Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC621806
Salary Range: £56,285 - £63,080 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary (12 months)
Closing Date: 7 September 2025
Interview Date: 22 September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Multi-Disciplinary Team Service Manager (ND&WB MDT) to join our Children’s Services team at Hampshire County Council.
Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?
The Policy and Reward Team plays an important role in helping our managers to manage their staff. We do this through our written and published guidance. Our policies and guidance enable managers to perform their role effectively and the team plays a key role in pay related processes.
The Role:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to lead and manage the developing ND&WB MDT as part of the Hampshire County Council Area Young Person Neurodiversity (ND) Strategy. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing the ND&WB MDT, ensuring effective collaboration among professionals and teams.
- Developing and implementing the Neurodiversity Profiling Tool (NDPT) across educational and professional settings.
- Acting as a point of contact for stakeholders, providing early identification and support for ND.
- Coordinating online training offers and supporting stakeholder groups in accessing these resources.
- Overseeing and managing Family Engagement Practitioners (ND PSAs) and outreach work based on ND.
What you’ll do:
- Use a person-centred approach to focus on strengths and promote independence.
- Share a culture of care, respect and independence with everyone using the service.
- Adopt an inclusive approach in all activities.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven leadership experience in a relevant field, such as working with children/young people, inspection/advisory services, or equivalent.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity, including strategies to support neurodivergent individuals.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including report writing.
- Effective problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to identify areas for development.
- High level of personal organisation and the ability to manage workload independently.
Why join us?
- Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training.
- Commitment to personal development.
Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.
Additional Information:
Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Multi-Disciplinary Team Service Manager Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
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