Parent and Family Worker – Neurodevelopmental Support Team – West Bridgford

Job Description

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

• 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 

Requirements

• 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

Thank you,