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Senior Therapeutic Practitioner - Supporting Smiles

The post advertised is a full-time permanent position.

The salary for this post is £37,244 per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week.

You will be based at the Norwich Hub with a blend of working at the Hub and out in the community across Norfolk and Waveney.

Ormiston Families’ Supporting Smiles Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service is excited to invite applications from experienced counsellors and therapists, looking to further their therapeutic career. We offer great benefits and hybrid working.

Our Supporting Smiles service provides professional mental health support to children and young people through our Therapeutic Pathway for 4–13-year-olds and 5–18-year-olds with our Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner team. Whether residing in Norfolk or Waveney or registered with a Norfolk or Waveney GP, we’re here to offer therapeutic support to meet children and young people’s needs.

At Supporting Smiles, we believe in a needs-led approach, and our service name, “Supporting Smiles,” was co-created with input from the children and families we support. Our holistic mental health and wellbeing support service encompasses the expertise of our therapeutic practitioners, counsellors, and children’s wellbeing practitioners. We are committed to working alongside a network of support that extends beyond our walls and into the heart of the community.

Our therapeutic support brilliantly extends into a successful training offer across Norfolk and Waveney through our Link Team, who are committed to further developing a well-established group of mental health champions.

Convenience and accessibility are key to our therapeutic support. We offer sessions in various venues across the local community, including schools and family hub sites. If accessing our venues poses a challenge, we work together to find a solution that suits the needs.

As a member of Norfolk & Waveney’s Children and Young People’s Alliance, we’re part of an integrated mental health service network dedicated to THRIVE principles: Getting Advice, Getting Help, Getting More Help, and Risk Support. Alongside partners like The Benjamin Foundation, Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk County Council, and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, we’re committed to providing comprehensive support to children and young people aged 0-25, ensuring their mental health needs are met every step of the way.

Join our team at Supporting Smiles and be part of a community-driven initiative dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people across Norfolk and Waveney.

The Senior Therapist will provide clinical guidance along with some operational oversight to support the clinical team while delivering direct support to young people and families. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the clinical team manager with clinical oversight, case review, and outcome monitoring for their team.

The post holder will hold a clinical caseload alongside their leadership and supervisory responsibilities.

To apply please click on the apply online button

 Closing date for applications:        9am, Wednesday 21st May 2025

 Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

 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. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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