Education Mental Health Practitioner

Join the opportunity to apply for the Education Mental Health Practitioner role at Compass Birmingham MHST
.

Be part of a team on the frontline of Children’s and Young People’s mental health. As an Education Mental Health Practitioner
, you will work directly with children and young people in schools, helping them to understand their emotions, build resilience and feel more in control of their lives.

You will deliver evidence‑based support for pupils with mild to moderate mental health needs, using your skills to make a real and lasting impact. Whether you are supporting someone through anxiety, low mood or life’s everyday pressures, your work will help them feel safer, stronger and more connected.

This role is more than one‑to‑one work. You will be a key part of each school’s wider wellbeing culture, advising teachers, supporting families and embedding a whole‑school approach to emotional health. You will share knowledge, build relationships and play a vital role in making mental health support visible and effective.

You will join a committed, friendly and values‑driven team, receive high‑quality supervision, ongoing training and space to grow your practice. If you are looking for a hands‑on, meaningful role full of purpose, this is it.

You care about helping young people feel heard, understood and supported. You are calm under pressure, clear in communication and confident working in busy school environments. You bring compassion, curiosity and consistency to the work you do.

• A recognised qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions such as CBT or solution‑focused work
• Knowledge of safeguarding and capacity frameworks, including Gillick competence
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an education or health setting
• Confidence managing risk and maintaining clear records
• Strong communication skills, especially when working with families, schools and professionals
• The ability to travel between school sites, with access to a vehicle or suitable alternative

Optional:
Experience working with vulnerable groups such as children in care or those facing emotional and behavioural challenges; delivered group interventions or supported staff learning in schools.

What matters most is your values, mindset and commitment to doing the right thing.

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity working in communities across the UK, providing services spanning substance misuse treatment, early interventions, school‑aged health programmes and health promotion initiatives.

All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process or once in post.

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro‑rata)
• Life assurance at 2× 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 and salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!

Ad Closes: 19th Jan

Interviews w/c: 2nd Feb

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