Senior Practitioner - Bracknell Location: The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £23,613 per year (FTE) Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026 Are you looking for a role where every day is different, every child is celebrated, and your impact is immediate? Join us as a Senior Practitioner and help create joyful, inclusive play opportunities for disabled children and young people. You’ll lead with creativity, support families with compassion, and inspire a team that’s passionate about making a difference. Senior Practitioner – Supporting Disabled Children, Young People & Families Make play possible. Make inclusion real. Make a difference. We’re looking for a Senior Practitioner who is passionate about empowering disabled children, young people, and their families. This isn’t just a role—it’s a chance to lead, inspire, and create joyful experiences that build confidence, connection, and belonging. What makes this role exciting? Impact with purpose : You’ll directly shape services that bring fun, freedom, and opportunity to children and young people. Leadership with heart : From mentoring staff to leading sessions, you’ll grow your leadership skills while making a visible difference. Creativity every day : Plan, deliver, and adapt activities that spark imagination and celebrate every child’s unique abilities. Collaboration that counts : Work hand-in-hand with families, schools, health and social care professionals, and community partners. What you’ll be doing Designing and leading inclusive play and social activities where children’s voices guide the fun. Providing dedicated 1:1 support for children with multiple and complex needs. Mentoring and supporting play staff and volunteers to deliver their best. Taking the lead on outings and external visits, making new adventures possible. Acting as site manager when needed, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. Keeping records and plans up to date, making sure families are involved every step of the way. What we’re looking for Proven experience working with disabled children, young people, and families. A track record of planning and delivering engaging group activities. Strong communication skills that adapt to children, parents, carers, and professionals alike. Confidence to work independently, problem solve, and use your initiative. Knowledge of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and the real-life challenges families may face. A minimum of GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent). Why you’ll love it here You’ll join a supportive, passionate team where your ideas matter and your work changes lives. We’ll invest in your training and development, celebrate your successes, and give you the freedom to shape services that truly put children and families first. Why Join Kids? We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We care about your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer: The Good Stuff/Benefits Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days. Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday. Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays. We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay. Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan. Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%. Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs. Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme. Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges. Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day. 5 days of paid family/carers leave. Salary sacrifice schemes available Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme. Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development. Apprenticeship programmes available for employees Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard. Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave. Safeguarding & Commitment We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You’ll be trained and supported to uphold the highest standards of safety, care, and inclusion. ✨ Ready to step into a role where every day is different, every child is valued, and your impact is immediate ? Apply today and help us create playful, positive experiences that last a lifetime. Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications