Compass is thrilled to announce our partnership in Birmingham to launch further Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in schools! We're on a mission to uplift the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people across the city, this time in West/North Birmingham (Handsworth, Lozells, Aston, Ladywood, Erdington). If you're passionate about making a difference and delivering impactful, evidence-based early interventions, we want to hear from you!
As a School Practitioner in our dynamic MHST, you'll play a vital role in shaping our services, collaborating with schools, families, and communities. This is your chance to advance your career in mental health support while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
You'll work with a dedicated team to enhance our MHST initiatives, fostering strong partnerships and driving the implementation of effective mental health services aligned with the national framework. Plus, we offer exciting opportunities for further training, including a Post Graduate Certificate in clinical supervision!
Main duties of the job
Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional ready to make a difference? We're seeking someone with a core professional qualification (e.g., EMHP, PMHW, or equivalent) and a commitment to continuous professional development. Your experience in therapeutic work with children and young people (at least 2 years) is essential, along with a strong background in risk assessment, clinical supervision, and engaging families.
You're a natural leader, skilled in delegating tasks and supporting your team. Your experience in managing changing priorities and organizing team duties will help you thrive in the role. With excellent communication skills, you can relate to children and young people, ensuring they feel understood and valued.
A flexible and solution-focused approach is key, as is a commitment to evidence-based practice and data collection. Your IT proficiency will support your work in this innovative setting, and your strong personal values will guide your interactions.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing diversity and inclusivity in our workforce. You'll need a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle, as you'll be working in various communities and educational settings.
About us
We're an innovative mental health service dedicated to empowering young people through early intervention and community-centred support. As part of the MHST Trailblazer Programme, we're committed to addressing our community's mental health needs and creating lasting, positive impact.
Our team includes professionals from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique skills and perspectives. We know that an inclusive workforce enriches our service and strengthens the quality of care we deliver.
We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of every gender, race, age, ability, and background. Our supportive environment encourages growth and development, ensuring each team member feels valued.
Our goal is to build a team that reflects the vibrant communities we serve. Together, we're transforming mental health support for the next generation. If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
* 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
* Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
* Competitive contributory pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
* Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
* Annual performance / salary review
Interviews dates - 6th, 10th and 19th December
If you would like more information or to discuss the role further please contact Sue Berry - sue.berry@compass-uk.org or Arjan Bains on arjan.bains@compass-uk.org
Job responsibilities
As a School Practitioner in our dynamic MHST, you'll play a vital role in shaping our services, collaborating with schools, families, and communities. This is your chance to advance your career in mental health support while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Core professional and/or clinical qualification e.g. EMHP, PMHW, Senior EMHP nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work.
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Management / supervision training
Experience
* 2 years working therapeutically with children and young people.
* Evidence of clinical development in practice.
* Experience of effective engagement with families and carers.
* Risk assessment and management in the delivery of clinical services (including safeguarding).
* Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision
* Experience of line management and/or delivery of clinical supervision
* Experience of inducting staff members to the area with confidence.
* Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment.
* Experience of organizing team duties.
Additional Criteria
* Leadership and the ability to delegate and support staff.
* Ability to manage changing priorities.
* Understand need for evidence and data collection, and achieving targets.
* Team player and a dynamic personality.
* Excellent communication skills and able to relate to children and young people.
* Positive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious.
* Has a strong degree of personal integrity.
* Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.
* Possession of full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.
* Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.
* Ability to analyse, evaluate and rationalise data and enable progressive models of delivery and intervention.
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.
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