About The Role
Our Assistant Education Mental Health Practitioner will work within a team to deliver whole school approach activities in schools across Barnsley. This includes delivering workshops and assemblies designed around supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Barnsley. Compass Be Mental Health Support Teams (MHST’s) and Specialist Team ensure Children and Young People (CYP) access the right help, at the right time, in the right setting. MHST’s will remove duplication and avoid CYP/families being ‘bounced’ between services. Compass has a successful track record in early intervention health and wellbeing services for children and young people. We use a wide range of creative and dynamic methods of engagement, including digital interventions, across community and educational settings. Adopting a values-based approach is at the heart of what we do; through collaboration and coproduction with stakeholders, our services continually evolve, directing resources based on evidenced need. We are incredibly excited and proud to be a trusted MHST provider, enabling us to develop innovative methods to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and families in Barnsley. About You
The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year post-qualification experience working with children, young people, and families. They will have an understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing issues that affect children, as well as an understanding of child development and behaviors. The post holder will be confident in delivering workshops in classroom and assembly settings, and will also be able to build strong working relationships in educational settings. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. About Us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity that 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. 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! Please apply as soon as possible as the post will close once sufficient applications have been received. Closing date :
Thursday 16 January 2025. Interview date :
Friday 24 January 2025.
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Our Assistant Education Mental Health Practitioner will work within a team to deliver whole school approach activities in schools across Barnsley. This includes delivering workshops and assemblies designed around supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Barnsley. Compass Be Mental Health Support Teams (MHST’s) and Specialist Team ensure Children and Young People (CYP) access the right help, at the right time, in the right setting. MHST’s will remove duplication and avoid CYP/families being ‘bounced’ between services. Compass has a successful track record in early intervention health and wellbeing services for children and young people. We use a wide range of creative and dynamic methods of engagement, including digital interventions, across community and educational settings. Adopting a values-based approach is at the heart of what we do; through collaboration and coproduction with stakeholders, our services continually evolve, directing resources based on evidenced need. We are incredibly excited and proud to be a trusted MHST provider, enabling us to develop innovative methods to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and families in Barnsley. About You
The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year post-qualification experience working with children, young people, and families. They will have an understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing issues that affect children, as well as an understanding of child development and behaviors. The post holder will be confident in delivering workshops in classroom and assembly settings, and will also be able to build strong working relationships in educational settings. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. About Us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity that 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. 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! Please apply as soon as possible as the post will close once sufficient applications have been received. Closing date :
Thursday 16 January 2025. Interview date :
Friday 24 January 2025.
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