Trauma-Informed Child Wellbeing Practitioner

Faith in Families; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 33 days + bank/hols

Stakeholder pension

Learning & development opportunities

Death in Service cover

Job summary

Faith in Families in the United Kingdom seeks a Children\'s Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner to provide 1-to-1 and group support for children with low-level mental health concerns. This trauma-informed role helps young people understand and regulate emotions, build resilience, and involve families in supportive care.

You will manage a caseload, undertake initial assessments, document records, and coordinate interventions with schools, health visitors and partners.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent.
• Experience of delivering one-to-one intensive support/therapeutic interventions.
• Experience of working with families in need and with trauma in children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the Children Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted non-intrusive therapeutic 1-2-1 and group support for children and young people with low level mental health concerns.
• Deliver a trauma informed approach, recognising signs and symptoms of trauma.
• Develop positive relationships with children, families and support networks.
• Act as an advocate for children to ensure their voice is heard.
• Manage and maintain a caseload and deliver interventions at accessible times/places.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication skills

Organisation

Time management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

A Level or equivalent

Psychology degree

NVQ 3 Youth Work

NVQ 3 Advice and Guidance

Diploma in Leadership for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Advanced Practice)

Tools

IT skills

Data bases and data collation tools

Job description

Faith in Families in the United Kingdom seeks a Children\'s Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner to provide 1-to-1 and group support for children with low-level mental health concerns. This trauma-informed role helps young people understand and regulate emotions, build resilience, and involve families in supportive care.

You will manage a caseload, undertake initial assessments, document records, and coordinate interventions with schools, health visitors and partners.