Job summary
Supporting schools to nurture young minds this is your chance to make a real difference.
As a Training and Consultation Worker in the Derbyshire Early Intervention and Targeted Support Service (EITSS), you will play a central role in helping schools strengthen their approach to emotional wellbeing and mental health. By delivering engaging training packages, you will equip staff with the confidence and skills to respond effectively to children and young people experiencing low level mental health needs.
Your work will also include providing professional consultation and coaching, guiding teachers and school teams to develop practical strategies tailored to individual pupils. Every conversation, training session and piece of guidance you deliver will help staff feel more prepared and young people feel more supported.
This is a role where partnership matters. You will collaborate with schools, families and community networks, contributing to a whole school approach that makes wellbeing visible, accessible and effective. From safeguarding responsibilities to signposting evidence-based resources, you will be part of a service that ensures every child and young person gets the right help at the right time.
You will be part of a values-driven team where integrity, collaboration and innovation shape everything we do. With opportunities for supervision, training and development, you will grow your skills while making a lasting difference in Derbyshires schools and communities.
Main duties of the job
About You
We are looking for a motivated professional passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people. With a qualification in mental health or work with children and young people (e.g. Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, counselling, or NVQ Level 4 equivalent) you bring a strong foundation to the role.
Experience of delivering training packages and group or individual interventions with children, young people or young adults Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks including Gillick competence and mental capacity Experience of inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working Understanding of emotional wellbeing, mental health and psychosocial interventions Strong communication skills, able to build relationships with schools, families and professionals Confidence managing sensitive information, risk and safeguarding responsibilities A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
It would also be helpful, but not essential, if you bring experience working with vulnerable groups, involving young people and families in service design, or delivering evidence-based interventions in education settings. A positive, solution focused approach and commitment to ongoing professional development will strengthen your application.
If you are ready to use your skills to empower schools and create lasting change in young peoples lives, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which 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.
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 (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!
Closing date: 21/09/2025
Interview date: 03/10/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting schools to nurture young minds this is your chance to make a real difference.
As a Training and Consultation Worker in the Derbyshire Early Intervention and Targeted Support Service (EITSS), you will play a central role in helping schools strengthen their approach to emotional wellbeing and mental health. By delivering engaging training packages, you will equip staff with the confidence and skills to respond effectively to children and young people experiencing low level mental health needs.
Your work will also include providing professional consultation and coaching, guiding teachers and school teams to develop practical strategies tailored to individual pupils. Every conversation, training session and piece of guidance you deliver will help staff feel more prepared and young people feel more supported.
This is a role where partnership matters. You will collaborate with schools, families and community networks, contributing to a whole school approach that makes wellbeing visible, accessible and effective. From safeguarding responsibilities to signposting evidence-based resources, you will be part of a service that ensures every child and young person gets the right help at the right time.
You will be part of a values-driven team where integrity, collaboration and innovation shape everything we do. With opportunities for supervision, training and development, you will grow your skills while making a lasting difference in Derbyshires schools and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting schools to nurture young minds this is your chance to make a real difference.
As a Training and Consultation Worker in the Derbyshire Early Intervention and Targeted Support Service (EITSS), you will play a central role in helping schools strengthen their approach to emotional wellbeing and mental health. By delivering engaging training packages, you will equip staff with the confidence and skills to respond effectively to children and young people experiencing low level mental health needs.
Your work will also include providing professional consultation and coaching, guiding teachers and school teams to develop practical strategies tailored to individual pupils. Every conversation, training session and piece of guidance you deliver will help staff feel more prepared and young people feel more supported.
This is a role where partnership matters. You will collaborate with schools, families and community networks, contributing to a whole school approach that makes wellbeing visible, accessible and effective. From safeguarding responsibilities to signposting evidence-based resources, you will be part of a service that ensures every child and young person gets the right help at the right time.
You will be part of a values-driven team where integrity, collaboration and innovation shape everything we do. With opportunities for supervision, training and development, you will grow your skills while making a lasting difference in Derbyshires schools and communities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in mental health or work with children and young people (e.g. Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, counselling, or NVQ Level 4 equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training packages and group or individual interventions with children, young people or young adults
- Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks including Gillick competence and mental capacity
- Experience of inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Understanding of emotional wellbeing, mental health and psychosocial interventions
- Strong communication skills, able to build relationships with schools, families and professionals
- Confidence managing sensitive information, risk and safeguarding responsibilities
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Experience working with vulnerable groups, involving young people and families in service design, or delivering evidence-based interventions in education settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in mental health or work with children and young people (e.g. Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, counselling, or NVQ Level 4 equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training packages and group or individual interventions with children, young people or young adults
- Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks including Gillick competence and mental capacity
- Experience of inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Understanding of emotional wellbeing, mental health and psychosocial interventions
- Strong communication skills, able to build relationships with schools, families and professionals
- Confidence managing sensitive information, risk and safeguarding responsibilities
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Experience working with vulnerable groups, involving young people and families in service design, or delivering evidence-based interventions in education settings
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
