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Dandelion Time, Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid)
£25,500 per year pro-rated to £15,300 per annum (Term Time Only)
Be part of an experienced team using craft, animals and the land to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
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Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid)
£25,500 per year pro-rated to £15,300 per annum (Term Time Only)
Part-time (30 hours over 4 or 5 days)
Permanent

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Job description

At Dandelion Time, we support children facing significant emotional challenges, often, but not always, rooted in adverse childhood experiences such as domestic violence, abuse, or neglect. Our systemic, trauma‑informed approach focuses on the whole family, helping them build healthier relationships, create positive change, and move towards brighter futures.

Nature is at the heart of everything we do. Through hands‑on activities in the natural world, children and families connect with the earth, plants, animals and with each other.

About the Role 

As a Family Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in delivering our therapeutic programme. Working alongside the Therapeutic Programme Manager and Family Caseworker, you will help plan, prepare and facilitate meaningful therapeutic sessions for children and their families. This may include leading group sessions supported by Teaching Assistants or collaborating with teaching staff involved in each child’s care.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a welcoming, energetic and committed team making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. The work is deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to help families rebuild relationships and create new beginnings.

What can you bring to Dandelion Time?

To thrive in this role, you will have experience supporting disadvantaged children or those with SEND, as well as an understanding of the challenges faced by parents and carers managing their own wellbeing. Experience as a Youth Leader, Scout Leader, Forest School Leader,  or in a similar child‑centred, outdoor or community role, will be a real asset.

You’ll have a genuine passion for hands‑on, creative activities, whether that’s crafting, working with the land, or caring for animals. An interest in our land‑to‑table ethos, including the preparation and cooking of healthy, nutritious food, will help you feel right at home.

Above all, you’ll bring a warm, joyful presence to the families you support, helping to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can grow, explore and flourish.

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Organisation
Dandelion Time View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, to feel loved and free of fear

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Refreshed on: 26 March 2026
Closing date: 02 April 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Counselling, Environment / Animal, Mental Health, Psychology / Therapy, Students / School, Wellbeing, Youth / Children

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