Support Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent Children and Young People
You will support parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people by providing high-quality, person-centred information, advice, and support. Parents and carers come to us about neurodevelopmental conditions, rights and responsibilities, pathways and services, communicating with professionals and their own wellbeing.
You will hold a personal caseload, working with parents and carers to identify their goals, build a plan to reach them, and develop the confidence and skills to speak up for their child independently. Your approach will be coaching-based, non-judgemental and trauma-informed at all times. Support is delivered mainly by phone, text and email, with in-person support and attendance at meetings where needed; you may also facilitate peer support and information sessions for groups.
You will be an experienced practitioner with a background in health, education, social care, advice or a related field. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build trusting relationships with parents and carers while holding clear boundaries, and to work effectively with professionals across health, education and social care.
This is a hybrid role, combining home working, attendance at our Edinburgh office and travel across Edinburgh and the Lothians to support parents and carers in person. Therefore, ability to travel independently is essential. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
Salary: £25,290 to £33, 767 (pro-rata)
Status: 24 hours per week. Fixed-term 1-year contract, with continuation subject to further funding.
Application notes
Please download the Role and Person Specification and Application Pack, or contact [email protected] for more information
Closing date for applications: 2nd October 2026 at 5pm
Please note that we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Early application is advised.
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