Associate Neurodiversity Wellbeing Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

This is a new and exciting secondment role for someone with experience working with children and young people with neurodiverse conditions, in health, education or similar settings. This role is integral to the establishment and delivery of a pilot service to test a new neurodiversity (ND) assessment and support model for children and young people (CYP) across several southeast London (SEL) boroughs. This is initially a 15-month pilot, with the potential to extend to 18mths.

The aim of the pilot is to test a new multi-borough ND support and assessment model. The Hub will:

  • pilot the use of an ND insight profiling tool to inform assessment and identify support needs
  • offer relevant support and workshops to CYP and their families whilst waiting.

The postholder will have experience working with CYP with a diagnosed ND condition or with CYP experiencing ND typical behaviours or needs, requiring support. They will facilitate the use of a ‘strengths and needs’ assessment for CYP, and identify appropriate support to help schools and families meet the needs of the CYP. The role will support oversight of the profiling pathway process and will provide high levels of liaison with CYP and their families/carers and schools to support completion of the questionnaires.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to work well within a multidisciplinary team and be flexible and embrace opportunities and change. The role involves direct work with CYP, families, schools and other health and education colleagues. The post holder will assist the ND Wellbeing Practitioner, clinical programme lead and other members of the ND Hub with the facilitation of support workshops and will also contribute to the continuous improvement of service quality and patient care. The postholder will be expected to develop strong relationships and build trust with colleagues within the ND Hub.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • NVQ Level 5, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification or experience, in a related field.

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further training and development as required.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with children and young people with ADHD or ASD or other neurodevelopmental disorders within a social care, local education, community, primary care, or mental health environment.
  • Experience providing 1:1 support and/or facilitating group work with clients.
  • Experience working in community healthcare, local education and a multidisciplinary team setting.

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of neurodevelopmental disorders and the principles of person-centred support.
  • Ability to listen and communicate effectively at various levels, with good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team to provide support to CYP and their families.

Desirable

  • Ability to empower CYP, demonstrating empathy, compassion, and patience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 22 March 2026

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