Trauma‑Informed Therapeutic Support Practitioner

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Work England registration fee

DBS application fee paid

30 days annual leave (plus holidays)

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

On-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Hybrid working policy

LGPS pension

Gym memberships discounts

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Therapeutic Support Practitioner for the TESS service to support care-experienced children and young people aged 0 to 25, including care leavers. You will join a multidisciplinary team and deliver outreach, relationship-based guidance, and targeted emotional support.

The role focuses on early adversity, attachment and trauma-related difficulties, with collaborative practice across agencies and organisations to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with care-experienced young people or young adults.
• Demonstrates interest in evidence-based practice and willingness to develop knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical support and guidance as part of the wider team.
• Outreach work and relationship-based support for young people and care leavers.
• Support social and emotional development and access to community resources.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Mental health awareness

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Therapeutic Support Practitioner for the TESS service to support care-experienced children and young people aged 0 to 25, including care leavers. You will join a multidisciplinary team and deliver outreach, relationship-based guidance, and targeted emotional support.

The role focuses on early adversity, attachment and trauma-related difficulties, with collaborative practice across agencies and organisations to meet individual needs.