Children's Listener

We are looking for a fabulous Listener to join our growing Children’s Listening Team. The post-holder will be providing an on-site 1-1 Listening Service for children in schools across Sheffield. The post-holder must be a compassionate and empathic listener, with a passion for SYCLS ethos and values, and an understanding of how to create an environment which allows children to feel comfortable to share.

Since piloting a small, voluntary, service at 1 primary school in 2020, demand for our Children’s Services has grown to its current position of supporting schools across Sheffield. Our services provide a safe space for children to process their thoughts and feelings, be understood and identify strategies to build resilience: our fun sessions provide early intervention for children showing low level signs of anxiety and distress, to support their emotional well-being. Providing a Siblings Service for siblings of children with special educational needs, and a Bereavement Service for children experiencing bereavement through death, separation or long-term illness, our small team have a passion and desire to support children facing a range of life challenges.

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 24 hours per week 9am-3pm across 4 days, Termtime only contract

Benefits: 

FTE role Salary: £24,570 pro-rata; 3% contribution to auto-enrolment pension scheme; pro-rata 25 days annual leave + bank holidays allowance, monthly external clinical supervision, regular support, training and supervision and supportive staff team

Closing Date: 11-07-2025

How to Apply

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