- Are you passionate about helping neurodivergent children, young people and families thrive?
- Do you have experience supporting autistic children, young people or those with ADHD, SEND or additional needs?
- Can you quickly build trusted relationships and deliver practical, neuro-affirming interventions that genuinely improve people's lives?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
About Changing Lives through Changing Minds
Changing Lives through Changing Minds is a growing charity for young people based at Manor Farm in Coleby, North Lincolnshire.
Our work is built around strong relationships, compassion and evidence-based practice. We support children, young people and families through a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed approach, helping them better understand themselves, overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
As demand for our neurodiversity services continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Neurodiversity Practitioner to join our team.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with children, young people and families following a diagnosis of ADHD.
You'll manage a caseload, receiving referrals for children and young people who have recently received a diagnosis and require practical support to help them and their families understand what this means and how they can move forward positively.
Working through focused, short-term interventions, you'll help children, young people and families develop practical strategies that improve emotional wellbeing, participation and day-to-day life.
Every child, young person and family is different.
One child may need support with emotional regulation or anxiety, while another may benefit from strategies around executive functioning, sensory processing, communication or self-esteem. Parents may require support understanding their child's diagnosis, whilst schools may need advice around creating more neuro-inclusive environments.
You'll assess each family's individual needs and develop tailored intervention plans that help children and young people thrive at home, within education and throughout their wider community.
This is a varied role where you'll work directly with children, parents and families, whilst also collaborating with schools and partner agencies to ensure joined-up, holistic support.
What you'll be doing
Your work may include:
- Managing a caseload of children and young people following a neurodevelopmental diagnosis.
- Planning and delivering neuro-affirming interventions tailored to the needs of children, young people and families.
- Supporting children and young people with areas such as emotional regulation, anxiety, executive functioning, sensory needs and social communication.
- Helping parents and carers better understand their child's diagnosis and develop practical strategies to support them.
- Working collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
- Providing consultation, advice and guidance to educational settings where appropriate.
- Completing assessments, reports and professional documentation.
- Contributing to a supportive, innovative and evidence-based service.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting neurodivergent children, young people and families
- Has a strong understanding of Autism, ADHD and neuro-affirming practice
- Understands child development, attachment and trauma-informed practice
- Can assess needs and develop practical intervention plans
- Builds trust and rapport quickly with children, young people and families
- Thinks systemically and enjoys working collaboratively with parents, schools and professionals
- Has excellent written communication and report-writing skills
- Can confidently manage their own workload and caseload
- Is compassionate, adaptable and emotionally resilient
- Is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families
We'd particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Neurodiversity
- SEND
- Mental Health
- Psychology
- Family Support
- Child Development
- Youth Work
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Counselling
- Education
- Alternative Provision
Relevant professional qualifications are welcomed, but we're equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate the right experience, values and ability to build meaningful relationships.
Why join Changing Lives through Changing Minds?
You'll be joining a passionate and supportive organisation where relationships sit at the heart of everything we do.
In return you'll benefit from:
- The opportunity to genuinely change lives
- A supportive and experienced clinical team
- A growing organisation committed to innovation and evidence-based practice
- The opportunity to manage your own caseload whilst receiving regular supervision
- Ongoing professional development
- A varied role where no two days are the same
- The chance to shape the future of a growing neurodiversity service
Please Note
- This role is available on either a Full-Time basis (from £27,982.50) or a Term Time Only basis (39 weeks + 2 weeks, from £24,726.15). Please indicate your preferred option when applying.
- The role is based at Manor Farm, Coleby, North Lincolnshire.
- The organisation is based within a rural countryside setting, so candidates should be comfortable travelling to this location.
Next Steps
The first stage of the recruitment process will be a short Teams conversation (approximately 15 minutes) following completion of the application questions.
Please note that Oliver King Consulting is supporting Changing Lives through Changing Minds with this recruitment campaign. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact the organisation directly regarding this vacancy.
Pay: From £27,982.50 per year
Application question(s):
- Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please tell us about your current role and why you are looking for a new opportunity
- What interests you about joining Changing Lives through Changing Minds as a Neurodiversity Practitioner, and what is it about this type of role that appeals to you?
- Please describe your experience of working with children, young people and families, particularly those with Autism, ADHD, SEND or other additional needs.
- Please tell us about your experience of planning and delivering interventions or support tailored to the needs of children, young people or families.
- This role requires you to build trusting relationships quickly and work collaboratively with parents, schools and other professionals. Please tell us about your experience of doing this and how it has helped achieve positive outcomes.
- Please share any relevant qualifications, professional training or specialist experience you have relating to neurodiversity, SEND, child development, trauma-informed or neuro-affirming practice, or any other experience you feel would support you in this role.
- Please let us know whether you are interested in the Full Time or Term Time Equivalent option and what your commute looks like to Changing Lives through Changing Minds.
Work Location: In person
