Job Introduction
Neurodiversity Support Manager
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Neurodiversity Support Manager to join our Education, Skills and Work team at HMP Peterborough. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the prison's neurodiversity strategy, ensuring prisoners with neurodivergent needs and SEND receive the support they need to engage in education, skills, and employment opportunities. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the prison, you will drive continuous improvement, deliver staff training, monitor outcomes, and help create an inclusive environment that supports rehabilitation and reduces reoffending.
HMP Peterborough is the UK’s first purpose‑built prison to house both men and women on the same site. With high levels of physical security, it provides needs‑led personal development services tailored to both populations. As a resettlement‑focused establishment, it offers a wide range of educational, vocational and behavioural programmes, alongside workshops, accredited training and employment opportunities that build practical skills for release. The site also includes dedicated healthcare, family services and faith facilities to support overall well‑being.
Sodexo has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference. We encourage people to be positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, to be courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don’t support a positive environment, and to be the difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support.
By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like. You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.
You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
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Main Responsibilities
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Lead the development and implementation of the prison's Neurodiversity and SEND strategy, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
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Monitor and improve the quality of neurodiversity support across Education, Skills and Work, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and HMPPS standards.
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Track learner progress, analyse participation and achievement data, and implement improvements to support positive outcomes.
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Deliver training, guidance, and support to staff to increase awareness and understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive practice.
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Case manage prisoners requiring additional support, ensuring reasonable adjustments are implemented and information is shared appropriately.
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Produce accurate reports, maintain SEND and neurodiversity data, and contribute to continuous improvement across the establishment.
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
The Ideal Candidate
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Holds a degree (or equivalent) with significant experience leading SEND or neurodiversity provision.
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Has experience supporting adults with neurodivergent needs and delivering successful interventions.
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Demonstrates excellent knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, and inclusive education practices.
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Has strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence positive change.
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Is confident analysing data, producing reports, and using evidence to improve service delivery.
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Previous SENCo experience, experience within a prison environment, or delivering neurodiversity training is desirable.
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Enhanced Level 2 + Enhanced DBS (processed via site VCP)
Package Description
£41,321.93 per annum
Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week
Free meals and parking. Access to our on-site gym and subsidised gym membership. BUPA healthcare scheme. Life assurance. Many more!
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
