Young Persons Practitioner

Job description

Young Person’s Practitioner Salary: £26,006.84 - £29,900 per annum, pro rata Location: Inverness-Shire: Contract/Hours: Fixed Term contract until September 2026 (with possibility of extension) / Full Time – 37 hours per week. Flexible Monday to Friday schedule with a requirement for occasional out of hours support. Closing date for applications is midnight of Thursday 30th April and interviews are schedule to take place week commencing 4th May Benefits: - Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave - Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles - Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages - Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover - Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers A bit about the role: As a Young Person’s Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in delivering intensive, relationship‑based support to young people and their families. You’ll work directly with them through one‑to‑one sessions, group work, parenting support, and family‑focused interventions—always tailored to their individual needs. Your work will centre on preventing placement breakdown,...