Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner

About The RoleCompass Be is excited to expand our Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Barnsley and are looking for passionate individuals to join us as Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (TEMHPs)!In this role, you’ll make a real difference by providing short-term, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based interventions to children and young people (ages 5-19). You'll support those dealing with anxiety, low mood, challenging behaviours, family and peer relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and transition issues—all within educational settings.Your journey with us includes completing a 12-month Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Studies at Sheffield University. This training will equip you with the skills to deliver meaningful support, empowering young people to overcome life’s emotional challenges.Starting on a Compass Grade salary (equivalent to NHS AFC Band 4), you’ll advance to a Band 5 level upon successful completion of your course and qualification, allowing you to further your career while making a lasting impact on young lives.If you're shortlisted for an interview, please be prepared to complete a university assignment as part of the recruitment process.If you’re passionate about supporting mental health in educational environments and are eager to develop your skills, we’d love to hear from you! Join our team and help shape brighter futures for children and young people.About YouYou will have to demonstrate in your application that you have the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience, with a proven record of previous learning or formal study in child development, wellbeing or mental health. You should also have experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is desirable.Compass Aims ToEnsure children and young people access the right early help, in the right setting removing duplication and preventing CYP/families being ‘bounced’ in-between servicesHelp children and young people (5-19 years) to manage their feelings, behaviours, thoughts, physical sensations so that they can better engage with their learning and educationWork alongside educational staff to embed Whole School Approaches at all levelsAbout UsCompass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and you should share our commitment. 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, gender reassignment, 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.BenefitsWe offer a range of benefits including:27 days’ holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over timeLife assurance at 2 x basic salaryCompetitive contributory pension schemeFamily-friendly policies24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH serviceEnhanced sick payExcellent learning & development opportunities and career progressionAnnual performance / salary reviewClosing date: 25th October 2024Interview date: 31st October 2024Please be aware we may close this advert early in the event that we receive a significant number of applications.ApplyShare Share Vacancy on Facebook Share Vacancy on X Share Vacancy on LinkedIn Share Vacancy on WhatsAppSend Vacancy to a friend