Therapeutic Practitioner - Supporting Smiles
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,467.72 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £34467.72 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR1 1BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0530-26-0000 |
Summary
The starting salary for this post is £34,467.72 per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week (part-time will be considered). The location for this post is Norfolk & Waveney. Travel across Norfolk and Waveney is required. Ormiston Families Supporting Smiles Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service is excited to invite applications from therapists looking to further their therapeutic career. We offer great benefits. Our Supporting Smiles service provides professional mental health support to children and young people through our Therapeutic Pathway for 413-year-olds and 518-year-olds with our Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner team. Whether residing in Norfolk or Waveney or registered with a Norfolk or Waveney GP, we're here to offer therapeutic support to meet children and young peoples needs. At Supporting Smiles, we believe in a needs-led approach, and our service name, "Supporting Smiles," was co-created with input from the children and families we support. Our holistic mental health and wellbeing support service encompasses the expertise of our therapeutic practitioners, counsellors, and childrens wellbeing practitioners. Convenience and accessibility are key to our therapeutic support. We offer sessions in various venues across your local community, including schools and family hub sites. If accessing our venues poses a challenge, don't hesitate to reach out, and we'll work together to find a solution that suits your needs. As a member of Norfolk & Waveneys Children and Young Peoples Alliance, we're part of an integrated mental health service network dedicated to THRIVE principles: Getting Advice, Getting Help, Getting More Help, and Risk Support. Alongside partners like The Benjamin Foundation, Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk County Council, and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, we're committed to providing comprehensive support to children and young people aged 0-25, ensuring their mental health needs are met every step of the way. For further information and to apply, please visit our website https://www.ormiston.org/work-with-us/our-vacancies/ Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday, 9th February 2026 Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role: Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.