Therapeutic Practitioner: Children & Young People

AWD online; Seaford, Crowborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Birthday day off

5% employer pension contribution

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Annual salary review

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Reflective supervision time

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Therapeutic Practitioner - Children & Young People to support babies, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, helping them recover from trauma and build healthy relationships across refuge services in East Sussex (Seaford and Crowborough).

The role requires direct experience with children and young people, safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication and a full UK driving licence, with 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children and young people
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child development
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Compassionate, reflective and non-judgemental approach
• Willingness to reflect on practice and remain curious about improvement
• Personal or professional experience working with babies, toddlers and younger children
• Experience supporting children affected by trauma, abuse or adverse childhood experiences
• Experience within domestic abuse services, family support, SEND or early years settings
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Child-Centred Engagement: Build trusting relationships with each child, using activities they enjoy and working in alliance with them to improve wellbeing
• Creative and Therapeutic Activities: Deliver play, sensory, art and music activities tailored to individual needs
• Emotional Wellbeing and Recovery: Support recovery, resilience, healthy relationships and development
• Partnership Working: Work alongside parents, schools, health professionals and partner agencies
• Safeguarding and Planning: Contribute to safeguarding, assessments and support planning
• Safe and Nurturing Environments: Create child-centred spaces where children can feel secure and thrive
• Participation and Voice: Empower each child to participate in decisions about their care and the safeguarding process

Skills

Experience with children and young poe

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication

Compassionate, reflective approach

Willingness to reflect on practice

Experience with babies and younger

Domestic abuse experience

Driving licence & vehicle access

Job description

AWD online is seeking a Therapeutic Practitioner - Children & Young People to support babies, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, helping them recover from trauma and build healthy relationships across refuge services in East Sussex (Seaford and Crowborough).

The role requires direct experience with children and young people, safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication and a full UK driving licence, with 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.