09 Oct
Compass
Birmingham
Job description
Job summary
Compass is a charity providing health and wellbeing services for children, young people, adults, families and communities.
We are a leading 3rd Sector provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) across England, delivering MHSTs in North East Lincolnshire, Barnsley, Central & West Lancashire, Derby & Derbyshire and Birmingham.
Compass provides Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings across Birmingham. We are recruiting 24 trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to deliver evidence-based, high-quality and responsive services to meet the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families (CYPF).
These are highly sought after roles and candidates thinking of applying will need to be available to commence in the role by 2nd January 2025.
Due to the nature of the role there is a need to travel to individual schools, which will require a driving license and access to a vehicle (for individuals who cannot drive due to a disability, we can consider accessibility options provided via Access to Work etc).
Training salary £ 24,679 following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to Band E starting at £ 31,031
Main duties of the job
University
Trainee EMHPs will undertake a year in supported study at Derby University which will be delivered face-to-face and remotely.
Trainee EMHPs must undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings, a degree Level 7 qualification.
During the training year trainee EMHPS will work within the service delivering interventions to CYPF and education settings whilst also balancing university timetable and requirements.
You will be trained to deliver short term low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions for CYP aged 5 -19 years with anxiety, low mood, family and peer relationship difficulties, difficulty adjusting to change or managing emotions in educational settings.
Person
On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities and work as a qualified EMHP.
You will be a values-driven (integrity, valuing each individual, solution focused, consistent and reliable) individual with a passion for supporting CYPs mental health and wellbeing. You will also have :
- Degree or the ability to study at degree level.
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working with Children, Young People and Families.
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams.
About us
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
- You can also find out more about what it is like to join one of our MHSTs by visiting : ;
For more information and to apply visit :
If you would like more information or to discuss the role further please contact either Sue Berry, Assistant Director on 07442773722 or e-mail or Arjan Bains, Senior Operations Manager on 07425 776957 or e-mail
We are holding an online information sharing event on Wednesday 18th September at 5pm. The event is an opportunity for candidates to find out more about Compass, the new service and role.
If you are interested in attending the event please express your interest by emailing
Closing date : 22nd September 2024
Assessment Centre : 1st, 2nd and 3rd October 2024
Interviews : 15th and 16th October 2024
We may close the advert early if sufficient application are received. Job description
Job responsibilities
Compass is a charity providing health and wellbeing services for children,
young people, adults, families and communities.
We are a leading 3rd Sector provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) across England, delivering MHSTs in North East Lincolnshire, Barnsley, Central & West Lancashire, Derby & Derbyshire and Birmingham.
Compass provides Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings across Birmingham. We are recruiting 24 trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to deliver evidence-based, high-quality and responsive services to meet the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families (CYPF).
These are highly sought after roles and candidates thinking of applying will need to be available to commence in the role by 2nd January 2025.
Due to the nature of the role there is a need to travel to individual schools, which will require a driving license and access to a vehicle (for individuals who cannot drive due to a disability, we can consider accessibility options provided via Access to Work etc).
Training salary £ 24,679 following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to Band E starting at £ 31,031
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or the ability to study at degree level.
- Proven record of previous academic attainment.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working with Children, Young People and Families.
- Knowledge of the education system in England.
- Knowledge of children and young peoples child development,
child wellbeing or mental health.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work all year round
- Due to the nature of the role there is a need to travel to individual schools, which will require a driving license and access to a vehicle (for individuals who cannot drive due to a disability,
we can consider accessibility options provided via Access to Work etc).
- Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession if applicable.
▶️ Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner
🖊️ Compass
📍 Birmingham