Neurodiversity & Wellbeing Practitioner HCC624761

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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