Job summary
About the role here... This role is based within South Derbyshire.
This role is a real opportunity to help shape the services we provide with children, young people, families and educational settings and to develop your career in mental health support to children, young people and families.
Successful candidates will already possess a relevant qualification and/or will have experience of working with children and young people ideally supporting with mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
About the candidate here...
You will be knowledgeable and experienced in working with CYP with an understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing and how this may impact on CYPF, on education and on opportunities and lifestyle. You will be interested to learn and develop your own skills and to support CYPF to build personal skills and approaches to wellbeing.
You will be creative and prepared to try new things and work independently but also develop with the support of a clinical supervisor and a skilled and specialist team.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to network with other agencies as central to the role.
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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, gender reassignment, 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.
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
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
1. 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
2. Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
3. 5% contributory pension scheme, increasing over time
4. Family-friendly policies
5. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
6. Enhanced sick pay
7. Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
8. Annual performance / salary review
Closing date: Sunday 29 December 2024
Interview date: Thursday 16 January 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role here... This role is based within South Derbyshire.
This role is a real opportunity to help shape the services we provide with children, young people, families and educational settings and to develop your career in mental health support to children, young people and families.
Successful candidates will already possess a relevant qualification and/or will have experience of working with children and young people ideally supporting with mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
9. BTEC higher diploma or foundation degree in relevant field or equivalent skills/knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
10. Understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing issues that affect children, young people and their families
11. Child development and understanding behaviours
12. Safeguarding children and adults guidance and legislation
13. Confidentiality, consent and mental capacity
14. Data Protection guidance and legislation
15. Minimum of one year of post qualification experience of working with children, young people and families
16. Delivery of mental health/wellbeing advice and support to children, young people and their families
Desirable
17. Experience of working in an education settings
Additional Criteria
Essential
18. Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
19. Computer literate
20. Excellent oral and written communication skills
21. Excellent time management and organisational skills
22. Access to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.