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The postholder will provide advice, guidance and coaching to parents and carers of children aged 8-18 years to help them to develop new awareness and skills to enhance their support to their children through a combination of group-work and one-to-one sessions.

As part of the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership, The Eikon Charity provides a wide range of emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children & young people. Through this work we have seen how challenging parents and carers can find supporting their children’s emotional wellbeing difficulties, particularly where they have Neurodivergent needs.

Supported by new funding streams, we are delighted to be recruiting to this new role of Family Wellbeing Practitioner with Neurodevelopmental Specialism, to be a key practitioner within our Family Wellbeing Service. As a practitioner, you will hold a caseload, working as part of a team to undertake assessments and deliver a range of evidence-based interventions, including EBSNA support, with a focus on support for families with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• To assess the needs and strengths of the parents/carers referred into the service and help them identify and implement strategies that will support them, help them identify individual goals to achieve desired change
•  Deliver bespoke programmes of support, to parents/carers of children and young people diagnosed with or being assessed for neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or ADHD. This could take the form of time limited 1:1 or group sessions or a blended approach depending on the needs presenting themselves
• To support the creation and development of and deliver workshops and presentations for small parent/carer groups covering a range of emotional wellbeing and mental health topics relevant to children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions
• Record and review parent/carer goals using the Goal-Based Outcomes tool and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
• To involve parents/carers in the co-design of group work and ensure that the service responds to user voice and meets the needs identified
• To take responsibility for own caseload of parents/carers, some with complex and multiple needs
• To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with parents/carers to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated
• To provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions 
• To identify a range of specialist services and agencies who can offer further support for parents and families
• To work collaboratively with other Eikon delivery teams in delivering interventions for children, young people and families
• To promote the service within The Eikon Charity and with statutory and voluntary sector partners across the region – this might include presentations at networking events and production of promotional material
• To assist with the development and progression of the Family Wellbeing Service by adhering to all communication requests and assisting with peer progression development when requested through case supervision

Organisational requirements

• Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated
• Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
• Work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in 1:1
• Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support
• Be responsible for equipment/resources
• To promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment
• Attend and actively participate in regular clinical supervision
• Work some planned evenings or weekends
• Other work as requested by your line manager as needed to support our aims

About Resource Futures

We want to create a future where organisations, people and communities can thrive and rebalance their relationship with material resources.

Resource Futures is an organisation accelerating the shift towards a circular world: putting restorative practices of reuse, repair, recycling at the heart of the fight to address the climate crisis. We help governments, businesses, NGOs and non-profits embrace regenerative change.

We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.

We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of creating a sustainable world.

The opportunity

Education is central to our vision for the future. Our team focuses on equipping young people and their wider school and home communities with knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes that promote sustainable development and care for the world’s people and resources.

The Resource Futures Education Team has worked over the past 17 years in developing and delivering high quality Education for Sustainable Development programmes, specialising in waste issues.

Your role will be part of the education team in Devon who enable schools and young people to develop more sustainable practices and lifestyles, specifically within the areas of waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting. 

Our ideal candidate will live in or around the East Devon / Exeter / Teignbridge area, where the majority of delivery will take place, with some home working. For the successful candidate, there may be an opportunity to expand the number of hours you deliver on a short-term basis, dependent on funding opportunities.

What you will be doing

· Develop and deliver high quality education programmes in schools on the 3Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle - and composting, to include: 

o Leading workshops, assemblies and waste audits.

o Advising school staff (including senior staff, cleaners, caretakers, kitchen staff and other non-teaching staff) on educational and practical waste issues. 

o Support or lead school visits to waste management facilities such as recycling centres and energy from waste (EfW) plants. 

· Recruit schools to the programme and ensure bookings, administration and preparation are undertaken to a high standard. 

· Develop new learning and teaching materials to support the programme, including physical and e-resources. 

· Create and maintain effective relationships with Devon County Council, district councils and other relevant organisations. 

· Assist schools in the practicalities of setting up and maintaining their recycling and composting systems, in liaison with district councils. 

· Work in partnership with Devon County Council to run events, competitions and teacher training courses. 

· Develop effective and supportive relationships with primary, secondary and special schools across the Devon area. 

· Keep accurate records of work, including data on schools visited and waste audit results. 

· Monitor and evaluate the programme, including contribution towards the written annual report. 

· Liaise with other Resource Futures colleagues on project tasks, such as publicity and promotion.

· Contribute to the Recycle Devon and Zone websites, School Sustainability Bulletin and social media where required. 

· Help schools to access resources to write and implement climate action plans.

· Keep abreast of new developments and ideas in education, particularly education for sustainable development. 

· Represent Resource Futures at external meetings. 

· Identify opportunities for business development. 

· Any other tasks as deemed appropriate to this post. 

Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) employers check will be carried out for this role.

The essentials

· Previous experience working in or with primary schools, or experience or training in a relevant subject or area. 

· Knowledge of education in schools including the National Curriculum. 

· Demonstrable knowledge of sustainable resource and waste management issues and solutions, including composting.

· Demonstrable knowledge of and/or experience in education for sustainable development.

· Experience of monitoring and evaluation processes. 

· Experience of developing learning and teaching materials. 

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills. 

· Great interpersonal skills to motivate others. 

· Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team. 

· Ability to perform calmly under pressure. 

· Willingness to deliver workshops and activities outdoors as well as indoors. 

· Competent IT user, particularly Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. 

· Current full driving licence with own transport or ability to travel easily in and around Devon. As this role will mainly take you to East Devon, Teignbridge and Exeter (as well as home working), you will need to be within easy commuting distance of these areas. 

· Commitment to education and sharing expertise. 

· Imaginative and resourceful as well as enthusiastic and constructive. 

· Access to a compost bin/heap for some of the workshop delivery. 

Great to haves

· Qualified teacher status (QTS). 

· Experience of working in or with secondary and special schools. 

· Knowledge of energy and carbon management issues and solutions. 

· Experience of partnership working with Local Authorities and Districts or similar local organisations. 

· Business development skills. 

· Knowledge of other IT packages e.g. Canva, Eventbrite, