Young Persons Practitioner

Young Persons Practitioner Location: Inverness, IV1 1LE Contract: 37 hours per week - 3 months initially Salary: £14p/h PAYE We are currently recruiting for a Young Persons Practitioner to join a service that provides dedicated support to young people aged 1118 and their families. The organisation delivers one-to-one sessions, group work, parenting support, and family-based interventions designed to build strong, trusting relationships and provide intensive help during times of challenge or crisis. The service focuses on: Preventing placement breakdown , whether the young person is living at home or in care. Supporting smooth transitions for young people returning to their local communities. Key Responsibilities: Deliver one-to-one and group support to young people and parents. Assess needs, plan interventions, and evaluate progress. Prepare reports and contribute to multi-agency meetings . Work collaboratively with partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes. Support families to manage challenging behaviour and improve wellbeing. About You: Youll have experience supporting children, young people, or families within a social care or community setting. Compassion, resilience, and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships are essential. Experience with trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches would be an advantage. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate and supportive team making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. Youll be part of an organisation that values early intervention, relationship-based practice, and positive, lasting change.

Location: Inverness, Scotland, GB

Posted Date: 11/5/2025