Children and Youth Practitioner

As a key member of the Children and Youth Service, you will be responsible for the support, enhancement and the development of young people and their families who have sustained an acquired brain injury.  

The Children & Youth Practitioner will work with the Head of Children & Youth Services to develop an innovative and forward thinking service that meets the emerging needs of children, adolescents and families affected by childhood acquired brain injury. They will work with acute and community professionals supporting children and families, contributing to the emotional, psychological and physical health and development of children and their families after brain injury.

By engaging with and working alongside professionals across Northern Ireland, the Children & Youth Practitioner will identify areas that will support the social, emotional and psychological health and well-being of children and families. As we move forward with developing the Children and Youth Service, the Children & Youth Practitioner will contribute to a new and innovative service that further adds to the social and emotional growth of families following childhood acquired brain injury.

This role is advertised for an initial period of four months subject to ongoing funding being confirmed.  

Job description and specification are attached.  To apply for this opportunity, please complete the attached application form and return to fiona@braininjurymatters.org.uk