Emotional Wellbing Practitioner
You’ll deliver tailored 1:1 and group emotional wellbeing sessions with children aged 8–13 in schools across Brighton & Hove, with a focus on developing emotional literacy, resilience, and coping strategies. You’ll also plan and deliver Year 6 transition workshops and collaborate with families and professionals to ensure joined-up support.
This role sits within our Safety Net team, which has supported children and families since 1995. We work from a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective, with children’s voices at the heart of all we do.
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering 1:1, group, and class-based emotional wellbeing sessions
- Building trusted relationships tailored to each child’s needs and identity
- Coordinating support with schools, families and professionals
- Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records
- Following safeguarding procedures and contributing to service development
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
· Experience engaging with children and young people (ideally aged 8–13)
· Understanding of emotional wellbeing, inclusion and child development
· Confidence working independently and as part of a team
· Strong communication and IT skills, including record-keeping
· A commitment to equality, child rights and anti-discriminatory practice
We’re a flexible, supportive employer. We’re happy to discuss any access needs, working pattern requests or adjustments that would help you thrive in this role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please contact the CYP service at Impact Initiaitves for more information. Visit our website for a detailied job description.
Closing date: Thursday, 28th August 2025 by 12.00 noon
Interviews: 3rd and 4th September 2025
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