Play Therapist - Supporting Smiles

About the role

Ormiston Families' Supporting Smiles Children and Young People's 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 4-13-year-olds and 5-18-year-olds with our Practitioner CBT-informed pathway. 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 people's 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 children's 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 & Waveney's Children and Young People's 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. The post advertised is a full-time, fixed-term role (12 months). The salary for this post is £34,467, based on 37.5 hours per week. The base for this post is our Norwich Hub. Travel across Norfolk and Waveney is required. Closing date for applications: 9am, Thursday 2nd July 2026 For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website. 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.

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