EYPDAS Practitioner (5970)
- Annual:£29,855.00
- Location:Children's Society East, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent with funding
- Closing date:31 December 2025
Substance Misuse Practitioner (West Area)
Permanent contract but funding for this role ends on 31st March 2030 (with the potential for extension for a further 2 years)
35 hours per week
£ 29,855.00 per annum
Essex – You would be based in Harlow and expected to travel within that quadrant.
The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support young people when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for young people, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for young people who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.
We wish to recruit a Substance Misuse Practitioner to join the established All Age Recovery Co-ordination Service (AARCS), which we deliver in partnership with Open Road, supporting young people, adults and families affected by substance misuse.
You will undertake individual assessments and risk assessment with young people up to the age of 25, developing a person-centred care plan specific to that young person and their needs and supporting them through their recovery journey with the service. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions, in both a one to one and/or targeted group work capacity.
- You will have substantial experience in working with vulnerable young people either in a paid or unpaid capacity.
- You will have experience of carrying out individual and group work interventions with young people & adults.
- You will have experience in using Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant data systems.
- You can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.
The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make young people’s lives happier and safer.
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Candidates applying for work in our Children and Young People Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history" form, which will be emailed to shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is 31st December 2025.
Interviews will be held in our Chelmsford Office.
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- Annual:£29,855.00
- Location:Children's Society East, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent with funding
- Closing date:31 December 2025
Shop Assistant - Chorley (5976)
- Annual:13,104.32
- Location:Chorley Shop, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent
- Closing date:22 December 2025
Permanent
20 hours per week
The normal working hours are across 3 days - both Saturday and Sunday plus one weekday
£13,104.32 pro rata
Location – Children's Society Shop, 5 Flat Iron Parade, New Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1BY
We are looking for a shop assistant to join our friendly staff and volunteer team in Chorley.
The shop is very busy and trades 7 days a week.
What you’ll do:
- Support the shop management in driving sales and income.
- Help lead and motivate a diverse team of volunteers.
- Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming shop atmosphere.
- Ensure sufficient stock is prepared for sale each day.
- Follow all necessary health & safety, admin and cash handling procedures.
What we’re looking for:
- A proactive, enthusiastic individual with great communication skills.
- Passion and commitment
- Someone who enjoys working with people and knows how to inspire a team.
- Previous experience in retail or a similar customer-facing environment
Why join us?
Every day, we’re making a difference for children across the country. With your help, we can do even more.
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
- 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
- Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
- Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
If you’re ready to work hard, have fun, and make an impact, this is the role for you.
Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you!
The Children’s Society has over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.
We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK – every one of these shops plays a vital role raising funds to providing support to children and young adults.
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 22nd December 2025.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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- Annual:13,104.32
- Location:Chorley Shop, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent
- Closing date:22 December 2025
Emotional Health & Wellbeing Practitioner Leeds TIME (5972)
- Annual:£26,100-£29,855
- Location:Leeds TIME
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent with funding
- Closing date:2 January 2026
Permanent contract Various hours available – to be discussed at interview
35 hour full time, various posts available part time considered – hours to be agreed on monthly rota.
Car driver essential due to traveling different drop in
£26,100 - £29,855 per annum
Time for young people is our emotional wellbeing support space for young people in Leeds. Time for young people empowers young people to take time for themselves.
Leeds TIME opening hours supports the needs of the communities in which we work, and therefore there are elements of unsociable hours – this may include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. The Project open 10:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Saturday. Working hours will always be agreed in advance and will be as flexible as possible to need individual needs.
Do you want to support a team who work with children, young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties?
The post holder will support Children, Young People, and Young Adults in our Emotional Health & Wellbeing services based in Leeds, offering low intensity support under a brief intervention framework.
We offer drop in sessions where young people can drop in and meet trained staff one to one. Young people can come along and talk through what they are struggling with. The service holds no waiting lists and therefore the ability to build relationships quickly, identify risks, and process further support is vital.
