Neurodevelopment Support Worker

Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Neurodevelopmental Support Worker to join our evolving Neurodevelopmental Service. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, organised, and compassionate individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.

You will play a key role in supporting neurodevelopmental assessments, working closely with experienced clinicians and contributing to a high-quality, person-centred service. Clinical tasks will be undertaken under supervision, providing an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role also includes a variety of administrative responsibilities. You will support the screening of referrals, contribute to team decision-making, and help coordinate the assessment process by gathering and collating information from families, schools, and partner agencies to inform diagnostic work.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the Neurodiversity Early Support Hub under the supervision of a qualified clinician.

The role includes a number of administrative duties including the screening of referral documentation and supporting decision making of the team.  Supporting the assessment process for our children and young people by collating information from home and school for the diagnostic clinicians.

The role requires excellent communication skills, a high level of empathy and the ability to manage a mix of clinical and

Administrative tasks with a flexible and adaptable attitude to work.

This is a fixed-term/ secondment post until 31st March 2027 to meet the needs of t he service,  offering a fantastic opportunity to be part of a developing service that is making a real difference to children, young people and their families.  If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Carry a defined caseload of children and young people experiencing neurodiverse difficulties and require support to address their needs. This post has been created to support the clinical pathways in the Neurodevelopmental Services. The pathway focuses on group and individual work for both parents and for children and young people. · Provide regular, timely contact and continuity of support to families of children and young people with neurodiverse needs.

Provide a single-point-of-contact for information and advice for families and professionals.

Co-ordinate services for the family and ensure their timely delivery across all agencies, to include anticipating the future needs of the family to ensure all intervention is timely, appropriate and informed by the family’s priorities and/or child or young person’s aspirations.

Co-lead groups with senior clinicians as well as work with the clinical coordinator in the team to organise and arrange the groups.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.