News from The Children's Society East
In early 2025 we launched an ambitious plan to celebrate our services in the East of England by providing regular 'newsletter' information on our services and staff teams.
Our newsletters are available to anyone who has an interest in the services provided in Essex and Hertfordshire; or who wants to find out more about our staff team. They also include links to training events and current vacancies.
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September 2025 Issue
Current Vacancies
Youth Diversion Practitioner - Permanent with funding until 31st March 2027
Salary: £29,855 per annum, Hours: 35 hours. This role is based in Chelmsford with Essex wide travel
We are looking for an experienced young people's practitioner. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team. The Youth Diversion practitioner will offer a community-based assertive outreach programme focused on early intervention and targeted prevention for those young people identified as most at risk of becoming involved in substance use.
For further information and to apply click here. The closing date for this role is 8th March 2026.
EYPDAS Maternity Cover x2
Substance Misuse Practitioner MATERNITY COVER x2 (West and North Essex Areas)
Fixed Term contract from 1st March 2026 to 31st January 2027. Salary: £29,855 per annum, Hours: 35 hours
We wish to recruit 2 Substance Misuse Practitioners to join the established All Age Recovery Co-ordination Service (AARCS), which we deliver in partnership with Open Road, supporting young people, adults and families affected by substance misuse. You will undertake individual assessments and risk assessment with young people up to the age of 25, developing a person-centred care plan specific to that young person and their needs and supporting them through their recovery journey with the service. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions, in both a one to one and/or targeted group work capacity.
Fir further information and to apply click here. The closing date for this role is 16th February 2026.
In future you can find any current vacancies and further information about these by visiting the Jobs section found here.
Thank you to our supporters
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those of you who support the work of The Children's Society East.
A particular mention to:
Rotary Club of Chelmsford Mildmay
Rotary Club of Mar Dyke Valley
Climatec
Be Well - Chelmsford
Springfield Good Neighbours
Lookers FORD
Purified Air
All Saint's Church - Springfield
St Mary's Church - Kelvedon
