Job Introduction
As a Neurodiversity & Wellbeing Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in supporting families of children and young people with emerging or known neurodivergence to access the right help at the right time. Working as part of the Hampshire Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Multidisciplinary Team (ND MDT), you'll help families navigate services, access resources and develop strategies that improve wellbeing, daily life and educational experiences.
You'll be part of an innovative service driving a shift from a diagnosis-led approach to a needs-led model. Working closely with families, schools and partner organisations, you'll help ensure children and young people receive timely, holistic support based on their strengths and individual needs, while promoting inclusive practices that enable neurodivergent learners to thrive.
What you'll do
- Provide practical support, guidance and signposting to families and professionals who have concerns about a child or young person's potential neurodivergence.
- Act as a key link between families, schools and partner agencies, helping to coordinate support and build positive, collaborative relationships.
- Support schools to strengthen inclusive practice, improve attendance and reduce barriers to learning for neurodivergent pupils.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary working, including support planning and participation in MDT reviews as this aspect of the service develops.
- Promote early intervention and needs-led approaches that help identify strengths, understand support needs and improve outcomes.
What we're looking for
- A relevant qualification and experience in teaching, mental health, therapies, social care, family support, psychology or a related field.
- Experience supporting children, young people and families, ideally with a range of needs across the spectrum of neurodivergence, SEND, and family support contexts.
- Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide clear, practical guidance.
- A positive, proactive and neuro-affirmative approach, with a commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
Why join us?
- Be part of an innovative multidisciplinary service helping shape a more inclusive, needs-led approach to supporting neurodivergent children and young people.
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families while helping develop an evolving and impactful service.
- Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
- Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We have two opportunities available: one primarily supporting the Hart and Rushmoor areas, with a focus on primary-aged children, and one primarily supporting Havant and East Hampshire, with a focus on secondary-aged children. Please indicate your preferred option when applying.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.
Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Neurodiversity Practitioner, Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, SEND Practitioner, Family Support Practitioner, Inclusion Practitioner, Child and Family Practitioner, Children's Wellbeing Practitioner, Autism and ADHD Practitioner, Neurodiversity Support Worker.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
