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