About this role
Job summary
The Neurodiversity Sports Coordinator will lead the design, development, and delivery of an innovative andforward thinking inclusion project aimed at improving access to sport and physical activity for neurodivergentchildren and young people (CYP). This role will play a critical part in addressing existing barriers toparticipation by creating inclusive, welcoming, and adaptable sporting opportunities that meet a wide rangeof sensory, communication, and learning needs.
Working across the wider system, the postholder will collaborate with sports providers, education settings,community organisations, and key stakeholders to strengthen local capacity for inclusive practice. This willinvolve developing and delivering targeted training, sharing evidence based approaches, and supportingorganisations to build confidence and competence in working with neurodivergent CYP. A key focus will beon establishing sustainable frameworks and pathways that embed neuro inclusive principles into everydaypractice, ensuring lasting impact beyond the lifetime of the project.
The role will also involve engaging directly with neurodivergent children, young people, and their families toensure their voices, experiences, and feedback inform the design and delivery of activities. By fosteringstrong partnerships and co-production approaches, the coordinator will help create meaningful, accessibleopportunities that promote participation, wellbeing, and social connection.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of sports providers, supporting them to develop and sustain neuro-inclusive practices across Scarborough, Whitby, and Ryedale. They will coordinate and deliver the project in line with agreed timelines and funding requirements, build strong relationships with sports clubs, schools, community organisations, health partners, and local neurodiversity services, and promote engagement with the programme.
The role will involve delivering neurodiversity and disability inclusion training, developing tools and resources to improve accessibility, and working alongside neurodivergent children, young people, and families to co-produce services. The postholder will monitor and evaluate project outcomes, collect and analyse data, prepare reports, and use feedback to drive continuous improvement. They will maintain accurate records, support service development, oversee safeguarding and project processes, and work closely with the Head of Autism Services to ensure the delivery of high-quality, inclusive support.
About us
ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered,provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative,effective, and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.
We are a value driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving peoples lives.
We would love to hear from you if you would like the opportunity to work with in a close team of committedprofessionals and you share our values of designing and delivering health services
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload of sports providers, supporting them to achieve and sustain neuro-inclusive practices across Scarborough, Whitby, and Ryedale. They will work closely with local neurodiversity services to promote engagement and uptake, while coordinating and delivering the project in line with agreed timelines, outputs, and funding requirements. The role will involve overseeing project budgets, equipment management, and safeguarding processes, as well as monitoring and evaluating project impact through attendance data, feedback, and outcome measures.
A key aspect of the role will be building and maintaining strong partnerships with sports clubs, schools, community organisations, health partners, and other stakeholders to promote inclusive opportunities for neurodivergent children and young people. The postholder will design and deliver disability inclusion and neurodiversity training to community clubs, volunteers, coaching staff, and other relevant professionals, while developing practical tools and frameworks to improve accessibility and inclusion within sporting environments. Working collaboratively with neurodivergent children, young people, and their families, they will support the co-production of services to ensure activities and support are responsive to local needs.
The successful candidate will provide information, education, and ongoing support to sports providers and partner organisations, helping to create and sustain neuro-inclusive environments. They will be responsible for collecting and analysing data, producing reports, gathering feedback, and demonstrating the impact of the project to support continuous improvement and future development. Regular participation in managerial supervision with the Head of Autism Services will be required, alongside maintaining accurate records in accordance with ABL Health policies, procedures, and standards.
The role also includes undertaking delegated responsibilities as agreed with the Head of Autism Services, monitoring and evaluating service delivery, identifying opportunities for improvement, and escalating any service delivery issues as appropriate. The postholder will contribute to the development of local protocols and service standards, engage actively in service development initiatives, and work collaboratively with the Head of Service to ensure the project continues to evolve and deliver high-quality, inclusive support for neurodivergent children and young people.
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
Project Management Qualification. Leadership or management qualification. Additional training in neurodevelopmental conditions.
Experience Essential
Designing and delivering training Experience in community sports, special educational need or disability sport. Background working with neurodivergent individuals.
Desirable
Service redesign and pathway development skills
Job Specific Requirements Essential
Able to comply with organisational policy, information governance and record keeping. Must have access to a car and the ability to work flexibly and travel within Scarborough Whitby, Ryedale.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name ABL Health Ltd
Address 14 Northway
Scarborough
YO11 1JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)