Alongside our drop-in support, we also offer young people more structured one-to-one sessions, alongside group-based work
We are looking for a Wellbeing Practitioner that:
- Has a genuine passion and working knowledge of young people and mental health.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with CYP and families.
- Experience of working in settings with young people who have emotional, behavioural and/or mental health concerns.
- Has a background or worked in Health Care, Education, Youth Work or Social work.
- Able to provide direct low level therapeutic support that is person centred.
- Able to deliver improved wellbeing for children &young people presenting in crisis.
- A good working knowledge of Mental and Emotional Health Issues that young people face today, including interventions on how to support young people in overcoming these challenges.
Due to the fast paced environment and use of computers for clinical record keeping, you will need to have a good level of IT skills.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
Benefits
Enhanced Annual leave 28 days length of service extra 2 after 2 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days plus bank holidays.
Free eye test claim back
Pension match contribution up to 8% can op out
Life Assurance death in service 4 x salary gets paid to nominated person.
Cycle to work 39% of bike costs can be spread across the year
770 retailers discounts offered with You Star App.
All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview.
The closing date for applications 2nd January. We reserve the right to close the vacancy from the 22nd December onwards if we receive a high volume of applications.
Interviews will be held in January date to be confirmed.
For an application pack please visit the web site http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us or telephone The Childrens Society Recruitment team on 020 7841 444
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- Annual:£26,100-£29,855
- Location:Leeds TIME
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent with funding
- Closing date:2 January 2026
Senior Practitioner (5977)
- Annual:£30,600
- Location:Whaddon Youth Centre, Cheltenham
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent with funding
- Closing date:11 January 2026
Fixed Term Contact until September 2029
35 hours per week
£30,600 per annum
Location: Whaddon Youth Centre, Cheltenham
The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, and is located in our Gloucestershire Youth Services. In Gloucestershire we work with children across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Districts, offering open access youth work, one to one work, and Return Interviews. This role is situated in our open access youth work, supporting the design, delivery, recording and evaluation of our groups, and line managing sessional staff who support them.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, driven and quality-focused youth worker to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
A key part of this role will be your ability to inspire and lead staff, and groups of young people, and to design relevant and safe youth work sessions.
The required skills and competencies for this role are
- Experiencing mentoring or managing staff
- Significant experience (more than 5 years) working with young people, ideally in a group setting
- Experience designing and evaluating programmes of work with young people
It would also be an advantage if you have a youth work qualification.
The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 11th January. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 24th December onwards.
Interviews will be held on the week of the 27th January
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- Annual:£30,600
- Location:Whaddon Youth Centre, Cheltenham
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent with funding
- Closing date:11 January 2026
Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (5982)
- Annual:£30,997.00
- Location:Newcastle Office, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Additional Resources/Project
- Closing date:29 December 2025
Fixed term contract until 30th September 2026
£30,997 per annum
Full Time 35 hours per week
Practitioners work out of identified schools but can also access The Children’s society offices in Newcastle & Gateshead.
The Children’s Society has vacancies for Education Mental Health Practitioners within our Rise Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Newcastle & Gateshead. The Rise service offers evidence-based individual and group interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, as well as supporting settings to develop their whole school/college approach to mental health.
We are seeking a CWP (Children's Wellbeing Practitioner) with:
- To have completed the Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) Postgraduate Diploma.
- Evidence of working in settings with people age 0-18 (predominantly 0-17) who have emotional, behavioural and/or mental health difficulties.
- Evidence of providing 1:1 session and groups.
- Evidence of working in a person-centred approach.
- Evidence of assessments and Outcome tools
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
Benefits
Enhanced Annual leave 28 days length of service extra 2 after 2 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days plus bank holidays.
Free eye test claim back
Pension match contribution up to 8% can opt out
Life Assurance death in service 4 x salary gets paid to nominated person.
