Positive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious.
• Has a strong degree of personal integrity
• Access to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.
• Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession
• Experience of leadership within Children and Young People clinical service areas
• Experience of providing mentorship
• Experience of organising team duties
• Experience of inducting staff members
• Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment
• Experience of working in a skill mix team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.