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Family Intervention Senior Practitioner, KIDS
Family Intervention Senior Practitioner – Wakefield Awareness Support Project (WASP)
Location
Kids (Yorkshire) The Active Centre, Castleford WF10 3UA
Salary & Contract
- £25,590 per annum
- 36 hours per week (includes 2 evenings, flexible hours to be discussed at interview)
- (2 positions available)
Essential Requirement
Driver’s licence
About WASP
WASP is a unique service dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of children and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, or neurodevelopmental challenges—such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)—whether diagnosed or not.
Our mission focuses on:
- Peer-to-peer support and fostering community among families and young people
- Building resilience in both children and their parents/carers
- Empowering parents to confidently navigate future support for their children
- Working collaboratively with families to set clear goals and achieve positive outcomes
“WASP doesn’t feel like a job. [...] Being a parent carer can be terrifying, and I’m passionate about keeping families safe, confident, and happier—their world doesn’t need to shrink.” – Team member
The role is driven by a mission to: ✔ End isolation and stigma ✔ Restore safety and joy to young people and carers ✔ Provide non-judgemental, empathetic support
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The team thrives on:
- Mutual support and debriefing
- Collaboration and laughter to sustain morale
- Skill-sharing among senior practitioners, volunteers, and colleagues
Your Role as Senior Practitioner
In this position, you will:
Core Responsibilities
- Provide emotional safety and support for children and young people with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions
- Connect parents and carers to peer and professional support networks, reducing isolation
- Develop wholistic, person-centred care plans aligned with individual needs
- Lead risk assessments and ensure safeguarding compliance
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with:
- health providers
- education teams
- social care services
- CAMHS professionals
- Collaborate with agency networks to discuss referral pathways and parent training initiatives
Team Leadership
- Mentor and support colleagues, volunteers (with lived experience), and junior staff to develop skills in support methodologies, safeguarding, and resilience
- Represent the project at internal and external meetings
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Administrative & Operational Duties
- Manage a busy caseload with attention to detail
- Document progress using Microsoft Word, Excel, and information management systems
- Coordinate with policy and safeguarding teams to ensure compliance
What We’re Looking For
EssentialQualifications & Skills
- Experience working with autism/neurodevelopmental support or children’s mental health
- Proven ability to build rapid trust with families and young people
- Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
- Digital literacy: competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and CRM systems
- Strong organisational skills with deadline management
- Resilience in emotionally demanding settings
Personal Attributes
✔ Passionate about advocacy and whole-family well-being ✔ Confident mediator and coach for parents/carers ✔ Committed to reducing stigma around neurodevelopmental challenges ✔ Willingness to address safeguarding risks with composure
“If you’re driven by making a meaningful difference to families in turmoil, apply today!”
Closing Date: 09/07/2026 – Apply immediately!
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