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Therapeutic Practitioner - Supporting Smiles

The post advertised is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract x 1

The starting salary for this post is £27,217.33 per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week.

The location for this post is Norfolk & Waveney.

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

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.

Convenience and accessibility are key to our therapeutic support. We offer sessions in various venues across your local community, including schools and family hub sites. If accessing our venues poses a challenge, don’t hesitate to reach out, and we’ll work together to find a solution that suits your 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.

To apply, please click on the apply online button

Closing date for applications:        9am, Thursday 13th March 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.