North Yorkshire (Compass BUZZ)

Email: lisa.gale@compass-uk.org

Hi, I’m Lisa, I have been a Compass Service Manager since 2013 and am lucky to have a job that enables me to work with such great colleagues who are committed to offering children, young people, families and professionals across North Yorkshire the best support they possibly can. The teams I work with are dedicated to helping children and young people make sustainable lifestyle changes that will improve their long-term health, resilience and emotional wellbeing in order to help them reach their potential.

Email: rachael.askew@compass-uk.org

Hi I’m Rachael, I joined Compass REACH in 2016, moving to the Compass BUZZ team a year later. It is a great team and I love the diversity of the role dealing with professionals and young people. I am proud of the service Compass BUZZ provides which is having a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people across North Yorkshire.

Hi I’m Rob, I am based in the office carrying out the administrative duties to support the team. Despite working behind the scenes, I share the passion and commitment demonstrated by the Wellbeing Workers, and I am delighted to be part of the team, making a positive contribution to the lives of children and young people across the county. Compass BUZZ - creating a BUZZ about mental health and wellbeing.

Email: chloe.smith@compass-uk.org

“Hi I'm Chloe, I have a master’s degree in child and clinical psychology and have previously worked with a range of young people. I'm a Wellbeing Worker in the Selby area and I am really passionate about mental health. I am proud to be working for Compass as this is such an amazing project which is changing so many children's lives for the better as well as providing incredible training and support!”

Email: heather.cottam@compass-uk.org

Hi I’m Heather, I am a Wellbeing Worker because I want to be a voice in schools that promotes the importance of everyone feeling good and functioning well. Before this role, I was a social sciences teacher specialising in psychology. I feel that I can combine my experience of working in a school with my knowledge of wellbeing to work collaboratively on finding realistic and effective strategies that help children and young people feel good and function well.

Email: ashleigh.coombs@compass-uk.org

Hi I’m Ashleigh, this is one of the most rewarding jobs I could do, not only do I work with an amazing team, I am also incredibly valued by Compass. I could not be more passionate about protecting, promoting and improving the mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people. I believe that we need to eliminate the stigma and help each other to move towards a brighter future.

Email: paul.cullen@compass-uk.org

Hi I’m Paul, in joining Compass BUZZ I have found my niche; delivering training in schools is a fantastic way to engage people and support them to develop ideas and confidence around mental health and wellbeing. It is a privilege working with so many school staff that recognise the importance of improving young people’s mental health in order to help support the whole child.

Email: Alice.manton@compass-uk.org

Hi I’m Alice, I have worked in a variety of roles alongside children and young people and find this really fulfilling. I am very passionate about challenging stigma and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for children, young people and adults. I am delighted to be part of the Compass BUZZ team and believe there is no limit to what we can achieve!

Email: rebecca.tait@compass-uk.org

Hi I’m Becks, being a Wellbeing Worker is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had! I’m proud of the role I play in supporting schools staff to build their confidence in dealing with mental health issues in children and young people. Everyone at Compass BUZZ works together to create a healthy and happy North Yorkshire and I think that’s worth smiling about!

Email: sarah.wilmore@compass-uk.org

Hi I’m Sarah, I feel it is an absolute privilege to be working as a Wellbeing Worker for Compass BUZZ as I am passionate about raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing for children and young people as they have the right to be understood, their voices heard and their needs met.

Hi, I’m Nadine and before coming to Compass Buzz I worked in adult mental health and substance misuse. I thoroughly enjoy my role here and seeing the positive impact that our support and training has had on our North Yorkshire Schools and Children’s wellbeing. This has been a great team to join and everyone is very committed and passionate about helping children receive the enjoyable childhood they deserve.