Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Multi-Disciplinary Team Service Manager (ND&WB MDT) to join our Children’s Services team at Hampshire County Council.
Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?
The Policy and Reward Team plays an important role in helping our managers to manage their staff. We do this through our written and published guidance. Our policies and guidance enable managers to perform their role effectively and the team plays a key role in pay related processes.
The Role:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to lead and manage the developing ND&WB MDT as part of the Hampshire County Council Area Young Person Neurodiversity (ND) Strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and managing the ND&WB MDT, ensuring effective collaboration among professionals and teams.
* Developing and implementing the Neurodiversity Profiling Tool (NDPT) across educational and professional settings.
* Acting as a point of contact for stakeholders, providing early identification and support for ND.
* Coordinating online training offers and supporting stakeholder groups in accessing these resources.
* Overseeing and managing Family Engagement Practitioners (ND PSAs) and outreach work based on ND.
What you’ll do:
* Use a person-centred approach to focus on strengths and promote independence.
* Share a culture of care, respect and independence with everyone using the service.
* Adopt an inclusive approach in all activities.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven leadership experience in a relevant field, such as working with children/young people, inspection/advisory services, or equivalent.
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity, including strategies to support neurodivergent individuals.
* Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including report writing.
* Effective problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to identify areas for development.
* High level of personal organisation and the ability to manage workload independently.