Parent Carer Support Specialist

You will support parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people by providing high-quality, person-centred information, advice and support. Parents and carers come to us about neurodevelopmental conditions, rights and responsibilities, pathways and services, communicating with professionals and their own wellbeing.

You will hold a personal caseload, working with parents and carers to identify their goals, build a plan to reach them, and develop the confidence and skills to speak up for their child independently. Your approach will be coaching-based, non-judgemental and trauma-informed at all times. Support is delivered mainly by phone, text and email, with in-person support and attendance at meetings where needed;

you may also facilitate peer support and information sessions for groups.

You will be an experienced practitioner with a background in health, education, social care, coaching, advice, advocacy, or a related field. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build trusting relationships with parents and carers while holding clear boundaries, and to work effectively with professionals across health, education and social care.

This post may occasionally require evening and/or weekend work, and some travel across Edinburgh and the Lothians to support parents and carers in person. Therefore, the ability to travel independently is essential.