Young Person’s Practitioner
Location: Inverness, IV1 1LE
Contract: 37 hours per week - 3 months initially
Salary: £14p/h PAYE
We are currently recruiting for a Young Person’s Practitioner to join a service that provides dedicated support to young people aged 11–18 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:You’ll 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. You’ll be part of an organisation that values early intervention, relationship-based practice, and positive, lasting change.
