Community and School Outreach Worker (part-time)

Job Description: Community and School Outreach Worker (24 hours per week, flexible)

About ADHD Embrace: We work to ensure that children and young people with ADHD are understood, supported and able to thrive. ADHD Embrace is a small, impactful community charity supporting children and young people with ADHD, along with their families and the professionals who work with them. For over 20 years, we have provided trusted information, practical support and advocacy, building long‑standing relationships within our community.

Our work is built around three pillars:

• Providing information, knowledge and practical support
• Advocating for greater ADHD awareness
• Empowering children, young people and families affected by ADHD

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly post‑diagnosis workshops for parents and carers (online and in‑person).
• Deliver quarterly, age‑specific interactive sessions for young people post‑diagnosis to support understanding and provide ADHD management strategies.
• Host monthly drop‑ins and meet‑ups for parents, providing peer support and connection.
• Develop and facilitate topic‑based workshops or courses for parents and young people, based on identified needs. This may include delivery or sourcing external facilitators.
• Attend and host webinars and seminars in the evening, including those led by guest experts.
• Represent ADHD Embrace at internal and external events, such as family days and community forums.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with schools, making ADHD Embrace their first point of contact for training, information and support.
• Deliver introductory and follow‑up teacher training to address specific challenges such as Executive Function, ADHD‑friendly classroom strategies and break‑time management.
• Develop and deliver tailored ADHD sessions for school‑based parent groups to raise awareness and signpost support.
• Deliver ADHD training to university students and trainee teachers.
• Support the Executive Director and Service Provision Lead in planning the annual teacher webinar programme, sourcing expert speakers.
• Encourage schools to support the charity through donations or fundraising.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Represent ADHD Embrace in local forums (e.g., Local Authority panels, SENCo support forums).
• Proactively reach out to underserved communities to increase access to services.
• Stay informed on trends and policy developments affecting young people with ADHD.
• Gather insights from interactions with families, young people and schools to inform advocacy work and future service development.

Administrative Duties

• Ensure training content is up to date and reflects current research and best practice.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of school visits, events and training delivered.
• Contribute to internal reporting, including quarterly board reports and team planning.
• Attend monthly team meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to align outreach activity with overall service delivery goals.

Person Specification

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related role (e.g., teaching, healthcare, family support, social work).
• Confident presenter and skilled communicator (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy, warmth and professionalism.
• Good working knowledge of SEN and/or ADHD, including strategies, reasonable adjustments and lived experiences – especially in education or family settings.
• Self‑starter with strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to develop content and deliver training to varied audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms.
• Experience working with neurodiverse young people or in a SEND‑related field.
• Experience developing and evaluating workshops or training programmes.
• Understanding of the Richmond and Kingston education and community landscape.

Personal Characteristics

• Empathetic and values‑driven, with genuine commitment to ADHD Embrace’s mission.
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a varied role.
• Clear, open and honest communicator.
• Positive, flexible and willing to roll up sleeves when needed.

Salary and Hours

Salary: Pro‑rata of full‑time equivalent £32,000 – £36,500 per annum, depending on experience.

Hours: 24 hours per week; open to flexible arrangements including some evening and weekend work to support events and service delivery.

Location

Hybrid. Primarily within the community and schools across the Richmond and Kingston Boroughs, with occasional travel beyond these areas. The team works together in a shared office on Mondays. Beyond this, administrative and preparatory duties will be home‑based until office space is more widely used. Candidates must be able to travel independently – own transport is essential.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement: 30 days per year, including bank holidays (pro‑rata).
• Employer pension contribution: 3% of salary.

Start date: April 2026, or for the right candidate delayed start to end August will be considered.

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