Job Description

Job Overview

Brain Injury Matters (NI) have an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as a Children and Youth Practitioner.

As a key member of the Children and Youth Service, you will be responsible for the support, enhancement and the development of young people and their families who have sustained an acquired brain injury.

The Children & Youth Practitionerwill work with the Head of Children & Youth Services to develop an innovative and forward thinking service that meets the emerging needs of children, adolescents and families affected by childhood acquired brain injury. They will work with acute and community professionals supporting children and families, contributing to the emotional, psychological and physical health and development of children and their families after brain injury.

By engaging with and working alongside professionals across Northern Ireland, the Children & Youth Practitioner will identify areas that will support the social, emotional and psychological health and well-being of children and families. As we move forward with developing the Children and Youth Service, the Children & Youth Practitioner will contribute to a new and innovative service that further adds to the social and emotional growth of families following childhood acquired brain injury.

This role is advertised for an initial period of four months subject to ongoing funding being confirmed.

To apply for this opportunity, please email fiona@braininjurymatters.org.uk for an application pack. Please note closing date for applications is Monday 21st July 2025 @ 9 am.

Interviews will be held Monday 28th July 2025

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From 26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast BT5 6BQ

Application deadline: 21/07/2025
Reference ID: CYSP/BIM
Expected start date: 01/09/2025