Therapeutic Practitioner x 2 – Supporting Smiles

Ormiston; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,666 - 34,467; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Families’ Supporting Smiles service is seeking two Therapeutic Practitioners to provide evidence-based mental health support to children and young people. Roles involve delivering therapy across Norfolk and Waveney, including schools and community settings, with supervision as needed for those nearing accreditation.

Salary of £27,666 or £34,467 per year (37.5 hours/week) depends on qualifications and experience; travel around the region is required. Closing date 23 July 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified therapists and those approaching professional accreditation.
• Experience in therapeutic mental health support for children and young people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to children and young people in community settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver THRIVE-informed care.
• Work across Norfolk and Waveney to deliver services in schools and community venues.

Skills

Qualified Therapist

Approaching accreditation

Job description

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Therapeutic Practitioner x 2 - Supporting Smiles

Salary: £27,666 or £34,467 (dependent upon qualifications, professional accreditation and experience), based on 37.5 hours per week.

Location: Norwich Hub, with travel across Norfolk and Waveney required.

Ormiston Families’ Supporting Smiles Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service is excited to invite applications from Therapeutic Practitioners looking to further their career. We welcome applications from both qualified therapists and those approaching professional accreditation who are looking to begin their therapeutic career within a supportive and developing service.

Our Supporting Smiles service provides professional mental health support to children and young people through our Therapeutic Pathway for 4–13-year-olds and our Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner service for 5–18-year-olds. Whether children and young people live in Norfolk or Waveney, or are registered with a Norfolk or Waveney GP, we provide evidence-based therapeutic support tailored to their individual needs.

At Supporting Smiles, we believe in a needs-led approach, and our service name was co-created with the children, young people and families we support. Our multidisciplinary team includes Therapeutic Practitioners, Counsellors and Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners, working together to deliver high-quality mental health support across Norfolk and Waveney.

Therapeutic support is delivered in a range of community settings, including schools, family hubs and community venues, ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the needs of children, young people and families.

As a member of Norfolk & Waveney’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health Alliance, we work alongside partners including The Benjamin Foundation, Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk County Council and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to deliver integrated, THRIVE-informed support across the Getting Advice, Getting Help, Getting More Help and Risk Support pathways.

This is an exciting time to join Supporting Smiles as we continue to develop and strengthen our service. Successful applicants will be appointed at the appropriate level based on their qualifications, professional accreditation, knowledge, skills and experience. Those who are approaching professional accreditation will receive appropriate supervision, support and development to help them progress in their career.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Thursday 23rd July 2026

Safeguarding and DBS requirements

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant safer recruitment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.