Specialist Children & Young People Support Practitioners (Ages 0–25)
Trauma-Informed | Neurodiversity-Affirming | Relationship-Led | Community & Outreach
AtFreedom, we support children and young people aged0–25who experience the world differently — including those with autism, ADHD, trauma histories, attachment differences, and complex emotional or behavioural needs.
We are developing aspecialist team of highly skilled practitionersto deliver meaningful, relationship-led support acrossfamily homes, education settings and community spaces.
This is not task-based care.This is work rooted inconnection, emotional safety, and understanding behaviour as communication.
We are looking for people who are curious, reflective, and compassionate — whether your background is inSEN education, residential children’s care, youth work, mentoring, behaviour support, or therapeutic roles.
The Role
As aSpecialist Support Practitioner, you will work closely with children and young people to help them feel safe, understood, and supported to engage with their world.
Your role will involve:
- Providingperson-centred, relationship-led supporttailored to each child or young person
- Creatingcalm, predictable, emotionally safe environments
- Supporting emotional regulation before expectation or demandBuildingconsistent, trusting relationshipsover time
- Using reflective practice to understand the meaning behind behaviour
- Supporting development, confidence, independence, and participation
- Working flexibly across home, education, residential, and community settings
- Recording and reflecting on practice professionally and thoughtfully
This isskilled, emotionally intelligent work.It requires patience, presence, boundaries, and the ability to remain steady in complex moments.
You are someone who asks:“What is this behaviour telling me?”rather than“How do I stop it?”
Who This Role Is For
We welcome applications from people with experience supporting children and young people with additional or complex needs, including those from backgrounds such as:
- SEN or alternative education
- Residential children’s care
- Youth work or mentoring
- Behaviour support or pastoral rolesTherapeutic or psychology-informed settings
You may have:
- A Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
- Experience supporting neurodivergent children or young people
- An understanding of trauma, attachment, or emotional regulation
- A calm, reflective, and emotionally regulated approach
- Confidence working independently while being part of a wider team
Most importantly, you share our values and believe thatrelationships create change.
What We Offer
- Full specialist trainingin trauma-informed and autism-informed practice
- Ongoingsupervision, mentoring, and reflective practice
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
- Clear development and progression opportunities
- A supportive, values-led leadership team
- The opportunity to help shape aspecialist, growing service
- A culture that prioritisesstaff wellbeing, learning, and quality
We invest in our people — becauseour people are the service.
This is currently a zero hour role, but will lead to contracted work once we have the team up and running.
If you are interested and your experience/qualification parallels the above descriptions please apply
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