About the Role We are excited to expand our clinical service within South East Essex MHST by appointing a Neurodevelopmental School Transition Support Worker. This role focuses on supporting children and young people (CYP) in Year 6 as they move into Year 7. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with Schools: Work with identified primary and secondary schools in Chelmsford to support CYP during their transition. Support Identified CYP: Assist CYP known to South East Essex SET CAMHS and community paediatrics who present with neurodevelopmental conditions and need a tailored pupil plan. Address Transition Challenges: Provide targeted support for CYP facing specific challenges related to change and transition. Develop Pupil Plans: Create comprehensive plans that include strategies for emotional, social, sensory, and communication needs. Conduct Sessions: Deliver individual and group sessions to support the young person, their families, and the new school setting. Train School Staff: Work closely with teaching staff to provide training and development on supporting neurodiverse students. Qualifications: Educational Background: A graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, teaching). Postgraduate Training: Completed postgraduate mental health training (e.g., CYP-IAPT). Preferred Experience: Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) or educational settings, and registration with a professional or regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, NMC, BABCP). Additional training in neurodevelopmental or developmental fields is desirable. Additional Responsibilities Supporting Children & Young People: Provide personalized one-on-one support to CYP facing neurodevelopmental challenges. Engage in whole-class and group activities to foster a supportive learning environment. Offer dedicated assistance during Transition Week for a smooth start to secondary school. Supporting School Staff: Deliver training sessions for teachers, school staff, and senior leaders, including Designated Mental Health Leads (DMHL). Supporting Parents & Carers: Host parent support sessions and coffee mornings to build a strong community network. Provide guidance and connect families with multi-agency resources. Integrated Approach: Collaborate with SET CAMHS, HCRG, and specialist agencies like Community Paediatrics to create effective care pathways. Foster strong partnerships between primary and secondary schools. Preferred Experience Experience in supporting and developing strategies for CYP and their families in relation to neurodevelopmental presentations or the transition process is advantageous. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.