Family Intervention Senior Practitioner

The Wakefield Awareness Support Project (WASP) is a unique service dedicated to supporting the emotional wellbeing of children and young people who may be experiencing anxiety or low mood related to Autism Spectrum Condition or other neurodevelopmental differences — whether formally diagnosed or not.

Our work focuses on:

• Building peer support networks for families
• Helping children and young people develop resilience
• Empowering parents and carers to confidently support their children and access the right services

We work closely with families to set clear goals and positive outcomes, ensuring they feel understood, supported, and able to thrive.

About the Role

Location: Kids (Yorkshire) The Active Centre, Castleford WF10 3UA
Salary: £11,806.50 per annum
Contract: 18 hours per week to include 2 evenings (flexible hours to be discussed at interview)
Essential Requirement: Driver's licence

As a Family Intervention Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children, young people, and their families through tailored interventions and guidance.

You will:

• Create a safe, supportive environment for children and young people with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions
• Provide guidance and support to parents and carers, helping them connect with others facing similar challenges
• Build strong partnerships with professionals across health, education, social care, and CAMHS
• Take a holistic approach when supporting families and working across teams
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and discussions around referral pathways and parent training
• Support colleagues and volunteers with lived experience, helping them develop skills and confidence
• Manage a busy caseload, including support plans, risk assessments, and record keeping
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people remains the highest priority

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting families and improving outcomes for children and young people.

You will have:

• Experience working with children with autism and/or mental health needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working collaboratively with families and professionals
• Good organisation and case management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and information management systems
• A resilient, empathetic and positive approach

Why Join WASP?

Our team is passionate about the difference we make in the lives of families. As one of our team members says:

"WASP doesn’t feel like a job. Being part of something that makes such a difference to people’s lives is amazing. We bring safety, support and laughter back to families who may feel isolated."

You’ll be part of a supportive team environment, where colleagues are always on hand to debrief, share knowledge and support each other.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see the full Job Description attached for further details about the role and requirements.

We may close this advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.