Job Description

Ormiston Families

- Breaking Barriers Norfolk

Location:

Various locations across Norfolk

Salary:

25,880 per annum

Hours:

35 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent, required as soon as possible

Reference:

0467

Ormiston Families

are looking for a

Senior Practitioner

to work as part of the Breaking Barriers Project in Norfolk.


The Breaking Barriers Project is a service which works with Children, Young People (CYP) and Families who have been affected by the imprisonment of a parent or close family member. Our service offers one-to-one support to children and young people to maintain a connection with the imprisoned parent/loved one, support their emotional wellbeing and build resilience to enable them to reach their full potential. The work we do plays a critical role in helping to reduce reoffending rates and improve outcomes for children and young people.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will:

provide outcome-based support designed to address the needs of children, young people with a parent/carer or close family member in prison who may feel isolated or excluded in their home and community, ensuring that these programmes meet individual need and further the aims of Ormiston Families carry out initial assessments with parents or carers and partner agencies following referrals to the service and identify and agree individual outcomes for children and young people work one to one in the home, schools, on-line and other community settings coordinating packages of support with CYP, with other agencies where appropriate, that meet the complex needs of children and young people, reduce risks, improve safety and work towards emotional well-being and development.



We are looking for an experienced practitioner confident in work with children, young people and families to join our dynamic, ambitious team. You will need to organised and self-motivated and have a passion for improving the outcomes for children and young people.


You will need to be prepared to travel within the County of Norfolk to enable you to carry out the direct work with Children, Young People and Families.


You will need to have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle as travel across the county is required.

Your responsibilities:

To plan, evaluate and deliver a range of needs led one to one intervention across the county, using a trauma informed approach that place children and young people participation at the heart of the service and support. To create safe space for children and young people to express their feelings and emotions and build positive memories. Undertake collaborative and sensitive assessments of their needs and strengths to agree their goals and create and provide an evidence base for your support. Take an effective, flexible, and intensive approach to engaging with children, young people and families, recognising that their complex and traumatic histories can make service engagement difficult. Provide direct support to children, young people and families on the waiting list, supporting them to work through the pre-service information and activities. Maintain clear and effective records of work with children, young people and families as set out within the Ormiston Families policies and procedures. Build and maintain a strong network of professionals from a variety of providers, including statutory services, for the purpose of generating referrals and creating options for additional support for children.

What you will need:

A relevant qualification (minimum level 4) e.g., Childhood Studies, Youth work, Play/Art Therapy, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Teaching, Family Support. Minimum of 2 years' experience in the relevant role, Social Work, Family Work, Children's Mental Health, Youth work. An awareness of equal opportunities and an ability to address discrimination. Hold a clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle Experience of working directly with children, young people and their families. Experience and skills in partnership working and knowledge of other appropriate and relevant service provisions in the area. Experience of collaborating on complex safeguarding cases.

About us

Ormiston Families is one of the leading charities working with children, young people, and families in the East of England. We take early and preventative action to support families to be safe, healthy, and resilient. All our services help people to build stronger networks, learn from experience and feel in control of their own wellbeing. We can only achieve this with the people who choose to work for us.

We will offer you:

Company pension scheme Regular staff events Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discount Scheme We have trained Mental Health First Aiders who form our Wellbeing Team, promoting mental and physical health. Ormiston Families has also signed the pledge to support our employees going through the menopause in the workplace Cycle to Work Scheme. Sick Pay Discount in local shops

For more information

To find out more about Ormiston Families, please visit

our website

.

How to apply

Please complete an online application by visiting the

vacancies page of our website

.

Closing date: 12pm, 10 November 2025.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.