Community and School Outreach Worker; part-time

Job Description:

Community and School Outreach Worker (24 hours per week, flexible)

About ADHD Embrace:
We work to ensure that children and young people with ADHD are understood, supported and able to thrive. ADHD Embrace is a small, impactful community charity supporting children and young people with ADHD, along with their families and the professionals who work with them. For over 20 years, we have provided trusted information, practical support and advocacy, building long‑standing relationships within our community.

Our work is built around three pillars:

• Providing information, knowledge and practical support
• Advocating for greater ADHD awareness
• Empowering children, young people and families affected by ADHD

• Deliver monthly post‑diagnosis workshops for parents and carers (online and in‑person).
• Deliver quarterly, age‑specific interactive sessions for young people post‑diagnosis to support understanding and provide ADHD management strategies.
• Host monthly drop‑ins and meet‑ups for parents, providing peer support and connection.
• Develop and facilitate topic‑based workshops or courses for parents and young people, based on identified needs. This may include delivery or sourcing external facilitators.
• Attend and host webinars and seminars in the evening, including those led by guest experts.
• Represent ADHD Embrace at internal and external events, such as family days and community forums.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with schools, making ADHD Embrace their first point of contact for training, information and support.
• Deliver introductory and follow‑up teacher training to address specific challenges such as Executive Function, ADHD‑friendly classroom strategies and break‑time management.
• Develop and deliver tailored ADHD sessions for school‑based parent groups to raise awareness and signpost support.
• Deliver ADHD training to university students and trainee teachers.
• Support the Executive Director and Service Provision Lead in planning the annual teacher webinar programme, sourcing expert speakers.
• Encourage schools to support the charity through donations or fundraising.

• Represent ADHD Embrace in local forums (e.g., Local Authority panels, SENCo support forums).
• Proactively reach out to underserved communities to increase access to services.
• Stay informed on trends and policy developments affecting young people with ADHD.
• Gather insights from interactions with families, young people and schools to inform advocacy work and future service development.

• Ensure training content is up to date and reflects current research and best practice.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of school visits, events and training delivered.
• Contribute to internal reporting, including quarterly board reports and team planning.
• Attend monthly team meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to align outreach activity with overall service delivery goals.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related role (e.g., teaching, healthcare, family support, social work).
• Confident presenter and skilled communicator (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy, warmth and professionalism.
• Good working knowledge of SEN and/or ADHD, including strategies, reasonable adjustments and lived experiences – especially in education or family settings.
• Self‑starter with strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to develop content and deliver training to varied audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms.
• Experience working with neurodiverse young people or in a SEND‑related field.
• Experience developing and evaluating workshops or training programmes.
• Understanding of the Richmond and Kingston…