Lead Practitioner (Mental Health & Wellbeing) - Term Time
| Company: | The Dare2Dream Foundation |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,767 - £27,317 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hampshire |
| Working pattern: | Field-based |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
North Hampshire (Field-Based)
£25,767 - £27,317 per annum
37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9am-5pm
41-Week Term-Time Contract (39 weeks delivery, 1 week training, 1 week administration)
Make a Difference Every Day
The Dare2Dream Foundation is looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Practitioner to support our Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners across North Hampshire.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people through high-quality social, emotional and wellbeing support. Working closely with the Regional SEND Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting staff development, maintaining service quality, promoting safeguarding excellence, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people.
If you are an experienced practitioner who enjoys coaching others, leading by example, and helping colleagues develop confidence and best practice, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Lead Practitioner, you will maintain a reduced caseload of children and young people while providing guidance and support to a designated team of practitioners.
Key responsibilities include:
Coaching, mentoring and supporting practitioners within your team
Modelling best practice in planning, session delivery and report writing
Conducting quality assurance observations and providing developmental feedback
Supporting staff with risk assessments, safeguarding processes and session planning
Delivering targeted training and reflective practice sessions
Conducting regular one-to-one support meetings with practitioners
Supporting the continuous improvement of service delivery
Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the county
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with organisational policies
Building strong relationships with schools, local authorities and other stakeholders
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