NEST (Neurodiversity Employment Support & Training) Instructor
We have an exciting opportunity for a Neurodiversity Employment Support & Training Instructor to join the team based at HMP Liverpool.
The NEST project is a collaboration between Making Space, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside and the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership. The aim of NEST is to improve outcomes for neurodivergent individuals in custody by strengthening self-awareness, developing coping strategies, and providing structured interventions and pathways to appropriate services.
Salary: £14.15 per hour
Hours: 20 weekly
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027
At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.
Responsibilities
To deliver neurodiversity-informed support to individuals with neurodivergent or neurodevelopmental needs, focusing on wellbeing, independence and self-advocacy.
Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications
A recognised Neurodiversity/Psychology qualification is essential for this role.
Applicants must also demonstrate experience in the delivery of neurodiversity, mental health and/or wellbeing projects, together with proven experience of working with vulnerable client groups.
Benefits
We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.
Our current benefits include:
Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
