Job Description

About The Role

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Ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference in young people's mental health?

As a

Supervising Practitioner

, you'll play a pivotal role in improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people with

mild to moderate mental health needs

. Working across

education settings

, you'll deliver

evidence-based therapeutic interventions

, support the implementation of

Whole School Approaches

, and build the confidence of school staff through

consultation, training and strategic collaboration

.



At the same time, you'll provide

clinical supervision and guidance to Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs)

and

trainees

, helping to nurture their development while ensuring safe, effective practice. You'll be central to our efforts to

raise standards, strengthen clinical governance

, and create an environment where reflective practice thrives.



With your

expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

and your passion for system-wide impact, you'll work closely with a skilled, values-led team committed to early intervention and

collaborative care

.

If you're excited by the opportunity to shape services, support practitioners, and empower young people to thrive--this is where your leadership belongs.

About You

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You're passionate about shaping services that truly make a difference--and you've got the experience, insight, and drive to lead by example. You understand the pressures facing young people today and know how to guide both individuals and teams towards better mental health outcomes.



To thrive in this role, you'll need:


A nationally recognised

qualification in mental health

or a related field (e.g. EMHP, CWP, nursing, psychotherapy, social work) Eligibility to practise under a

governing body

such as

BABCP

or

NMC

At least

two years' experience delivering therapeutic interventions

for children and young people A

Postgraduate Certificate in supervision or management

, or willingness to undertake it Strong knowledge of

CBT-informed approaches

and experience providing

clinical supervision

Confidence in

risk assessment

,

safeguarding

and working across agencies Excellent

communication

,

leadership

, and

organisational skills

Ability to work in

education or community settings

with a flexible, solution-focused mindset A

full UK driving licence

and access to a vehicle (or equivalent)

Experience in

mentorship, leadership within children's services

, or working in a

skill-mixed team

is a real asset. A

postgraduate therapeutic qualification

--especially in

low-intensity CBT

--is highly valued.

Ready to lead where it matters most? Apply Now!

About Us

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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!

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