Job summary
Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in Young Lives!
At Compass, our mission is to transform the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in education. Were seeking a passionate Holistic Wellbeing Worker to join our dynamic Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
MHSTs lead prevention and early intervention, working within schools to build resilience and provide tailored support for mild to moderate mental health needs. As part of the team, youll contribute to a Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health, supporting and empowering educators to embed sustainable wellbeing strategies across schools and colleges.
In this rewarding role, youll deliver evidence-based interventions, advise school staff, and ensure young people remain engaged in education while accessing the support they need. Collaborating closely with specialist services, youll help connect students and families to appropriate resources, making a lasting difference.
Youll also deliver workshops, assemblies, and group sessions, lead 1:1 interventions, and champion safeguarding and best practices around consent and capacity. By fostering partnerships with schools and stakeholders, youll help create a culture where mental health thrives.
This role is part of an innovative, two-year funded project within Compass.
Join us to deliver life-changing care for children, young people, and families!
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a passionate individual committed to empowering children, young people, and families to thrive. As a Holistic Wellbeing Worker, you'll bring expertise, creativity, and compassion to this impactful role.
Essential criteria:
- A qualification in mental health or working with children and young people (e.g., Diploma in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or NVQ Level 4)
- Experience working with children, young people, and families, particularly in education, mental health, or community settings
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and consent issues, including Gillick competence
- Ability to deliver 1:1 therapeutic interventions and group workshops for children and families
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
- Excellent organisational skills to manage tasks effectively
- Access to transport and willingness to travel to community locations
Desirable qualities include experience in holistic wellbeing practices, delivering workshops, or working with vulnerable groups. A background in monitoring outcomes or contributing to innovative projects is a plus.
We value open-minded, non-judgemental individuals who are passionate about reducing the impact of weight stigma, diet culture, and beauty standards. If you are reliable, solution-focused, and eager to make a real difference, this role provides the perfect platform for growth.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape brighter futures.
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: 20 February 2025
Interview date: 27 February 2025
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in Young Lives! At Compass, our mission is to transform the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in education. Were seeking a passionate Holistic Wellbeing Worker to join our dynamic Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
MHSTs lead prevention and early intervention, working within schools to build resilience and provide tailored support for mild to moderate mental health needs. As part of the team, youll contribute to a Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health, supporting and empowering educators to embed sustainable wellbeing strategies across schools and colleges.
In this rewarding role, youll deliver evidence-based interventions, advise school staff, and ensure young people remain engaged in education while accessing the support they need. Collaborating closely with specialist services, youll help connect students and families to appropriate resources, making a lasting difference.
Youll also deliver workshops, assemblies, and group sessions, lead 1:1 interventions, and champion safeguarding and best practices around consent and capacity. By fostering partnerships with schools and stakeholders, youll help create a culture where mental health thrives.
This role is part of an innovative, two-year funded project within Compass.
Join us to deliver life-changing care for children, young people, and families!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in Young Lives! At Compass, our mission is to transform the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in education. Were seeking a passionate Holistic Wellbeing Worker to join our dynamic Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
MHSTs lead prevention and early intervention, working within schools to build resilience and provide tailored support for mild to moderate mental health needs. As part of the team, youll contribute to a Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health, supporting and empowering educators to embed sustainable wellbeing strategies across schools and colleges.
In this rewarding role, youll deliver evidence-based interventions, advise school staff, and ensure young people remain engaged in education while accessing the support they need. Collaborating closely with specialist services, youll help connect students and families to appropriate resources, making a lasting difference.
Youll also deliver workshops, assemblies, and group sessions, lead 1:1 interventions, and champion safeguarding and best practices around consent and capacity. By fostering partnerships with schools and stakeholders, youll help create a culture where mental health thrives.
This role is part of an innovative, two-year funded project within Compass.
Join us to deliver life-changing care for children, young people, and families!
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 of working in education/ mental health/sports/nutrition
Desirable
- Experience/Training in Yoga, physical health and/or holistic wellbeing
- Experience in project management
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of educational environments
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
- 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 delivering assemblies and workshops to children and young people
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing services teams
- Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups of children young people and families
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children who present with low needs
- Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with families
- Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within staff group
- Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
- Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to be able to build and maintain positive relationships with children and young people of all ages and families
- Open minded and non- judgemental
- Passionate about making a positive social change
- Passionate about reducing the impact of diet culture, weight stigma and beauty standards on children and young people
- Empowering people to improve their health outcomes and sense of well-being
- Access to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.
- Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession, if applicable.
- Willingness to study further, if required
Desirable
- Ability to teach others about mental health issues
- Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families
- Proven commitment to continuous professional development
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 of working in education/ mental health/sports/nutrition
Desirable
- Experience/Training in Yoga, physical health and/or holistic wellbeing
- Experience in project management
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of educational environments
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
- 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 delivering assemblies and workshops to children and young people
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing services teams
- Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups of children young people and families
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children who present with low needs
- Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with families
- Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within staff group
- Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
- Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to be able to build and maintain positive relationships with children and young people of all ages and families
- Open minded and non- judgemental
- Passionate about making a positive social change
- Passionate about reducing the impact of diet culture, weight stigma and beauty standards on children and young people
- Empowering people to improve their health outcomes and sense of well-being
- Access to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.
- Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession, if applicable.
- Willingness to study further, if required
Desirable
- Ability to teach others about mental health issues
- Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families
- Proven 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.
