Job overview

According to latest HO legislation, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Please note, your application will be rejected if it is identified that sponsorship is required to undertake this role. 

The Children and Young Peoples Autism Service has an exciting opportunity for a Neurodevelopmental Pathway Navigator to join the service. 

The ND Pathway Navigator will offer needs-led support and signposting to families and young people within the neurodevelopmental pathways/service, this includes the well-established CYP autism service and the newly developing ND pathway including ADHD. 

This post is based in Anglesey House, Rugeley, but will include some potential for home visits to locations across South Staffordshire.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will ensure that the children and young people are well while waiting for their Neurodevelopmental assessments by signposting parents, carers and young people to further support.

The post holder will also liaise closely with the internal and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure the family and young person have the correct support in place.

To work together with other members of the MDT. 

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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