Cycle to work 39% of bike costs can be spread across the year
770 retailers' discounts offered with You Star App.
All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is Midnight on 29th December 2026.
Interviews to be confirmed.
For an application pack please visit the web site http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us
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- Annual:£30,997.00
- Location:Newcastle Office, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Additional Resources/Project
- Closing date:29 December 2025
Pause Emotional Health & Wellbeing Lead Practitioner (5980)
- Annual:£30,600 - £32,839.52
- Location:Pause, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent with funding
- Closing date:4 January 2026
35 hours
£30,600- £32,839.52 per annum
The post-holder will work within Pause in Birmingham
Staff will be based at Pause site at Digbeth with expectation of travelling between community venues across the city
Permanent with funding until 30th September 2026
(shift pattern in line with the service, working alternate Saturdays and Mondays, week 1 Monday-Friday , week two Tuesday-Saturday shifts 10:30am- 6pm each day and 12:30pm-8pm Tuesdays)
The post holder will support Young People, and Young Adults aged 18-25 at Pause an Emotional Health & Wellbeing service, by offering low intensity support under a brief intervention framework and applying a community engagement approach. The nature of the service means that young people do not need to have an appointment or be part of a waiting list to visit and therefore the ability to build relationships quickly, identify risks, and process further support is vital.
We are looking for a Lead Practitioner that has:
- Experience of management and supervision of staff and volunteers: (following the necessary training and support)
- Knowledge of anxiety and depression presentations in Primary Care and an understanding of evidence based interventions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding socio- economic factors and mental health.
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding legislation, policy and procedures and risks for children, young people and young adults aged 0-25.
- Able to demonstrate a knowledge of the issues that children, young people and young adults face when accessing mental health services.
Due to the fast paced environment and use of computers for clinical record keeping, you will need to have a good level of IT skills.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
Benefits
Enhanced Annual leave 28 days length of service extra 2 after 2 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days plus bank holidays.
Free eye test claim back
Pension match contribution up to 8% can op out
Life Assurance death in service 4 x salary gets paid to nominated person.
Cycle to work 39% of bike costs can be spread across the year
770 retailers discounts offered with You Star App.
All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 4 th January 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier from the 30th December onwards.
Interviews will be held on the following weeks.
For an application pack please visit the web site http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us
or telephone
The Childrens Society Recruitment team on 020 7841 444
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- Annual:£30,600 - £32,839.52
- Location:Pause, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent with funding
- Closing date:4 January 2026
Shop Manager Exmouth (5984)
- Annual:£25,760
- Location:Exmouth Shop, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent
- Closing date:9 January 2026
Permanent
37 hours per week, over 7 days, to include Saturdays and Sundays
£25,760 per annum
Location: Exmouth
We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2026?
We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in the Exmouth shop, you will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
As a Shop Manager you will manage an Assistant Shop Manager along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you.
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is Friday 9th January 2026 . If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from the 30th December onwards.
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- Annual:£25,760
- Location:Exmouth Shop, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent
- Closing date:9 January 2026
Shop Manager (5985)
- Annual:£25,760
- Location:Ripley Shop, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Secondment Cover
- Closing date:4 January 2026
12 Month Fixed Term Contract due to end 4th January 2027 (Secondment Cover)
37 hours per week, over 7 days, to include Saturdays and Sundays
£25,760 per annum
Location: Ripley
We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
We are currently trading from a Pop-up shop in the Co-op. This is until our existing shop is refurbished following the recent fire, which we are hoping to re-open within the coming months.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we rebuild our reputable discount shop.
Are you looking for a new challenge in 2026?
Have you got Retail/Management experience?
We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in the Ripley shop, you will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
As a Shop Manager you will manage an Assistant Shop Manager along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you.
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is the 4th January 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application.
IN2
- Annual:£25,760
- Location:Ripley Shop, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:Fixed Term Contract - Secondment Cover
- Closing date:4 January 2026