Neurodiversity Coach - East Midlands

Job description

Neurodiversity Coach - East Midlands Department: Neurodiversity: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: East Midlands: Reporting To: Cheryl Connelly: Compensation: £29,000 - £31,000 / year Description: The Neurodiversity Coach will provide specialist support to neurodivergent individuals across the Restart Programme and the Probation (POPS) service and additional contracts. The role focuses on helping participants overcome barriers, develop strategies tailored to their neurodiverse needs, progress towards employment, and sustain success in work and life. The postholder will also have the opportunity to deliver high‑quality commercial neurodiversity training, represent the service at events, maintain relationships with stakeholders and employers, and ensure all practices reflect current evidence‑based approaches. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 specialist coaching to neurodivergent participants - Conduct strengths‑based vocational profiling and needs assessments - Develop personalised action plans that support progression towards employment - Support with job search, interview preparation, and building workplace confidence - Provide in‑work support and negotiate reason...