Role: Neurodiversity Mentor Salary: £26,000 Contract type: Fixed Term Working hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw) Location: Must have a car to be able to travel between - Chester, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Macclesfield, Neston, Northwich, Warrington & Winsford For over three decades, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and employers across the UK. As a nationwide market leader, we have assisted over 13,000 people in the past year alone to retrain, embark on new career paths, or establish their own businesses. Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you experienced in supporting neurodivergent individuals? If so, we want to hear from you We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Neurodiversity Mentor to join our team. In this role, you will work one-on-one with customers who are furthest away from work due to neurodivergence or related challenges. You will help them access the right support services and develop the skills they need to succeed. Join our team and help neurodivergent individuals achieve greater independence and well-being. What youll do Train customers in specific employability and functional skills in line with the requirements of the local labour market, and specific employers. Relevant customer documentation to be completed in line with company procedures Carry out assessments of the customers to identify their transferable skills, strengths, and experience Provide one-to-one support to customers with specific needs, signposting them to appropriate support routes and improving their wellbeing Discuss and examine in appropriate detail, local and more general employment and training opportunities that may be available as well as appropriate to each individual Utilise custom-made and recognised tools to access the severity and complexity of the customers needs through diagnostic assessment, identify barriers associated and produce a SMART Action Plan for each customer Work in partnership with community health services and other partner agencies to provide wrap around, individual care and support locally. What youll need Level 2 English and Maths as a minimum PTTLS or equivalent trainer/teaching qualification Relevant Qualifications specifically in working with people with Neurodiverse needs or relevant experience would be desirable Experience of delivering training and/or teaching people of all ages (minimum 1 2 years) Previous experience of working with individuals claiming income support and incapacity benefit and the barriers they face Knowledge of Jobcentre Plus programmes and incentives for unemployed people Full UK Driving License as this role requires travel. Overseas equivalent qualifications will be accepted. We welcome applicants with lived experience and encourage applications that reflect the relevance to the post. Benefits CPD - Broad range of internal training to enhance your knowledge and skills Generous pension scheme, with the option to opt out Company health plan subject to successful completion of probation period 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays 5-10 sick day per year paid. Join us at Standguide and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and businesses nationwide. Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our staff and customers. We thrive on creating positive working relationships, free from discrimination. Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. For the full job description and person specification, please email Amy atrecruitment standguide.co.uk. ADZN1_UKTJ