Neurodevelopmental Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner
Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner
Salary Band: £26,500 – £29,000 FTE per annum (pro rata)
Part Time Hours: 25 – 35 hours per week
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Interviews: 27th and 28th July 2026
Join Our New Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service
About the role
ONSIDE is launching an innovative new Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service across North Worcestershire, providing early intervention, practical support and emotional wellbeing services for children and young people aged 0–25 years and their families.
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.
Who are we looking for?
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!
ONSIDE ’s Benefits
- 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
The role of Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner is a real career opportunity to support the children & young people in our communities!
Someone like you?
If you embrace difference and operate with integrity.
If you are committed to fairness and justice.
If you are creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them.
If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of and be passionate about. Please submit your application.
These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to share new ideas or ask for support. If something’s not right, we don’t just change it. We change ourselves too.
Join our amazing team of skilled staff and volunteers make a difference to the lives of over 15,000 people a year!
Learn More About Our Work
To learn more about the work we do please visit:
Want to know more?
Please get in touch with Viv McLaughlin, Head of Children & Families Services, by email viv.mclaughlin@onside-advocacy.org.uk.
Please also access our guidance on how to apply to ONSIDE on our advert pages.
ONSIDE reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date.