Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
Neurodiversity Lead
Salary: £33,000–£38,000
Location: Advance Head Office in Hammersmith & Women’s centres across London, with co‑location at HMP Bronzefield
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2027
Eligibility: This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
This role is subject to reference checks, confirmation of right to work in the UK, enhanced DBS check, and EL₂ vetting.
About Us
Advance is an award‑winning, women‑only organisation established in 1998 that provides emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supports women with short‑term sentences to reduce offending. We empower women and girls to lead safe, non‑violent, equal lives and help them flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community‑based organisation that leads best‑practice approaches to supporting women locally, through our women’s centres and partnerships with other agencies. Our values are listening and support, empowerment and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the Role
The Neurodiversity Lead works alongside the Healthcare & Education Department within HMP Bronzefield, identifying and supporting women who are neurodivergent or present neurodiversity symptoms and who will be returning to the community. The role focuses on support for women with neurodivergent needs and improving their transition into the community, providing ongoing community support and collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop their support plans.
The Lead works multidisciplinary, attending weekly complex case meetings and Safety Intervention Meetings as appropriate. They serve as a specialist member of the wider Advance Criminal Justice Service – London team, facilitating pathways for women with complex needs including mental health and neurodiversity concerns. They accept referrals from the Advance Criminal Justice Community team and prison services, and create a link between prison and the community, helping women navigate support services and reintegrate positively into their community after release. The Lead co‑designs person‑centred support and action plans with women, enabling them to address their needs and risks. The role combines casework with a signposting and advice service.
The Neurodiversity Lead is based at the Advance Head Office in Hammersmith, with regular community work and visits to HMP Bronzefield.
A car may be desirable for this role, but it is not essential.
About You
- An excellent understanding of mental health, neurodiversity needs, violence against women and girls, and its links to women in the criminal justice system.
- Ability to complete trauma‑informed support and action plans in collaboration with the woman, addressing multiple and individual needs and enabling engagement with services that yield timely and prescribed outcomes.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a prison environment whilst remaining calm.
Benefits
- 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro‑rated for part time) plus public holidays, for a total of nearly 40 days paid holiday per year.
- Additional days off for International Women’s Day, religious observance and moving home.
- Perkbox – employee discount platform offering rewards and savings on everyday purchases.
- Pension scheme.
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision.
- Employee Assistance Programme access.
- Employee eye‑care scheme.
- Clinical supervision for front‑line staff and first‑line management roles.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – £250 for each referral who passes probation.
- Organisation‑wide away days.
- Thorough induction and training.
- Career development pathways.
Equality and Diversity
Under the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabilities or special needs. We are committed to equality of opportunity and actively recruit from under‑represented groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure equal opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance commits to safeguarding and zero‑tolerance of harm. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment. We provide safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance for all staff and conduct rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references, DBS and identity checks. Mandatory safeguarding training is required for all staff to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding issues.
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