About this role
Job summary
Some young people just need someone who gets it. Someone who listens properly, stays calm when things feel messy, and helps them find a way forward before things reach crisis point.
As an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner - Children in Care (CiC), youll work directly with children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional health and wellbeing difficulties, helping them build confidence, resilience and healthier ways to cope with lifes challenges.
No two days look the same. One day you might be supporting a young person one to one in a school, the next delivering a group session in the community, speaking with parents, or helping professionals better understand the emotional wellbeing needs of the young people they support.
Youll hold a varied caseload and deliver evidence based interventions that genuinely make a difference. Youll work alongside families, schools and partner agencies to make sure young people get the right support at the right time, including helping them access more specialist services where needed.
You will support children and young people with mild to moderate emotional health and wellbeing needs through assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based interventions.
Youll join a supportive, values led team that cares deeply about children, young people and each other, where collaboration and new ideas are genuinely encouraged.
This is a role for someone who wants their work to matter.
Main duties of the job
You know that emotional wellbeing support is about more than ticking boxes. Its about helping young people feel safe enough to open up, understood enough to trust you, and supported enough to believe things can improve.
Youll need:
A relevant qualification in emotional wellbeing, youth work, psychology, counselling, social care or a related field
Experience supporting children and young people with emotional wellbeing, social or behavioural difficulties
Experience delivering emotional wellbeing or pastoral interventions
Knowledge of safeguarding, consent and emotional wellbeing needs affecting children and young people
Confidence managing a caseload and working independently across community and educational settings
Strong communication and relationship building skills with young people, families and professionals
Ability to assess, manage and escalate risk appropriately
Good organisational and IT skills, including maintaining accurate records
Ability to travel independently in line with the requirements of the role
Experience within healthcare, education or multi agency settings, along with training in areas such as trauma informed practice or Youth Mental Health First Aid, would be welcomed, but they are not dealbreakers.
If youre someone who wants to help young people feel stronger, more confident and less alone when life gets difficult, this is the kind of work youll feel proud of.
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 salary review Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!
Closing Date: 25.06.2026 #LI-BE1 #CompShine
Job description Job responsibilities
Some young people just need someone who gets it. Someone who listens properly, stays calm when things feel messy, and helps them find a way forward before things reach crisis point.
As an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner - Children in Care (CiC), youll work directly with children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional health and wellbeing difficulties, helping them build confidence, resilience and healthier ways to cope with lifes challenges.
No two days look the same. One day you might be supporting a young person one to one in a school, the next delivering a group session in the community, speaking with parents, or helping professionals better understand the emotional wellbeing needs of the young people they support.
Youll hold a varied caseload and deliver evidence based interventions that genuinely make a difference. Youll work alongside families, schools and partner agencies to make sure young people get the right support at the right time, including helping them access more specialist services where needed.
You will support children and young people with mild to moderate emotional health and wellbeing needs through assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based interventions.
Youll join a supportive, values led team that cares deeply about children, young people and each other, where collaboration and new ideas are genuinely encouraged.
This is a role for someone who wants their work to matter.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant qualification in emotional wellbeing, youth work, psychology, counselling or equivalent Level 4 qualification in Children, Young People, Families or Social Care.
Desirable
Further relevant degree qualification Teaching qualification. Formal training in Trauma, Mental Health Awareness or Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Experience Essential
Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others. Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders. Experience of working with children and young people experiencing social, emotional, behavioural and emotional wellbeing difficulties, including the delivery of emotional health or pastoral wellbeing support.
Desirable
Experience of working with children in care, care leavers and foster carers. Experience of working with children and their families in an education or community setting. Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing. Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments. Experience of working with looked after children. Experience of working with other vulnerable groups. Coaching and mentoring experience.
Additional Criteria Essential
Knowledge of emotional health and wellbeing needs for children and young people. Knowledge of safeguarding issues. Knowledge of local services and community resources to support children and families and how to navigate and access these. Ability to work independently. Ability to manage a complex caseload. Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills. Ability to build rapport and trust with young people. Ability to model appropriate behaviours to colleagues, children, young people and families. Ability to fulfil the requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments where appropriate. Ability to work flexibly to meet business need.
Desirable
Knowledge of the operation of specialist Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing services. Ability to teach others about mental health issues. Ability to deliver therapeutic group interventions with children and families. Commitment to continuous professional development.
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).
Employer details Employer name Compass
Address Jardine Crescent
Coventry
CV4 9PL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)