Community Engagement Learning Facilitator

Overview

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network CIC is an open access offer that supports the emotional health and wellbeing of neurodivergent children and young people, their families and the professionals that work with them.

The Role

Opportunity to engage, educate, equip, and empower neurodiverse families as well as the professionals who support them through the planning, delivery and development of quality assured, evidence-based informal and structured learning opportunities and enrichment activities. Join a dynamic, supportive, and growing team working across Cheshire and Merseyside, offering practical, solution focused information, advice, and guidance via email, telephone, face-to-face and online. Working predominantly with parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, with or without any formal diagnosis, presenting with needs associated with neurodiversity including ADHD, autism, sensory processing difficulties, specific learning difficulties, SEND and associated mental health needs.

You will:

• Develop relationships and build partnerships with supporting professionals, schools and agencies to strengthen, build and promote the offer to families.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively with all team members supporting the ongoing design, development, and delivery of our offer.
• As a Community Interest Company and a commissioned provider to the NHS and some local authorities, support the development of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• 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 supporting neurodiverse families.
• Have excellent communication and strong facilitation skills with the ability to manage the needs of a wide range of people, promoting an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
• Bring wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of the needs and challenges faced by neurodiverse children, young people and their families, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, specific learning difficulties, SEND and related mental health needs.
• Have genuine insight into the impact on family life, education, social inclusion and emotional wellbeing.
• Demonstrate an ability to deliver engaging opportunities for families to participate, learn, build confidence and resilience, and support them to achieve their goals.
• 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, families and the professionals who support them.
• Possess strong planning, organisation and time management skills; able to work independently and with the team with a resourceful and confidential approach.
• Be familiar with Microsoft programmes, particularly Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Hold a clean UK driving license with the ability to commute across Cheshire and Merseyside, predominantly across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral, working within the community.
• Be able to work flexibly to accommodate occasional pre-planned evening and weekend work.

Working Arrangements

Full time, part-time or flexible working opportunities. Hours may include some evening and weekend working to deliver learning activities, attend events, and some work from the office (currently in Speke).

Salary and Benefits

Salary – competitive plus Employee Assistance Programme. 25 days holiday.

Compliance and Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families. 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 opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Application Details

Closing Date for Completed Applications: Monday 1st October 2025. Interviews will be held week. For an application pack and further information please contact hr@addvancedsolutions.co.uk or write to HR, ADDvanced Solutions Community Network, 23 Goodlass Road, Liverpool, L24 9HJ.

Location and Status

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom