Title: Team Leader
Location: Coventry
Department: Coventry
Advertising salary: £32,921 - £40,347
Contract: Permanent
Duration: Not Specified
Hours per week: 37
About the roleJoin us in making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people in care.We are seeking an
experienced and
compassionate CiC Team Leader to lead our
Children in Care service,
delivering high quality
emotional health and
wellbeing support to
children in care,
care leavers,
carers and
professionals.
Working closely with
Coventry City Council, specialist
CAMHS services and
partner organisations, you will
provide operational leadership,
practice supervision and
direct therapeutic support. Alongside
managing a
clinical caseload, you will
lead a
team of practitioners and
counsellors,
oversee referral pathways,
support service development and ensure interventions remain
responsive,
effective and
outcome focused.
You will
build strong partnerships across
health,
education and
social care, contribute to
strategic planning and help
shape innovative approaches that improve
outcomes for
children and
young people. This is an
excellent opportunity for someone who is
passionate about
combining leadership with
therapeutic practice in a
values led organisation committed to
early intervention and
positive change.
About youYou will be an
accredited Children and Young People's Counsellor with a recognised
supervisory qualification and experience of supporting children and young people with emotional health and wellbeing needs.
You will have:
- Experience of leading teams and providing supervision
- Experience working with children, young people and families
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and relevant legislation
- Experience of working within multi agency partnerships
- Excellent communication, organisational and relationship building skills
- The ability to manage complex situations and support colleagues with professional guidance
- A positive, adaptable and solution focused approach that reflects Compass values
- Experience of working with Children in Care, within social care settings, or contributing to service development would be beneficial but is not essential.
If you are passionate about improving emotional wellbeing outcomes and ready to lead a dedicated team supporting children and young people, we encourage you to apply.BenefitsCompass 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 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: 13.09.2026
Interview Date: W/C 23.09.2026
