Parent and Family Worker - Neurodevelopmental Support Team
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
15/06/2025 – 3 month initially
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, 37 hrs/week - There is some room for hybrid working in this role although it will also include time in the office and in the community seeing families for assessments
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
15/06/2025 – 3 month initially
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, 37 hrs/week - There is some room for hybrid working in this role although it will also include time in the office and in the community seeing families for assessments
- Undertaking assessments for young people who may display behaviours indicative of autism or ADHD
- Referrals received from professionals such as schools, health visitors
- Carry out observations of children in different settings such as the family home or an education setting
- Assess and identify children who require onward referral for specialist assessment by Community Paediatricians
- Assess their support needs and draw up, implement and review support plans
- Liase with a variety of professionals and agencies to ensure all relevant information is included in the assessment prior to referral to Community Paediatricians
- Plan and deliver structured packages graduated parenting interventions
- Work with children, young people and families in settings including the family home, and to transport them when required
- Keep and maintain accurate records of work
- Attend team and multi-agency meetings
- UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
- Experience and knowledge of neurodiversity, child development and experience of assessment work are required
- Direct experience working with children, young people and families, undertaking observations and completing assessments
- Experience supporting children with trauma and attachment
- Knowledge and understanding of Autism and ADHD
- DBS registered to the update service
