Salary Band: £27,500 – £32,000 FTE per annum (pro rata)
Full Time Hours: 37 per week
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing: Monday 20th July 2026 at 12pm
Interviews: Friday 24th July 2026
Join Our New Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service
About the role
ONSIDE is launching an innovative new Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service across Herefordshire, providing early intervention, practical support and emotional wellbeing services for children and young people aged 0–25 years and their families.
Our vision is to create a neuro-affirming, person-centred service that empowers children, young people and families to understand and embrace neurodivergence, build on their strengths and access the right support at the right time.
This role will lead the design, coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-quality training, group programmes, and learning activities across Melo and the new Neurodivergence Support Service. Playing a central role in developing and delivering group-based emotional wellbeing support, neuro-affirming training programmes, workforce development initiatives, peer and community learning opportunities, and accessible resources for children, young people, families, professionals, and staff.
The Training Coordinator will bring together training delivery, group programme coordination, workforce development, quality improvement, and partnership engagement. The role includes programme development and delivery, training design, and operational coordination, alongside building strong partnerships with community organisations and stakeholders. Acting as a safeguarding lead, the postholder will ensure compliance and promote best practice in safeguarding across all activities.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a passionate and skilled professional with experience in designing and delivering training and group-based programmes, ideally within neurodivergence, mental health, or children and young people’s services.
You will have a strong understanding of neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approaches, with the ability to translate these principles into practical, engaging learning experiences that support a wide range of audiences.
You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, with experience in partnership working, safeguarding, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Organised and proactive, you will be comfortable coordinating multiple workstreams while maintaining attention to detail. Most importantly, you will be committed to creating inclusive, emotionally safe environments and driving meaningful impact through learning, development, and community engagement.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality, neuro-affirming support and want to be part of shaping an exciting new service from the beginning, we would love to hear from you!
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of neurodiversity, as well as parents, carers, and family members of neurodivergent children and young people. We believe lived experiences strengthen our services and helps us to deliver more inclusive, person-centred support.
ONSIDE’s Benefits
- 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
- Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to premium Calm App
- Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee’s voices are heard!
- Your ‘Birthday Day’ Off
- Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture
- Support with continuous professional development
The role of Training Coordinator is a real career opportunity to support the children & young people in our communities!
Someone like you?
If you embrace difference and operate with integrity.
If you are committed to fairness and justice.
If you are creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them.
If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of and be passionate about. Please submit your application.
These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to share new ideas or ask for support. If something’s not right, we don’t just change it. We change ourselves too.
Join our amazing team of skilled staff and volunteers make a difference to the lives of over 15,000 people a year!
Learn More About Our Work
To learn more about the work we do please visit:
- https://www.onside-advocacy.org.uk/
Want to know more?
Please get in touch with Viv McLaughlin, Head of Children & Families Services, by email [email protected].
Please also access our guidance on how to apply to ONSIDE on our advert pages.
ONSIDE reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date.
