Young Persons Practitioner

Job title:Young Persons Practitioner

Salary:£26,006.84 per annum (£21,086 pro-rata)

Location:Pembrokeshire (main base in Haverfordwest)

Contract/

Hours:

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, Part-time – 30 hours per week (between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with some evening and weekend work as and when required)

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts
• We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer

Interviews to be held on 23 October 2026

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.

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The Women’s and Girls Together Project is an inspiring initiative in Pembrokeshire, designed to support vulnerable females aged 11 to 21 who may be at risk of exploitation, violence, grooming, or engaging in risk‑taking behaviours.

At its heart, the service is dedicated to putting children and young people first, working hand‑in‑hand with multi‑disciplinary teams across the county, including Health and Social Services, to provide a truly holistic approach.

Support is delivered in a variety of ways—through group sessions, one‑to‑one guidance, and peer mentoring—creating a safe, empowering environment where young women can build resilience, find their voice, and thrive.

We are looking for a motivated Young Person's Practitioner who is committed to delivering these sessions across Pembrokeshire.

You will do this by:

• By working with vulnerable females to better their emotional well‑being and self‑belief.
• Supporting them to recognise negative relationships, risk taking behaviour and the consequences of this.
• Working with them to improve the five psychosocial skills.
• Creating accessible and person‑centred friendly plans and assessments.
• By contributing to the development of the service through a team approach and service evaluation.

• Proven experience supporting children and young people through both one‑to‑one and group work, with the ability to engage effectively and build trust.
• Specialist knowledge of safeguarding and protection processes
  , including child protection, looked‑after child procedures, confidentiality requirements, and the Sexual Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework.
• Understanding of risk‑taking behaviours and person‑centred approaches
  , with experience in developing and reviewing tailored plans that empower young people.
• Strong teamwork and independence skills
  , able to collaborate across multi‑disciplinary services while also working confidently on individual responsibilities.
• Experience of line management of staff.
• Able to work flexibly including evenings.
• Driving license with access to car is essential due to the nature of travel involved with this role (mileage will be paid)

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need we’ll be here.

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