The role:

To engage, educate, equip, enable, encourage and empower neurodivergent children, young people and their families and supporting professionals, including needs associated with autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, specific learning difficulties, SEN and disability and associated mental health needs through the planning, delivery and development of quality assured, evidence-based informal and structured learning opportunities, including Community Network Groups, learning programmes and workshops and health, wellbeing and enrichment activities, including school holiday activities information, advice and guidance resources.

Provide ongoing wrap-around information, advice and guidance support via email, telephone, face-to-face, online and social media.

Develop relationships and build partnerships with supporting professionals, schools, and agencies, attending meetings, community engagement events to promote and strengthen the offer.

To Work flexibly and collaboratively with all team members supporting the ongoing design, development, and delivery of our offer.

To support the smooth running of the organisation, including general day-to-day administration tasks and provide cover for other team members and the office as required.

Candidates should:

Possess a recognised qualification in teaching (minimum Teaching and Learning Level 3), information, advice and guidance and/or coaching and mentoring, parent/carer, family, community work or a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate experience and ability in this work.

Bring wide-ranging/extensive knowledge and understanding of the needs of, and challenges faced by, neurodiverse children, young people and their families, including needs associated with autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, specific learning difficulties, SEND and associated mental health needs and genuine insight into the impact on family life, education and social inclusion and emotional wellbeing.

Be skilled and experienced in researching, designing, developing and delivering learning opportunities, training events/workshops and facilitating group work (online and face-to-face) for neurodiverse children, young people and families and for the professionals who support them.

Be skilled and experienced in engaging, welcoming and encouraging participants to access and to participate. Able to demonstrate excellent communication and strong facilitation skills, promoting an inclusive and supportive environment and positive experience for all.

Possess strong planning, organisation, administration and time management skills; able to work both independently and closely with the rest of the team with a resourceful and confidential approach.

Possess a clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently across Cheshire and Merseyside and the North West region, working within the community and detached.

• Full-year (52 weeks)  Full time hours but consideration will be given to part-time or flexible working.  Hours may include some evening and weekend working to deliver learning activities, attend events, as well as some work from the office (currently in Speke).
• Salary – competitive plus Employee Assistance Programme.  25 days holiday.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families. There is an expectation that our team share this commitment. Appointment to the position will be subject to meeting our compliance standards, including the right to work in the UK, suitable references and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
• We are recruiting to support the organisation’s delivery across a variety of contracts/grants and to support its ongoing development and expansion. Further information will be discussed at the interview.