Full job descriptionAt Ormiston Families, we believe everyone in the East of England deserves to feel happier, stronger and understood. For more than 45 years, we’ve been supporting children, young people and families to overcome challenges, improve emotional wellbeing and build brighter futures. Everything we do is rooted in our values of collaboration, compassion and effectiveness, and we’re proud to work alongside people rather than simply for them, creating lasting change through trusted relationships, early intervention and evidence-based support.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We know that when our colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered, they can make the greatest difference to the lives of others. That’s why we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive, develop and feel proud of the impact they make. Whether you’re working directly with families or supporting our services behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that shares a common purpose: helping children, young people and families build resilience, strengthen connections and create positive, lasting change in their communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where yourskills, ideas and compassion can genuinely transform lives, we’d love you to join us.
Our Supporting Smiles service provides professional mental health support to children and young people through our Therapeutic Pathway for 4–13-year-olds and 5–18-year-olds with our Practitioner CBT-informed pathway. Whether in Norfolk or Waveney or registered with a Norfolk or Waveney GP, we’re here to offer therapeutic support to meet children and young people’s needs.
At Supporting Smiles, we believe in a needs-led approach, and our service name, "Supporting Smiles," was co-created with input from the children and families we support. Our holistic mental health and wellbeing support service encompasses the expertise of our therapeutic practitioners, counsellors, and children’s wellbeing practitioners.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Play Therapist to join our growing therapeutic team. You will be a qualified Play Therapist with professional registration with PTUK, BAPT, APT, or equivalent and have experience working therapeutically with children aged 4-13 years. Most importantly, you will be passionate about improving mental health outcomes and committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Join us and help children and young people across Norfolk and Waveney thrive.
The advertised position is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
Appointments will be made at entry points to our pay spine, either £27,666 or £34,467, depending on qualifications, experience, and professional registration. Practitioners appointed to the lower entry point will receive appropriate supervision and support for the competencies required for progression to the higher entry point, where applicable.
The base for this post is our Norwich Hub. Travel across Norfolk and Waveney is required.
For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 28th September 2026
Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.