Our Supporting Smiles service provides professional mental health support to children and young people through our Therapeutic Pathway for 4–13-year-olds and our Children's Wellbeing Practitioner service for 5–18-year-olds. Whether children and young people live in Norfolk or Waveney, or are registered with a Norfolk or Waveney GP, we provide evidence-based therapeutic support tailored to their individual needs.
The service is excited to invite applications from enthusiastic, well-motivated individuals to lead our therapeutic pathway and provide supervision and organisational support to this core function of our children and young people’s (CYP) mental health service.
The role of the Therapeutic Team Manager is to manage and support a range of therapeutic practitioners, delivering high-quality psychological interventions. The teams managed within this role may include those responsible for waiting list coordination, as well as Systemic Therapists, Counsellors, CBT Therapists, and Play Therapists, among others. This role will also include holding a clinical caseload.
Your clinical and management skills will help us develop and lead our diverse clinical teams, which include trainees, early-career professionals, developing practitioners, and highly experienced practitioners. These skills will ensure we can provide a responsive, high-quality service. You will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders. As a valued member of our management team, you will help us to ensure the service runs smoothly and provide effective leadership and management of clinical staff and resources.
We're looking for an experienced Therapeutic or Clinical Practitioner with experience of clinical supervision and/or clinical leadership, ideally within children's mental health, mental health or psychological therapies. You will have experience of safeguarding and of supporting or developing other practitioners.
We welcome applications from experienced Senior Therapists, Clinical Leads, Senior Clinical Practitioners and clinicians ready to take their first step into a broader management role.
Staff wellbeing is a top priority for us. We have a very active well-being team within the organisation and work hard to ensure that a supportive, collaborative and productive culture is in place.
The post advertised is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week).
The salary for this post is £42,600 per annum.
Your base location will be our hub in central Norwich, with hybrid working opportunities, and will likely include travel across the county.
Closing date for applications:9am, Monday 28th September 2026
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.
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Therapeutic Team Manager - Children's Mental Health - Norwich employer: Ormiston Families
Ormiston Families is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both employees and the communities they serve. With opportunities for professional growth through training at University College London and hands-on experience delivering impactful interventions, this role offers a meaningful career path in child wellbeing. Located in Norwich, the company provides a unique chance to make a difference while enjoying the vibrant community and beautiful surroundings of Norfolk & Waveney.
