Job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Join Compass and become part of a pioneering team providing vital Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) across Birmingham. We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), delivering high-quality, evidence-based services that transform the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
As a Trainee EMHP, you will undertake a fully supported year of remote study with Exeter University, working towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings (Level 7). Alongside your academic journey, youll gain hands-on experience within our service, delivering short-term, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions. These practical skills will equip you to support CYP aged 5-19 with challenges like anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and adjusting to change.
At end of your training, youll possess the expertise, knowledge, and confidence to make a lasting impact as a fully qualified EMHP. This role offers the chance to shape young lives while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Training salary £ 24,679 p.a. following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to Band E starting at £31,031 p.a. Take the next step towards a meaningful careerapply now and help children and young people thrive!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a values-driven individual who embodies integrity, respect for others, solution-focused thinking, and a reliable and consistent approach. Passionate about supporting children and young peoples mental health and emotional wellbeing, you are ready to make a lasting impact in education settings while building your expertise in mental health interventions.
- With at least two years of experience working with children, young people, and families, you bring practical knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping others thrive.
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- You possess a degree or the ability to study at degree level and are a self-motivated learner, capable of setting your own goals and navigating pathways to achieve them.
- Your enthusiasm for personal and professional growth ensures you make the most of every learning and development opportunity.
Given the need to travel to schools, you will hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle. If driving is not an option due to a disability, we will work with you to explore accessible solutions, such as support through Access to Work.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career, working collaboratively to bring meaningful change to children, families, and education communities? If you are, wed love to hear from you!
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
At Compass we positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, gender identity, 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.
Join us in making a lasting impact and take your career to the next level!
Please note that we may close this advert early if we receive a significant number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Exciting Opportunity: Train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Join Compass and become part of a pioneering team providing vital Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) across Birmingham. We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), delivering high-quality, evidence-based services that transform the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
As a Trainee EMHP, you will undertake a fully supported year of remote study with Exeter University, working towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings (Level 7). Alongside your academic journey, youll gain hands-on experience within our service, delivering short-term, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions. These practical skills will equip you to support CYP aged 5-19 with challenges like anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and adjusting to change.
At end of your training, youll possess the expertise, knowledge, and confidence to make a lasting impact as a fully qualified EMHP. This role offers the chance to shape young lives while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Training salary £ 24,679 p.a. following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to Band E starting at £31,031 p.a. Take the next step towards a meaningful careerapply now and help children and young people thrive!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Exciting Opportunity: Train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Join Compass and become part of a pioneering team providing vital Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) across Birmingham. We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), delivering high-quality, evidence-based services that transform the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
As a Trainee EMHP, you will undertake a fully supported year of remote study with Exeter University, working towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings (Level 7). Alongside your academic journey, youll gain hands-on experience within our service, delivering short-term, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed interventions. These practical skills will equip you to support CYP aged 5-19 with challenges like anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and adjusting to change.
At end of your training, youll possess the expertise, knowledge, and confidence to make a lasting impact as a fully qualified EMHP. This role offers the chance to shape young lives while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Training salary £ 24,679 p.a. following successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma salary will rise to Band E starting at £31,031 p.a. Take the next step towards a meaningful careerapply now and help children and young people thrive!
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 i.e. provided via Access to Work etc).
- Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession if applicable.
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 i.e. provided via Access to Work etc).
- Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession if applicable.
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.
