Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner

ONSIDE is launching an innovative new Neurodevelopmental (Melo aND More) Service across South Worcestershire, providing early intervention, practical support and emotional wellbeing services for children and young people aged 0-25 years and their families. Our vision is to create a neuro-affirming, person-centred service that empowers children, young people and families to understand and embrace neurodivergence, build on their strengths and access the right support at the right time. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, our practitioners will deliver support through community hubs, one-to-one interventions in homes and community settings, group programmes, parent workshops and partnership working with education, health, social care and voluntary sector organisations.

We are looking for passionate and innovative individuals who believe in strengths-based practice and want to make a lasting difference to the lives of neurodivergent children, young people and families. Whether supporting a young person to develop confidence, helping a family navigate local services, or working alongside schools and partners to create more inclusive communities, every member of our team plays an important role in improving outcomes and reducing inequalities. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, neuro-affirming support and want to be part of shaping an exciting new service from the beginning, we would love to hear from you! We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of neurodiversity, as well as parents, carers, and family members of neurodivergent children and young people. We believe lived experiences strengthen our services and helps us to deliver more inclusive, person-centred support.

Onside is a charity working across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, established in 1993 stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair way. In support of this belief we provide a range of support and services to ensure fairness and equality for adults who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against. This includes mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, older people, and carers. Onside is funded through a range of sources to maintain its independence and ensure that the support it provides reflects the views and perspective of the people it wishes to help. We make a difference to the lives of over 14,000 people a year through our dedicated team of experienced staff and volunteers recruited, trained and supported to work as advocates, mentors, befrienders and appropriate adults.

• 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays Pension Scheme Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service) Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service) 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Access to premium Calm App Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee's voices are heard! Your 'Birthday Day' Off Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture Support with continuous professional development