35 hours per week. Fixed-term 1-year contract with continuation subject to funding.
This is a key role in our Whole Family Support Fund programme. We are recruiting Family Advisors for the following hub areas:
You’ll hold a personal caseload, providing information, advice and practical and emotional support to families raising neurodivergent children and young people. You’ll work directly with families; facilitate group sessions; and help families navigate education, health, and social care.
You will be an experienced practitioner with a background in advice, education, health, social care, community development or a related field. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build trusting relationships with families, children and young people, and to work effectively with schools, health services and local partners.
This post may occasionally require evening and/or weekend work and will involve frequent travel across your hub area.
Organisation profile
Founded on lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent people by removing barriers, increasing opportunities, and shaping a more accessible world.
Mindroom is currently unable to offer employment for this position through visa sponsorship. Where applicable, candidates must hold the relevant documentation evidencing the right to work in the UK.
Please download the job application using the link below, or for more information, contact us at recruitment@mindroom.org
Closing date for applications: 23rd of October 2026, 5pm
We will review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Early application is strongly advised.
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