About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Neurodevelopmental Support Coordinator to join our supportive team and facilitate effective communication for all.
This role involves providing information, advice, guidance, support and signposting for children, young people who have suspected neurodiverse needs and their families. The aim is to ensure families can access support at the earliest opportunity to meet the needs of children and family.
The successful candidate with work other Coordinators and the multi-disciplinary team across Lancashire and South Cumbria, whilst being based within our supportive team.
Main duties of the job
Communicate SLT CIC are delighted to be chosen as partners to provide theNeurodevelopmental (ND) Support Hubfor the Blackpool and Fylde area. This new service will provide consistent, equitable, ND support in-conjunction with partners across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Providing structured, inbound early support model that families can access directly for timely advice, practical strategies, information, signposting and early intervention support.
This new service has funding secured for the first 9 months although we hope the funding will continue for a much longer period.
We may be able to offer a job share with some Speech and Language Therapy Assistant work if we find candidates who have the motivation and aptitude for a mixed post.
About us
Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profit organisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language and communication related services which invest in the diverse communities we serve.
Our experienced and dedicated team of professionals support individuals directly and through others, using high-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and learn.
Our head office is in Blackpool, however, we provide services across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.
The organisation began in 2011 and since then has grown in team size, reach and impact.
We welcome applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to working with others.
Here's a flavour of what its like to work within Communicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):
"Communicate has an excellent ethos. Communicate values staff and does all it can to support the team, practically and emotionally. It is without a doubt the best company I have ever worked for!""Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing at what they do. I always feel like they do their best to support and listen to team members.""It's an absolute privilege to work for this company and I'm so proud of it."
Job description Job responsibilities
As the Neurodevelopmental Support Coordinator, for theBlackpool & Fylde area you will provide a structured, early support model for families to offer timely advice, practical strategies, information, signposting and early intervention support.
Tier 1 early support
On receipt of referral, making contact with the service user:Follow a structured support conversation template;Undertake a needs-led assessment;Signpost to resources;Provide personalised follow-up; and Capture data for reporting.
Universal early help
Support the use of waiting well strategies;Provide pathway guidance and clarification; and Co-create short suport plan.
Tier 2 connect and build capacity
Deliver online workshops and local hub workshops;Host drop-ins and peer support groups and themed support sessions; and Offer ND programme interventions.
As a Communicate Team member
Regularly reflect on the quality of your provision and access clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals.Access clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals.Be committed to continuing your professional development and gaining wider experience and expertise through training and support.Contribute to wider service development.Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of services and Social Value measurement.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of communicating with young children and their families. Experience of working with children and young people who are neuro-diverse. Experience working with multi-disciplinary colleagues for the benefit of service users.
Desirable
Experience or training in modelling, coaching and supervising others. Experience in accurate, timely record keeping and recording information for monitoring.
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
Level 3 in education related course
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A coaching ethos. Respect for confidential information.
Desirable
Drivers licence and car
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 Communicate SLT CIC
Address Communicate SLT CIC
Business First Ltd
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://communicate-slt.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)