Wellbeing Neurodivergence Specialist

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Wellbeing Neurodivergence Specialist, Brighton and Hove, £34,475.00

Employment Type

Part Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

10-04-2026

Application End Date

04-05-2026

Location

Brighton and Hove

State/County

East Sussex

Zip Code

BN3 2BE

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Description

Two roles available - 22.5 hours per week and 20 hours per week / permanent / £34,475 per annum, pro rata / working pattern to be discussed at interview.

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.

We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced Wellbeing Neurodivergence Specialists to join our innovative Children and Young People (CYP) Wellbeing Service, which serves as the central hub for all mental health referrals for young people in Brighton & Hove.

The service provides mild‑to‑moderate mental health support for children and young people aged 2–24 years living in Brighton & Hove.

We’re looking for accredited professionals from a CWP, EMHP or similar background, with proven experience delivering low‑intensity CBT interventions.

In this role you will be working with children and young people with ADHD and/or Autism, where neurodivergence is diagnosed or suspected, and presentations are mild to moderate. This is a low‑intensity, first‑line CBT offer, delivered through in‑person sessions and/or group work.

Key responsibilities include triaging referrals, completing wellbeing assessments, and delivering short‑term, evidence‑based treatment.

About you

You will already hold one relevant graduate or postgraduate qualification, such as CWP, EMHP, or an equivalent wellbeing practitioner qualification. A teaching or training qualification (e.g. Level 3 AET or PGCE) would be an advantage.

You will have experience working with children and young people with mental health needs, including delivering evidence‑based, low‑intensity interventions (ages 8–18). You are a strong team player, confident working under supervision, able to safeguard young people, run groups or structured activities, and communicate complex information clearly both verbally and in writing, while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Conrad.Foote@ymcadlg.org. Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at Recruitment@ymcadlg.org.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 4 May 2026 at midnight.

TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.

We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

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Job Profile - Wellbeing Neurodivergence Specialist.docx YMCA DLG Generic Application Pack 2025 V2 PDF.pdf

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