Neurodevelopmental Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner

Salary: £26,500–£29,000 FTE per annum (pro rata)

Hours:

Part-time — 25 hours per week

Location:

Worcester, Worcestershire (allocated localities across South Worcestershire, including Malvern, Worcester and Wychavon)

Contract:

Permanent

Closing date:
Wednesday 28th October 2026

Interview date:
To be confirmed

Please note that, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

ONSIDE is launching an innovative new Neurodevelopmental (Melo aND More) Service across South Worcestershire, providing early intervention, practical support and emotional wellbeing services for children and young people aged 0–25 and their families.

The service aims to create a neuro-affirming, person-centred approach 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.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide a flexible combination of community-based support, specialist one-to-one interventions, family support, workshops, group programmes and practical help in homes, schools and community settings.

Using strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches, you will help children, young people and families improve emotional wellbeing, develop practical strategies, build resilience and increase participation in education, family life and their local communities. You will also help families navigate services and support seamless transitions along the neurodevelopmental pathway.

• Deliver specialist one-to-one emotional wellbeing support in family homes, schools and community settings.
• Develop holistic, co-produced support plans that identify strengths, goals and practical interventions.
• Support emotional regulation, executive functioning, anxiety, sensory differences, social communication and self-advocacy.
• Provide practical coaching that promotes independence, participation and confidence.
• Support children and young people who are awaiting assessment, undergoing assessment or have received a diagnosis.
• Undertake risk assessments and
  ** escalate
  * * potential concerns in line with relevant procedures.

• Plan and facilitate sessions across Worcestershire.
• Deliver drop-in sessions for children, young people and families and facilitate peer-support opportunities.
• Deliver practical workshops and develop local community support networks.
• Promote co-production by encouraging children, young people and families to contribute to service delivery and ongoing development.

• Provide coaching and practical advice to parents and carers.
• Help families develop their understanding of neurodivergence and support positive family relationships.
• Help families navigate education, health and community services.
• Support access to local SEND pathways and wider community resources.

• Deliver group interventions for children and young people, parent workshops and peer-support groups.
• Develop practical resources and self-management tools.
• Deliver themed wellbeing programmes.

• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with education, health and social care professionals.
• Support the implementation of neuro-affirming approaches and share information appropriately.
• Coordinate support around the child or young person and their family.

• Maintain accurate records and proactively seek feedback about service quality and outcomes.
• Prepare written and verbal feedback and reports to support service evaluation.
• Develop resources that provide a range of support for children, young people and families.
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