NEST (Neurodiversity Employment Support & Training) Instructor

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Neurodiversity Employment Support & Training Instructor to join the team based at HMP Liverpool.

The NEST project is a collaboration between Making Space, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside and the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership. The aim of NEST is to improve outcomes for neurodivergent individuals in custody by strengthening self-awareness, developing coping strategies, and providing structured interventions and pathways to appropriate services.

Salary: £14.15 per hour

Hours:

20 weekly

Contract:

Fixed term until 31st March 2027

At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values;
Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.

To deliver neurodiversity-informed support to individuals with neurodivergentor neurodevelopmental needs, focusing on wellbeing, independence and self-advocacy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Utilising a suite of programmes, tools, resources and materials to support neurodivergent individuals
• Develop and deliver NEST interventions
• To develop and foster a high-performance ethos that delivers an efficient service and exceptional levels of communication
• Build and maintain effective relationships with statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations
• Input relevant information into HMPPS IT systems accurately and in a timely manner

A recognised Neurodiversity/Psychology qualification is essential for this role.

Applicants must also demonstrate experience in the delivery of neurodiversity, mental health and/or wellbeing projects, together with proven experience of working with vulnerable client groups.

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

• Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.