Job summary Empower Young Minds, Transform Futures Are you passionate about supporting young peoples mental health and wellbeing? We are looking for 2 Mental Health Practitioners to play a vital role in empowering children, young people, and educators in North Derbyshire. Working in education settings, you'll deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health challenges, while helping those with more severe difficulties access specialist services. You'll collaborate with schools, families, and other professionals to address mental health needs effectively and foster an inclusive, supportive environment. Your role involves conducting assessments, delivering tailored interventions, and empowering young people and their families to manage mental health challenges. You'll also develop resources to improve awareness and resilience within educational settings, promoting positive mental health practices. This dynamic role offers professional development, supervision, and opportunities to grow your expertise, all while maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding. If you are ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of Children, Young People and their families, get in touch. Lets build brighter, healthier futures in Derbyshiretogether. Main duties of the job We're looking for someone extraordinary to join our team as a Mental Health Practitioner. Could it be you? Compassionate and Motivated: Passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and young people, with a drive to make a meaningful difference. Skilled and Knowledgeable: Experienced in delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, like Low Intensity CBT, to support mild to moderate mental health challenges. Supportive Leader: Skilled at supervising Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners, guiding and empowering others to thrive. Collaborative Partner: Excellent at building relationships with education staff and professionals, offering advice and consultation to enhance mental health support. Qualified and Experienced: Holding a core mental health qualification, with postgraduate experience working with children and young people, alongside a strong understanding of clinical supervision and safeguarding. You build strong connections with children, families, and teams, fostering trust and collaboration. Organised and proactive, you thrive in balancing priorities, delivering outstanding care, and contributing to a team-focused environment. With an innovative mindset, youre ready to bring your unique perspectives to a forward-thinking organisation. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of mental health support in Derby and Derbyshire 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. Benefits 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 Enhanced sick pay 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 Closing date: Sunday 16th Feb Interview date: Tuesday 25th Feb Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £31,031 to £38,031 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 517 Job locations 2nd Floor St Katherine’s House St Mary’s Wharf Derby Derbyshire DE1 3TQ Job description Job responsibilities Empower Young Minds, Transform Futures Are you passionate about supporting young peoples mental health and wellbeing? We are looking for 2 Mental Health Practitioners to play a vital role in empowering children, young people, and educators in North Derbyshire. Working in education settings, youll deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health challenges, while helping those with more severe difficulties access specialist services. Youll collaborate with schools, families, and other professionals to address mental health needs effectively and foster an inclusive, supportive environment. Your role involves conducting assessments, delivering tailored interventions, and empowering young people and their families to manage mental health challenges. Youll also develop resources to improve awareness and resilience within educational settings, promoting positive mental health practices. This dynamic role offers professional development, supervision, and opportunities to grow your expertise, all while maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding. If you are ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of Children, Young People and their families, get in touch. Lets build brighter, healthier futures in Derbyshiretogether. Job description Job responsibilities Empower Young Minds, Transform Futures Are you passionate about supporting young peoples mental health and wellbeing? We are looking for 2 Mental Health Practitioners to play a vital role in empowering children, young people, and educators in North Derbyshire. Working in education settings, youll deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health challenges, while helping those with more severe difficulties access specialist services. Youll collaborate with schools, families, and other professionals to address mental health needs effectively and foster an inclusive, supportive environment. Your role involves conducting assessments, delivering tailored interventions, and empowering young people and their families to manage mental health challenges. Youll also develop resources to improve awareness and resilience within educational settings, promoting positive mental health practices. This dynamic role offers professional development, supervision, and opportunities to grow your expertise, all while maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding. If you are ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of Children, Young People and their families, get in touch. Lets build brighter, healthier futures in Derbyshiretogether. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Core professional &/or clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW) with associated professional registration as appropriate. Experience of working with CYPF facing mental & emotional health challenges Desirable Youth Mental Health First Aid trained. Experience Essential Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with mild to moderate mental health needs. Experience of delivery of evidenced based psychological intervention for anxiety and low mood in children and young people. Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge & confidence in the self-management of mild mental health & emotional wellbeing issues. Knowledge of safeguarding issues Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders Desirable Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas Experience of working with looked after children Experience of working with other vulnerable groups Additional Criteria Essential Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing interventions with children Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing advice and support with families Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need. Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Core professional &/or clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW) with associated professional registration as appropriate. Experience of working with CYPF facing mental & emotional health challenges Desirable Youth Mental Health First Aid trained. Experience Essential Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with mild to moderate mental health needs. Experience of delivery of evidenced based psychological intervention for anxiety and low mood in children and young people. Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge & confidence in the self-management of mild mental health & emotional wellbeing issues. Knowledge of safeguarding issues Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders Desirable Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas Experience of working with looked after children Experience of working with other vulnerable groups Additional Criteria Essential Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing interventions with children Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing advice and support with families Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need. Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements. 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. Employer details Employer name Compass Address 2nd Floor St Katherine’s House St Mary’s Wharf Derby Derbyshire DE1 3TQ Employer's website https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)