Family Intervention Senior Practitioner

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic children, young people, and their families?

As a Senior Practitioner, you'll provide compassionate support, build resilience, and help families feel understood, empowered, and connected.

About

Join Our Compassionate Team at Shropshire Autism Support Service

At Kids, we believe that every child and young person deserves to feel understood, valued, and supported. Our service is dedicated to helping those who experience anxiety and low mood due to Autism Spectrum Condition or other neurodevelopmental conditions, whether diagnosed or not. We’re here to offer a sense of community, reassurance, and empowerment—not just for the young people we support, but also for their families.

We know that the journey can feel overwhelming at times, which is why we take a compassionate and family-centered approach. Through peer-to-peer connections, resilience-building, and dedicated parental support, we help families navigate challenges and find a path forward together.

A Message from One of Our Kids team members

"Working at Kids doesn’t feel like a job—it feels like being part of something truly special. Seeing the difference we make in the lives of children and their families is incredibly rewarding. Every family deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported. Parenting a child with additional needs can be isolating, and we are here to bring back hope, laughter, and confidence.

One of the things I love most is the incredible support within our team. We lift each other up, debrief after tough days, and share plenty of laughter along the way. It’s a place where you always feel valued, no matter what.”

Role Overview

As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll be a vital part of our mission, providing empathetic, hands-on support for children, young people, and their families. You’ll help create safe spaces where young people can express themselves, build resilience, and feel a sense of belonging.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a trusted source of support for children and young people with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.
   
• Help families feel empowered, providing parents and carers with guidance, encouragement, and reassurance.
   
• Build strong partnerships with professionals across health, education, and social care to ensure families receive the best possible support.
   
• Take a holistic, person-centered approach, recognising that every child and family’s journey is unique.
   
• Offer mentorship and guidance to colleagues, volunteers, and those with lived experience, ensuring our whole team grows together.
   
• Manage cases with care and sensitivity, creating tailored support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding the well-being of children and young people.
   
• Bring warmth and joy to the lives of those who may feel isolated, helping them reconnect with a supportive community.
   
• Be able to deliver workshops to families and professionals. 

Person Specification

• Someone with confidence and experience in working with children and young people with autism and mental health challenges.
   
• A compassionate and understanding communicator who can connect with families in a meaningful way.
   
• A strong problem-solver with excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.
   
• A team player who values collaboration, laughter, and mutual support.
   
• Someone with a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

The details:

Location – Home Based with travel across Shropshire

Salary - £ 11,806.50 per annum

Hours – 18 hrs per week including 2 evenings (flexible hours available, to be discussed at interview)

Essential Criteria – Valid Driver’s Licence and use of own car

Why Join Shropshire Autism support service?

At Shropshire Autism support service you’ll never feel alone in your role. Our team is built on mutual care, encouragement, and shared passion for what we do. You’ll be making a profound impact every single day—bringing light into the lives of children, young people, and parents who truly need it.

If you believe in the power of connection, kindness, and support, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Together, we can make a difference.