The Roots ASC/ADHD Therapeutic specialist

UKundwork London; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundwork London is seeking a qualified therapist for a 12-month contract focused on supporting neurodiverse young people, especially those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions and workshops, contributing to the Roots Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, with a commitment to enhancing the mental health of young people aged 5–17.

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodiverse children and young people, particularly those with ASC and ADHD.
• Understanding of challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation workshops for neurodiverse young people.
• Manage a caseload across Waltham Forest sites.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant registration (e.g., HCPC, BACP, BABCP, UKCP)

Job description

• The Roots ASC/ADHD Therapeutic specialist

Location:Various Sites across Waltham Forest

Contract:12 Month Contract

Salary:£35,00-40,000 FTE (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours:30

Groundwork London is seeking a qualified therapist with specialised experience in supporting neurodiverse young people, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The successful candidate will work therapeutically with children and adolescents experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, providing short-term (up to 12 sessions) evidence-based interventions, one-off psychoeducation workshops, CBT-based groups for adolescents, and CBT-based groups for parents/carers of primary-aged children.

In this role, you will contribute to the development and monitoring of a new aspect of the Roots Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, created due to the demand in the borough for additional support for this cohort of young people aged 5–17 Your commitment to enhancing the confidence, mental health, and overall wellbeing of young people and their families will be central to your work.

We are looking for a dynamic and independent practitioner who, with the support of the Service Manager and Clinical Lead, will manage a caseload of young people across our Waltham Forest sites.

The role will operate from various sites across Waltham Forest and will involve some remote work.

Please contact us if:

You are a qualified therapist with relevant registration with a professional body (e.g., HCPC, BACP, BABCP,UKCP) / Are accredited with the BABCP and are in the process of completing your application.

You have demonstrable experience, and ideally a qualification in, working with neurodiversity children and young people, particularly those with ASC and ADHD.

You have a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals and their families

You possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with young people and stakeholders.

You are a passionate, independent and dynamic mental health worker keen on working alongside a diverse team to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people within Waltham Forest

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 14 th July 2025

Interviews will take place remotely the w/c 28 th July 2025

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced DBS through the Disclosure and Barring service