Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Assistant Practitioner

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Are you passionate about working with children and young people who may have challenges within the areas of social communication and/or attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity? We are excited to be able to offer a new opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant to join the Gt Yarmouth and Waveney Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. The Neurodevelopmental Assistant will be working alongside a friendly, busy and dynamic, multi-disciplinary assessment team. This includes Peadiatrician's, Clinical Psychology , Neurodevelopmental Specialists and Practitioners with a variety of backgrounds including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Children's nursing, learning difficulties, child development and mental health. You will also be working closely with our Neurodevelopmental administrative coordinators., This is an ideal role for someone with experience in child development, neurodiversity, or supporting children with additional needs - whether you come from a therapy assistant, support worker, education, early years or community care background. The role will involve supporting the team's assessment pathway, which will include undertaking your own assessment work, under the supervision of senior clinical staff. These may be based in clinics, educational placements, or other community settings across the Gt Yarmouth and Waveney area, therefore a full driving license is essential to this role. You will also be carrying out varied clinical administrative work, which requires proficient IT skills and use of different systems. The successful applicant will hold exceptional organisational skills and have the ability to manage a busy but varied workload. A pro-active and highly professional approach in providing both verbal and written communication is essential to this role, as you will be responsible for writing reports, liaising with other professionals, attending diagnostic meetings and liaising with parents and carers. You must have the ability to work both independently and as part of the team. You will also need to demonstrate an understanding of neurodiversity and other additional needs to adapt your own communication skills and therapeutic use of self, to meet the needs of the children, young people and families you work with., Education and Qualifications Essential

• Numeracy / Literacy skills - Level 2 or Grade c/4 at GCSE
• Evidence of relevant training / courses
Desirable
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/ Childcare, Experience of working with children with disabilities and their families
• Have an understanding of typical child development
• Working knowledge of child protection procedures
• Excellent observation skills and ability to identify atypical presentation of development in children
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
• Experience of working with children with Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and supporting their families
• Have an understanding of statutory avenues of support (e.g. EHCP) for children with Autism/ADHD and their families and support available in the local area, Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and face-to-face to parents, groups and other agencies
• Good verbal and written communication skills / Basic IT skills
• Able to work independently and use own initiative
• Motivation for role / willing to attend further role specific training
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in work practices
• Ability to work in a variety of settings e.g. clinic based and schools
• Team worker / confident / able to recognise self-limitations and ability to take direction from registered professional
• Must be able to meet travel requirements of the post. Hold a current driving licence and have daily access to a vehicle
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential
• Numeracy / Literacy skills - Level 2 or Grade c/4 at GCSE
• Evidence of relevant training / courses
Desirable
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/ Childcare, Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and face-to-face to parents, groups and other agencies
• Good verbal and written communication skills / Basic IT skills
• Able to work independently and use own initiative
• Motivation for role / willing to attend further role specific training
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in work practices
• Ability to work in a variety of settings e.g. clinic based and schools
• Team worker / confident / able to recognise self-limitations and ability to take direction from registered professional
• Must be able to meet travel requirements of the post. Hold a current driving licence and have daily access to a vehicle
  
  We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.