Specialist Practitioner
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Job Description
Contract Type: Fixed Term to the 31st March 2028
Working Hours: 37 hrs per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is 35235 (Level one) rising to 37938 pro rata for parttime
Location:Broxtowe Family Hub The Corner House 18 Strelley Road Nottingham NG8 3AP
Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return we are looking for people like you people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
The Behaviour and Emotional Health Team is the starting point of the referral pathway for children where there are queries regarding possible neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism (ASD) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who are registered with a Nottingham City GP. Nottingham City Council has been awarded the contract to deliver this service by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) until the 31st March 2028.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Specialist Practitioner to join our team in Nottingham during an exciting time of transformation and development. Our service is evolving to better meet the needs of children young people and their families and we are looking for a dynamic individual to help us achieve this vision.
The successful candidates will use their specialist knowledge of ASD & ADHD to; Screen referrals to assess risk and triage them to identify the most appropriate support. Complete face to face and observations assessments gather pertinent information related to the child/young person and their identified needs as well as deliver a range of evidence based programmes and advice to parents and carers.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Specialist knowledge of neurodevelopmental diagnosis including ASD and ADHD
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of child development 018 years) brain development and the needs of children young people and families.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with children young people and their family who present with neurodevelopmental differences and behaviours
- Ability to manage allocated cases assess risks develop plans and deliver interventions.
Specific skills and Nottingham behaviours that are key within the roles are;
Being Inclusive by ensuring we consider the needs of all citizens in our work driving Change & Innovation by delivering change when required working efficiently and effectively. Working Collaboratively by sharing ideas and listening to others asking questions to build understanding as well as demonstrating Leadership qualities by having a clear sense of purpose putting citizens and customers first.
This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
You can find the job description for this post here
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.
For informal enquiriesplease contact Rachel Deane Behaviour & Emotional Health Team Manager by telephone onor by email at
Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held:Week commencing 12th May 2025 and in a face to face format.
If you have any technical issues when completing your application please contact our Employee Service Centre: applying to this job you agree to ourTerms & Conditions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
