Neurodiversity & Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624761

Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum

Work Location: Civic Offices, Farnborough or Sharps Copse Children and Families Centre, Havant (Hybrid Working) 

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Temporary until March 2029

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

The Role:

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.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Neurodiversity & Wellbeing Practitioner role, team and our values. The ‘About you’ section explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application .

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. Find more information  here . 

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.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date . 

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 . 

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.   

Additional Information:

Neurodiversity & Wellbeing Practitioner Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview .

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact View email address on careers.newjob.org.uk
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Philippa Williams, Service Lead - Hampshire Neurodiversity & Wellbeing MDT on View email address on careers.newjob.org.uk

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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