Supervising Practitioner MHST Bakewell
Job Description
Job summary
Looking to make a meaningful difference in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people?
We're seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Supervising Practitioner to join our team in Bakewell.
As a key member of our service, you'll deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs and provide expert clinical supervision to our dedicated Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP's) and amazing trainees.
These combined responsibilities create an incredible opportunity to deliver quality care while driving growth and development within the team. Your rewarding work will focus on fostering resilience and wellbeing in educational settings, supporting schools to implement Whole School Approaches to mental health.
You'll deliver group interventions, provide specialist consultation and training to staff, and collaborate with school leaders to build their confidence in driving innovative mental health strategies. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and clinical governance, you'll empower young people to thrive while maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding.
If you thrive in a collaborative team and are committed to making a lasting impact, join our supportive, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to continuous learning.
If you're ready to lead and inspire in the field of mental health, apply now to help shape a brighter future for the next generation!
Main duties of the job
You'll bring a solid foundation in mental health or a related field, supported by a nationally recognised qualification such as EMHP, CWP, mental health nursing, psychotherapy, or social work.
This must meet the MHST training requirements and be registered with the appropriate governing body, such as BABCP or NMC. With at least two years of experience working therapeutically to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people, you'll have a proven ability to deliver evidence-based interventions and achieve meaningful outcomes.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a Postgraduate Certificate in supervision or management (or a willingness to undertake this qualification).
- Demonstrates expertise in CBT-informed interventions and clinical supervision, ideally in education or community settings.
- Is skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding, and collaborative work with diverse stakeholders.
- Possesses excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Holds a full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalent).
Desirable attributes include mentorship experience, leadership in children's services, and working in a skill-mixed team.
A postgraduate therapeutic qualification or equivalent experience, particularly in low-intensity CBT, is highly valued.
If you're ready to inspire and innovate within mental health services, join us and make a lasting impact on the futures of children and young people. Apply now!
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: Sunday 6th April
#CompLivesJob responsibilities
Looking to make a meaningful difference in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people?
Were seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Supervising Practitioner to join our team in Bakewell. As a key member of our service, youll deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs and provide expert clinical supervision to our dedicated Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and amazing trainees. These combined responsibilities create an incredible opportunity to deliver quality care while driving growth and development within the team. Your rewarding work will focus on fostering resilience and wellbeing in educational settings, supporting schools to implement Whole School Approaches to mental health. Youll deliver group interventions, provide specialist consultation and training to staff, and collaborate with school leaders to build their confidence in driving innovative mental health strategies. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and clinical governance, youll empower young people to thrive while maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding. If you thrive in a collaborative team and are committed to making a lasting impact, join our supportive, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to continuous learning.
If youre ready to lead and inspire in the field of mental health, apply now to help shape a brighter future for the next generation!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional and/or clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP,PMHW, nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work) and must be committed to maintaining registration if applicable
- Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision (EMHP supervisor course) or Two years post qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people and willingness to undertake a PG Certificate in Supervision.
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Management / supervision training
- Therapeutic post graduate qualification or equivalent experience ideally in low intensity CBT.
- Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Two years post qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people e.g., as an EMHP/CYP-IAPT practitioner
- Experience of line management and/or delivery of clinical supervision
- Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision, ideally of practice related to education settings
- Experience of working in a community and/or educational
- Experience of effective engagement with CYPF
- Risk assessment and management in the delivery of clinical services (including
- safeguarding)
Desirable
- Experience of leadership within Children and Young People clinical service areas
- Experience of providing mentorship
- Experience of organising team duties
- Experience of inducting staff members
- Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment
- Experience of working in a skill mix team
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Leadership and the ability to delegate and supervise staff
- Recognition and escalation of risk, contributing to control measures
- Planning workload, time management
- Work under pressure and able to manage changing priorities
- Understand need for evidence and statistical data collection, and
- achieving targets
- IT skills
- Team player and a dynamic personality
- Multi-agency/disciplinary working
- Excellent communication skills and ability to form positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Innovative practice and ability to influence others
- Positive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious.
- Has a strong degree of personal integrity
- Ability to work all year round
- Due to the nature of the role ...
