Neurodiversity Workplace Strategy Coach - PAM

Optima Health; United States; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% auto-enrolment pension (matched up)

33 days annual leave

Life insurance 4x salary

Income protection

Health Cash Plan

Perkbox discounts

Long service rewards

Flexible working hours

24/7 EAP & GP

Training and development

Job summary

Optima Health is seeking an experienced Neurodiversity Workplace Coach to deliver strategy-based coaching for neurodivergent employees. The role is home-based with occasional travel, offering a £30,000 salary plus benefits.

You will support individuals with Dyslexia, ASD, ADD/ADHD and related conditions, helping them perform their job tasks effectively. Responsibilities include applying Equality Act knowledge, creating personalized coaching plans, remote assessments via MS Teams, and working to

Qualifications

• Relevant coaching qualifications and CPD in workplace coaching.
• Experience supporting neurodiverse individuals in workplace settings.
• Proven ability to conduct remote assessments and create tailored coaching plans.

Responsibilities

• Awareness of the Equality Act 2010 and applying it in coaching.
• Deliver strategy-based coaching to neurodivergent clients (Dyslexia, ASD, ADHD, Dyscalculia, DCD/Dyspraxia).
• Create and manage coaching plans focused on job tasks and learning styles.
• Conduct remote assessments via MS Teams; occasional face-to-face sessions.
• Meet KPI and SLA commitments and work with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Coaching qualifications

Neurodiversity expertise

Remote assessment skills

MS Teams proficiency

Strong communication

Tools

MS Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title: Neurodiversity Workplace Strategy Coach
Location: Homebased/Occasional Travel
Salary: £30,000 per annum + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday x40 hours per week (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

THIS IS AN EMPLOYED ROLE WITH PAM Group, NOT AN ASSOCIATE ROLE

Please note, applications must have demonstrable experience of supporting Neurodiversity in the workplace to be considered for this role.

We are looking for an experienced Neurodiversity Workplace Coach.

The coaching role will be to deliver strategy based coaching to neurodivergent clients including but not limited to Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD/Combined). It will also involve, ensuring that specific strategies are put in place to help support an employee to fully complete their job role tasks.

This could include a range of specific needs, for example, coping with anxiety and stressful situations, concentration difficulties, time management, prioritising workload and communication.

To further develop your skillset through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), keeping abreast of current and future trends and requirements to meet the job role requirements and business needs

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Awareness of the Equality Act 2010

Strong communication skills including excellent active listening skills and ability to empathise with your clients

Excellent report writing skills and ability to justify advice and recommendations when required.

Offering a tailored approach to meet individual client needs

Excellent knowledge of a range of SpLD/Neurodiverse conditions including Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, Dyscalculia, DCD/Dyspraxia, vision and hearing impairment

Experienced and comfortable with conducting remote assessments via MS Teams

Willing to work face to face if required

Good standard of IT skills

Stable internet connection

Ability to work within KPIs and Service Level agreement

Happy to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Providing flexible and inclusive Workplace Coaching focused around an employee's job role, learning style and areas of need based upon the recommendations highlighted in the Workplace Needs Assessment.

Encouraging and supporting employees towards achieving short term, medium and long term goals.

Creating effective coaching plans.

Creating and setting goals for the following session for the employee to implement.

Reviewing progress at the beginning of each session.

Providing handouts and backup notes for an employee to revisit at point of need.

Contributing to the team resources portal regularly

Managing paperwork effectively and promptly, including uploading coaching plans to our internal database.

Participate in meetings, email, and telephone communication with internal and external customers. Provide effective communication at all times

Attending sessions in a punctual, professional and courteous manner

Ensuring confidentiality and personal boundaries are kept at all times.

Adhering to Red Flag/ Safeguarding policies and procedures.

Performing other duties and responsibilities as requested in accordance with our company values: teamwork, loyalty, friendship, enthusiasm, and hard work.

You will possess a genuine enthusiasm for working with others in a one to one basis.

The ability to take a dynamic approach for each session according to the changing needs of the individual you are supporting.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Relevant coaching qualifications.

Relevant experience and qualifications/CPD

You will have a track record of carrying out workplace coaching

You will possess an in-depth knowledge of potential challenges employees will face and be able to draw from your experience when supporting Neurodiverse customers.

Able to work around a Microsoft Platform including using Microsoft packages.

Good IT skills and the ability to use software to help with coaching.

Good time management and planning skills.

Effective communicator: Friendly, patient and encouraging.

Our Values & Benefits

• We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)
• Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!
• Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme
• Long service rewards
• Flexible Working Hours
• Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support
• Support with training and development
• Group Income Protection

We're looking for driven and ambitious professionals to join our team, who are just as passionate about our philosophy and values as we are

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.