EdShift is an arts-based charity supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse. We are recruiting a part-time Community Practitioner to join our creative, trauma-informed team.

This role involves delivering 1:1 arts-based support to children and young people aged 4-21 across community settings in Calderdale. You will create safe, imaginative spaces where children can explore their thoughts and feelings through creative approaches, helping to build connection, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

Alongside individual sessions, you may contribute to low-level group work and will work closely with families and multi-agency partners including schools, social care, and other voluntary sector services. The role requires strong safeguarding awareness, clear professional boundaries, and the ability to manage a balanced workload of direct delivery, administration, and partnership liaison.

We are looking for someone who believes in the power of the arts to support healing and expression, and who can work thoughtfully and reflectively with children who may have experienced fear, instability, or trauma. Emotional resilience, creativity, and a collaborative approach are essential.

At EdShift, staff are part of a whole-organisation team rather than tied to individual programmes. We value flexibility, shared responsibility, and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the charity, including events and community engagement.

Part-time: 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE).
Salary: £27,300 FTE, pro rata (£13,468 per annum).
Applications close 27 February. Interviews 12 March.

Join us in creating safe, trauma informed spaces where the arts and young lives unite.