Triage and Assessment Practitioner

Job SummaryCould you help make that first step feel a little less scary and a lot more hopeful?As a Triage and Assessment Practitioner, youll be the first point of meaningful contact for children, young people and families accessing our service. Working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, youll carry out holistic assessments to understand each young persons needs and ensure theyre matched with the right support at the right time.Youll take the lead on triaging new referrals, conducting comprehensive assessments, and liaising with families, schools and professionals to develop effective care plans. Youll also help manage the assessment rota and contribute to the ongoing development of efficient, inclusive pathways into care. Every decision you make will directly impact a young persons experience of the service and their journey to better emotional wellbeing.This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, values relationships, and can balance empathy with structure. If youre passionate about early help and prevention, and want to be part of a service that puts children and young people first, wed love to hear from you.This opportunity is a 6 months Fixed Term Contract.Be the steady start to something better. Apply Today!Main duties of the jobYou thrive on finding clarity in complexity. Behind every referral, you see a young person needing someone to listen, understand, and guide them to the right support. You bring professionalism, compassion and calm, and you're driven by the belief that early, effective intervention changes lives.To Succeed In This Role, Youll Need:A qualification in mental health or in working with children and young people (e.g. Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling)At least one years post-qualification experienceExperience delivering holistic assessments for children and young peopleWork with vulnerable groups and in multi-agency settingsStrong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, consent and Gillick competencyTime management skills and ability to work under pressureConfident IT and case recording skillsA collaborative, flexible attitude with excellent communication skillsAlthough home based you will need to occasionally travel therefore will need to have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicleDesirable criteria include a CBT-informed approach, experience in organising team duties, and knowledge of evidence-based practice or child development that will give you an even stronger start but aren't dealbreakers.Are you the person who helps change the course of a young persons life? Sounds like youjoin us!About UsCompass 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.BenefitsWe 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 salaryCompetitive contributory pension scheme24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH serviceEnhanced sick payExcellent learning & development opportunities and career progressionAnnual performance/salary reviewHelp us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!Closing date: 31st OctDetailsDate posted16 October 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13,954 a yearContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number658Job locationsJardine CrescentCoventryCV4 9PLJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesCould you help make that first step feel a little less scary and a lot more hopeful?As a Triage and Assessment Practitioner, youll be the first point of meaningful contact for children, young people and families accessing our service. Working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, youll carry out holistic assessments to understand each young persons needs and ensure theyre matched with the right support at the right time.Youll take the lead on triaging new referrals, conducting comprehensive assessments, and liaising with families, schools and professionals to develop effective care plans. Youll also help manage the assessment rota and contribute to the ongoing development of efficient, inclusive pathways into care. Every decision you make will directly impact a young persons experience of the service and their journey to better emotional wellbeing.This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, values relationships, and can balance empathy with structure. If youre passionate about early help and prevention, and want to be part of a service that puts children and young people first, wed love to hear from you.This opportunity is a 6 months Fixed Term Contract.Be the steady start to something better. Apply Today!Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesCould you help make that first step feel a little less scary and a lot more hopeful?As a Triage and Assessment Practitioner, youll be the first point of meaningful contact for children, young people and families accessing our service. Working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, youll carry out holistic assessments to understand each young persons needs and ensure theyre matched with the right support at the right time.Youll take the lead on triaging new referrals, conducting comprehensive assessments, and liaising with families, schools and professionals to develop effective care plans. Youll also help manage the assessment rota and contribute to the ongoing development of efficient, inclusive pathways into care. Every decision you make will directly impact a young persons experience of the service and their journey to better emotional wellbeing.This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, values relationships, and can balance empathy with structure. If youre passionate about early help and prevention, and want to be part of a service that puts children and young people first, wed love to hear from you.This opportunity is a 6 months Fixed Term Contract.Be the steady start to something better. Apply Today!Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialQualification in mental health or working with children & young people such as Diploma in Youth Work, Diploma in Social Work, Psychology degree, accredited counsellingOne years relevant post qualification experienceDesirableTherapeutic post graduate qualification (ideally in low intensity CBT)ExperienceEssentialExperience of delivering comprehensive, holistic assessment of need for children and young peopleExperience of:Working with vulnerable groupsInter-agency and multi-disciplinary workingRisk assessment and management in the delivery of clinical services (including safeguarding)Strong knowledge of safeguarding Working Together Intercollegiate and safeguarding children/adults guidance and legislationKnowledge and experience of Confidentiality and consent and Gillick competency and mental capacityDesirableExperience of CBT informed practice.Experience of organising team dutiesKnowledge of Developmental needs of children and young peopleUnderstanding of Evidence based practiceUnderstand The need for evidence and statistical data collection, and achieving targetsAdditional CriteriaEssentialRecognition and escalation of risk, contributing to control measuresPlanning workload, time managementWork under pressure and able to manage changing prioritiesIT skillsTeam player and a dynamic personalityMulti-agency/disciplinary workingExcellent communication skills and able to relate to CYPFsInnovative practice and ability to influence othersPositive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious.Has a strong degree of personal integrityRecognise and escalate safeguarding concerns thereby contributing to risk managementAble to occasionally travel across district and the areaAble to work a flexible work pattern as service requires, including some eveningsHolds a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle or Access to WorkEnhanced DBS checkPerson SpecificationEssentialRecognition and escalation of risk, contributing to control measuresPlanning workload, time managementWork under pressure and able to manage changing prioritiesIT skillsTeam player and a dynamic personalityMulti-agency/disciplinary workingExcellent communication skills and able to relate to CYPFsInnovative practice and ability to influence othersPositive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious.Has a strong degree of personal integrityRecognise and escalate safeguarding concerns thereby contributing to risk managementAble to occasionally travel across district and the areaAble to work a flexible work pattern as service requires, including some eveningsHolds a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle or Access to WorkEnhanced DBS checkDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCompassAddressJardine CrescentCoventryCV4 9PLEmployer's websitehttps://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameCompassAddressJardine CrescentCoventryCV4 9PLEmployer's websitehttps://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)