Wellbeing Neurodivergence Specialist

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.  

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 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 , which serves as the central hub for all mental health referrals for young people in Brighton & Hove.

The service provides mildtomoderate 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 lowintensity 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 lowintensity, firstline CBT offer, delivered through inperson sessions and/or group work.

Key responsibilities include triaging referrals, completing wellbeing assessments, and delivering shortterm, evidencebased 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 evidencebased, lowintensity 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 . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 4 May 2026 at midnight.

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. xwzovoh  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.