Job Description
Parent and Family Worker - Neurodevelopmental Support Team West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire15/06/2025 – 3 month initiallyMonday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, 37 hrs/week - There is some room for hybrid working in this role although it will also include time in the office and in the community seeing families for assessments
* Undertaking assessments for young people who may display behaviours indicative of autism or ADHD
* Referrals received from professionals such as schools, health visitors
* Carry out observations of children in different settings such as the family home or an education setting
* Assess and identify children who require onward referral for specialist assessment by Community Paediatricians
* Assess their support needs and draw up, implement and review support plans
* Liase with a variety of professionals and agencies to ensure all relevant information is included in the assessment prior to referral to Community Paediatricians
* Plan and deliver structured packages graduated parenting interventions
* Work with children, young people and families in settings including the family home, and to transport them when required
* Keep and maintain accurate records of work
* Attend team and multi-agency meetings
Requirements
* UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
* Experience and knowledge of neurodiversity, child development and experience of assessment work are required
* Direct experience working with children, young people and families, undertaking observations and completing assessments
* Experience supporting children with trauma and attachment
* Knowledge and understanding of Autism and ADHD
* DBS registered to the update service
Thank you,