Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs?
We are seeking dedicated and caring Assistant Practitioner to join our Children's Neurodevelopmental Service. In this role, you will play a vital part in gathering information to support comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, helping to inform their care and support plans.
There are 2x full-time posts available, however, the service will consider part-time with a minimum of 30 hours per week. You will be based in Norwich or King's Lynn with an expectation to travel across Central and West Norfolk areas in orderto carry out clinicand school-based contacts.
This is a fixed term post for 12 months, or secondment with line manager agreement. Please ensure agreement is obtained before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for two full-time Assistant Practitioners with proven experience of working with children, particularly those with autism and ADHD, along with knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions and their impact on young people'sdevelopment.
The postholder will be compassionate,proactive, and detail-orientated, with excellentcommunication skills, and the ability to build rapport with children,young peopleand families.
Good understanding of the use of information technology is essential, along with the ability to work under pressure and to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This includes Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Specialist Nurses, in order to carry out quality neurodevelopmental assessments on young people of all ages.
About us
We are a supportive team committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives whilst developing your career in a fast paced and rewarding environment.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Find out more about working for our organisation here:
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Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.
With effect from the 1st April 2026 Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust will be merging with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to form a new organisation. The new Trust will provide a wide range of community health and social care services to over 4 million people, with a budget of circa £380 million and a workforce of over 7,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Supportingassessments by collecting developmentalinformation from children, families, and other professionalsoften via telephone or video call.
- Engagewith children and young people in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner.
- Engage with parents and carers in a caring and sensitive manner.
- Make reasonable adjustments to appointments where needed.
- Assistwith the coordination of assessments and ensuring a smooth process.
- Contributeto the development of tailored support strategies based on collected information.
- Carry out Qb Test assessments to inform ADHD assessments (training provided).
Please see the attached document for the full job descriptions and person specification for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Supportingassessments by collecting developmentalinformation from children, families, and other professionalsoften via telephone or video call.
- Engagewith children and young people in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner.
- Engage with parents and carers in a caring and sensitive manner.
- Make reasonable adjustments to appointments where needed.
- Assistwith the coordination of assessments and ensuring a smooth process.
- Contributeto the development of tailored support strategies based on collected information.
- Carry out Qb Test assessments to inform ADHD assessments (training provided).
Please see the attached document for the full job descriptions and person specification for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care related subject, or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Foundation degree in Healthcare related subject (level 4), or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience.
- GCSE's grade C or above in English and maths, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care related subject (level 5), or working towards, or equivalent.
- Additional training or qualification specific to assessments of Neurodevelopmental Disorders of children and young people.
- Trained in QB test assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical, or health or social care setting.
- Experience of working with children or young people with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or learning disabilities.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with complex needs.
- Demonstrate experience of managing conflicting information or emotive and challenging situations in a healthcare setting.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of IT and computer skills, willingness to embrace new systems.
- Effective problem solver.
- Able to correctly handle confidential information; know how and when to share this information for appropriate professional purposes and only with appropriate individuals, with appropriately gained consent.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy.
- Strong time management skills, be able to prioritise own work / caseload on a day to day basis.
Desirable
- Knowledge of client group.
- High standards of report writing.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of reviewing risk assessments.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English Language in both written and verbal forms.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to young people, their families/carers, and other professionals.
- Computer literate.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing learning.
- Able to manage pressures generated by work / work environment.
- Able to participate in and contribute to own clinical supervision.
- Open to change and development.
- Seeks to improve practice and identify areas of innovation.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Must work to professional guidelines and ethics, and NCH&C's policies.
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
- Able to show respect and empathy for children, young people, families and colleagues, and have the courage to challenge concerns, working to evidence-based best practice.
- Work effectively with partners and agencies, demonstrating high ethical standards and integrity with patients and peers.
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle to meet the requirements of the role.
- Flexible attitude and approach to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care related subject, or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Foundation degree in Healthcare related subject (level 4), or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience.
- GCSE's grade C or above in English and maths, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care related subject (level 5), or working towards, or equivalent.
- Additional training or qualification specific to assessments of Neurodevelopmental Disorders of children and young people.
- Trained in QB test assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical, or health or social care setting.
- Experience of working with children or young people with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or learning disabilities.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with complex needs.
- Demonstrate experience of managing conflicting information or emotive and challenging situations in a healthcare setting.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of IT and computer skills, willingness to embrace new systems.
- Effective problem solver.
- Able to correctly handle confidential information; know how and when to share this information for appropriate professional purposes and only with appropriate individuals, with appropriately gained consent.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy.
- Strong time management skills, be able to prioritise own work / caseload on a day to day basis.
Desirable
- Knowledge of client group.
- High standards of report writing.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of reviewing risk assessments.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English Language in both written and verbal forms.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to young people, their families/carers, and other professionals.
- Computer literate.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing learning.
- Able to manage pressures generated by work / work environment.
- Able to participate in and contribute to own clinical supervision.
- Open to change and development.
- Seeks to improve practice and identify areas of innovation.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Must work to professional guidelines and ethics, and NCH&C's policies.
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
- Able to show respect and empathy for children, young people, families and colleagues, and have the courage to challenge concerns, working to evidence-based best practice.
- Work effectively with partners and agencies, demonstrating high ethical standards and integrity with patients and peers.
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle to meet the requirements of the role.
- Flexible attitude and approach to meet the needs of the service.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
