Job summary
Compass Phoenix works with children and young people aged 9 19 (and up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities) who may benefit from receiving early help and prevention work in relation to mild to moderate emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.
The aim of the service is to improve outcomes for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing and mental health by strengthening the range of mental health support available and helping them to make sustainable lifestyle changes that will improve their long-term health, resilience and emotional wellbeing, and equip them to reach their potential.
We also work with school and college staff to build their confidence and knowledge of approaches to support the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of their pupils and students.
Due to maternity leave, an opportunity has arisen to work within the highly innovative Compass Phoenix team. The post will be mainly working from home with some travel to venues across North Yorkshire to deliver training when required.
Working alongside colleagues who deliver direct one-to-one or group work interventions to children and young people our Training and Consultation Workers support schools and colleges across North Yorkshire to apply a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing and mental health by providing a flexible offer of workforce development and training to schools in relation to children and young peoples mental health.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be adept at delivering training and have experience of working with mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. You will be able to connect and actively work towards developing and sustaining effective working relationships with key partners, positively promoting Compass services, its values and ethos.
You will have strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
Key responsibilities include;
- Deliver training packages to schools with the aim of increasing school staff confidence and competence in dealing with their pupil/students low level mental health issues.
- Provide professional consultation to school staff by offering advice, guidance and coaching in relation to specific children and young people who are struggling with emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.
- Respond to messages received from children and young people via the ChatHealth text messaging service.
Applicants must have a qualification in mental health or working with children & young people together with a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
Safeguarding will be an integral aspect of the role, and as such you will promote childrens welfare at all times.
About us
Compass 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. Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual performance / salary review
Closing date: 30th October 2024
Interview date: 8th November 2024
For further information or for an informal conversation about the role please contact Lisa Gale, Compass Phoenix Service Manager, on 07502 3169277 or at zoe.davis@compass-uk.org or Rachael Askew, Team Leader, on 07583 057638 or at rachael.askew@compass-uk.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Compass Phoenix works with children and young people aged 9 19 (and up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities) who may benefit from receiving early help and prevention work in relation to mild to moderate emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.
The aim of the service is to improve outcomes for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing and mental health by strengthening the range of mental health support available and helping them to make sustainable lifestyle changes that will improve their long-term health, resilience and emotional wellbeing, and equip them to reach their potential.
We also work with school and college staff to build their confidence and knowledge of approaches to support the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of their pupils and students.
Due to maternity leave, an opportunity has arisen to work within the highly innovative Compass Phoenix team. The post will be mainly working from home with some travel to venues across North Yorkshire to deliver training when required.
Working alongside colleagues who deliver direct one-to-one or group work interventions to children and young people our Training and Consultation Workers support schools and colleges across North Yorkshire to apply a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing and mental health by providing a flexible offer of workforce development and training to schools in relation to children and young peoples mental health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Compass Phoenix works with children and young people aged 9 19 (and up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities) who may benefit from receiving early help and prevention work in relation to mild to moderate emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.
The aim of the service is to improve outcomes for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing and mental health by strengthening the range of mental health support available and helping them to make sustainable lifestyle changes that will improve their long-term health, resilience and emotional wellbeing, and equip them to reach their potential.
We also work with school and college staff to build their confidence and knowledge of approaches to support the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of their pupils and students.
Due to maternity leave, an opportunity has arisen to work within the highly innovative Compass Phoenix team. The post will be mainly working from home with some travel to venues across North Yorkshire to deliver training when required.
Working alongside colleagues who deliver direct one-to-one or group work interventions to children and young people our Training and Consultation Workers support schools and colleges across North Yorkshire to apply a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing and mental health by providing a flexible offer of workforce development and training to schools in relation to children and young peoples mental health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in mental health or working with children & young people such as; Diploma in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology or accredited counselling or equivalent NVQ level 4 in children, young people or families, social care or mental health.
Experience
Essential
- Training and delivering packages
- Facilitating individual/group work with children, young people or young adults
- Inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Working with mental health and wellbeing needs
Desirable
- Evidence based theory and practices
- Awareness of developmental needs of children and young people
- Understanding of risk taking behaviour
- Experience of involving children/young people and their families in design, delivery and development of services
- Knowledge of working with vulnerable groups
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Safeguarding Working Together Intercollegiate and safeguarding children/adults guidance and legislation
- Confidentiality and consent
- Gillick competency and mental capacity
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Psychosocial interventions
- Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working outside normal outside normal office hours or at different venues on occasion
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
- Handling sensitive and confidential information and maintaining discretion and confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in mental health or working with children & young people such as; Diploma in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology or accredited counselling or equivalent NVQ level 4 in children, young people or families, social care or mental health.
Experience
Essential
- Training and delivering packages
- Facilitating individual/group work with children, young people or young adults
- Inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Working with mental health and wellbeing needs
Desirable
- Evidence based theory and practices
- Awareness of developmental needs of children and young people
- Understanding of risk taking behaviour
- Experience of involving children/young people and their families in design, delivery and development of services
- Knowledge of working with vulnerable groups
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Safeguarding Working Together Intercollegiate and safeguarding children/adults guidance and legislation
- Confidentiality and consent
- Gillick competency and mental capacity
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Psychosocial interventions
- Ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working outside normal outside normal office hours or at different venues on occasion
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
- Handling sensitive and confidential information and maintaining discretion and confidentiality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
