Neurodivergent Informed Lead - 15 hours (Tees Valley)

Daisy Chain Project; Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday leave 33 days (pro‑r‑

Induction plan and training

Ongoing development

Employee assistance programme

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Charitable events

Sick pay after probation

Savings club

Give as you earn charity donations

Job summary

Daisy Chain is seeking a Neurodivergent Informed Lead (Tees Valley) to provide psychoeducation and tailored support to autistic young people and adults (16+). The role involves 1:1 and small group sessions, collaboration with the Service Manager, and signposting to local services in Tees Valley.

The position is 15 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until March 2027, with potential extension. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals and families.
• Experience safeguarding with understanding of policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
• IT literate and able to record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychoeducation, 1:1 and group support to autistic individuals.
• Signpost and refer to local services across Tees Valley.
• Engage hard-to-reach adults to access support.
• Support Service Manager and build relationships with regional stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding and GDPR policies.
• Record and report accurately using Daisy Chain procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Safeguarding knowledge

IT literacy

Autism awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant field

Job description

Neurodivergent Informed Lead (Tees Valley)

Neurodivergent Informed Lead (Tees Valley)

Job brief

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic and neurodivergent individuals? Do you have the knowledge, skills, and dedication to provide high-quality, accessible support to autistic adults? If so, we want to hear from you!

Daisy Chain is looking for enthusiastic and experienced individuals to join our team as Neurodivergent Informed Leads. In this role, you will deliver tailored support to autistic young people and adults (16+) through psychoeducation, one-to-one, and small group sessions.

We offer a comprehensive training package, ongoing supervision, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment where no two days are the same. Join us and be part of a service that empowers autistic individuals to thrive.

Hours-15 hours per week - Fixed Term until the end of March 2027 (with possible extension subject to additional funding)

Daisy Chain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Key Tasks

As part of a new team, and under the guidance of the Service Manager, you will provide high-quality and accessible support to neurodivergent young people and adults across the Tees Valley. This service, commissioned by NENC ICB, will accept referrals from individuals with a formal autism diagnosis as well as those on the waiting list for assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a bespoke package of psychoeducation, 1:1 and group support to autistic young people and adults.
• Maintain and develop an up-to-date knowledge of local service provision across the region for appropriate signposting and referrals.
• Engage with adults that are hard to reach in order to ensure that they are able to access the support that they need.
• Support the Service Manager to develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders across the region and work in partnership with these organisations to effectively deliver the programme.
• Build and maintain positive, trust-based relationships with autistic young people/adults, in order to identify the key issues which are relevant to them.
• Contribute towards the protection of individuals from abuse by adhering to Daisy Chain’s Child and At Risk Adults Safeguarding policies at all times.
• Ensure the service is flexible and adapts to meet the needs of the neurodivergent community.
• Ensure the voice of neurodivergent young people and adults are heard and play an active role in reviewing and evaluating the service.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained and that Daisy Chain’s GDPR Policy is adhered to at all times.
• Ensure effective and accurate recording and reporting systems in line with Daisy Chain’s procedures.
• Undertake administrative tasks necessary for the efficient and effective delivery of the key responsibilities in this role.

Additional responsibilities

• Comply with the Charities’ Health and Safety policy in all employment practices.
• Maintain the integrity of the Daisy Chain brand in all internal and external communications.
• Work in ways, which promote equality of opportunity, participation and responsibility.
• Maintain a proactive approach to your role and responsibilities along with a commitment to contribute and maintain the positive working ethos within the Charity.
• Ensure attendance at staff meetings.
• Undertake any training and development deemed necessary within the post.
• Any other duties from time to time, commensurate with the level of the post

This job outline is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, while some variation can be expected in duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.

Person Specification

Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, and share our Company values of Passionate, Inclusive, Empowering, Ambitious, Open and Innovative. If you have worked in a similar setting before all the better, but most importantly we are looking for people who share our ethos of improving the lives of autistic and neurodivergent children, adults and families. The below details what we are looking for in an ideal candidate if it is Essential (E) Desirable (D) and how we will assess that skill, via your application (A) at Interview (I) or as part of a task during the interview process (T)

Experience

• Experience working with and providing support to autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families – E
• Experience of safeguarding with a good understanding of safeguarding protocols and policies – E

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g. autism, education, health & social care) – E

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with varying needs – E
• An ability to remain calm, objective and proactive when faced with sensitive information, including safeguarding – E
• A thorough understanding of the challenges faced by autistic and neurodivergent individuals – E
• Awareness of local service provision in the Tees Valley for effective signposting and referrals - D
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills – E
• IT literate and able to use all appropriate software packages and record information accurately – E

Other

• Empathy and cultural sensitivity when working with autistic individuals - E
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services - E
• Resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing demands and challenges - E
• Ability to work flexibly and travel across the Tees Valley - E

Company Benefits

• Enhanced holiday leave of 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) rising to 35 after 5 years’ service.
• A bespoke induction plan specific to you and your role which starts as soon as a job offer is accepted.
• Alongside your induction plan new members of staff have a 9 month induction programmeand planned meetings with their line manager to ensure the employee is settling in and offer any support needed to fulfil their role.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers a full range of confidential services designed to ensure you receive professional support that may affect work and home life.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Free on-site car parking and refreshments.
• Social and charitable events.
• Company sick Pay after successful completion of probationary period.
• Savings Club
• Give as you earn scheme for staff to make donation to a charity of their choice if they wish.
• If your role requires membership of a professional Body we will pay your membership fees.

Vision: “Our shared vision is for every person we support to live a life they enjoy and is meaningful to them at every stage”

Mission: “To support and empower autistic and neurodivergent individuals through the provision of holistic person-centred services, whilst promoting training, wellbeing, inclusion and acceptance regionally and nationwide”

Daisy Chain’s Six Core Values

Passionate Caring deeply about what you do and where you work. Having a personal investment and motivation to see Daisy Chain succeed.

Open Welcoming discussion, inquiry, and criticism. Having a mind open to new ideas and thoughts.

Inclusive Including many different types of people whom we treat all fairly and equally.

Empowering To give power to someone to enable them to be stronger and more confident within their role.

Ambitious Having or showing a strong desire and determination to achieve.

Innovative Bringing new ideas and creating improved products and services.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Neurodivergent Informed Lead (Tees Valley)

26,500 per annum (pro-rata)

Experience: Experience working with and providing support to autistic and neurodivergent individuals and families. Experience of safeguarding with a good understanding of safeguarding protocols and policies.