Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Knowledge of educational environments
- Experience
Knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Experience
Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
- Experience
Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others
- Experience
Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
- Experience
Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
- Experience
Experience of working with anxiety disorders
- Experience
Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders
- Experience
Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy)
- Qualifications
Be a suitably qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner
- Additional Criteria
Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children
- Additional Criteria
Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with families
- Additional Criteria
Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within staff group
- Additional Criteria
Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people
- Additional Criteria
Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
- Additional Criteria
Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk
- Additional Criteria
Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Additional Criteria
Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Additional Criteria
Access to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.
- Additional Criteria
Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession
- Additional Criteria
Willingness to study further if required
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing services teams
- Experience
Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting
- Experience
Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting
- Experience
Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing
- Experience
Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priories or agendas
- Experience
Experience of working with looked after children
- Experience
Experience of working with other vulnerable groups
- Qualifications
Teaching qualification
- Qualifications
Youth Mental Health First Aid trained
- Additional Criteria
Ability to teach others about mental health issues
- Additional Criteria
Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families
- Additional Criteria
Proven commitment to continuous professional development
Job summary
Want to be a part of a team that is on the frontline of Children`s & Young People's mental health?
If you do then this is an exciting & rewarding role where no two days feel the same. As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly with children & young people in schools, helping them to understand their emotions, build resilience & 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 & lasting impact. Whether you are supporting someone through anxiety, low mood or lifes everyday pressures, your work will help them feel safer, stronger & more connected.
But this role is about more than one to one work. You will also be a key part of each schools wider wellbeing culture. That means advising teachers, supporting families & helping embed a whole school approach to emotional health. You will share your knowledge, build relationships & play a vital role in making mental health support more visible & more effective.
You will be part of a committed, friendly & values driven team. You will receive high quality supervision, ongoing training & space to grow your practice. If you are looking for a role that is hands on, meaningful & full of purpose, this is it.
Join us & become part of a team that champions compassion, resilience, & innovation. Together, well create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.
Main duties of the job
You care about helping young people feel heard, understood & supported. You are calm under pressure, clear in your communication & confident working in busy school environments. Above all, you are someone who brings compassion, curiosity & consistency to the work you do.
You will need:
- A recognised qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner
- Experience delivering therapeutic interventions such as CBT or solution focused work
- Knowledge of safeguarding & capacity frameworks, including Gillick competence
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an education or health setting
- Confidence managing risk & maintaining clear records
- Strong communication skills, especially when working with families, schools & professionals
- The ability to travel between school sites, with access to a vehicle or suitable alternative
You might also bring experience working with vulnerable groups, such as children in care or those facing emotional & behavioural challenges. You may have delivered group interventions or supported staff learning in schools. But what matters most is your values, your mindset & your commitment to doing the right thing.
If you want a role where you can grow your skills & make real change in young lives, we would love to hear from you!
We are hiring for several positions to cover the following areas:
Landau Forte College DE1 2LF
Kingmead DE1 3TQ
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people & 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 & rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes & associated prevention as well as treatment & 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, & encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills & empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality & developing a truly inclusive & 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 & OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities & career progression
- Annual salary review
Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children & young people!
Closing Date: 15.09.26
Interview Date: 24.09.26 at our Derby Office
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Details
- Date posted: 28 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £32,921 to £40,347 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 793
- Job locations: 2nd Floor St Katherine’s House, St Mary’s Wharf, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3TQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Education Mental Health Practitioner with Compass - Services to Improve Health and Wellbeing in Derby, England. It is listed as a Education mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32921.00 to £40347.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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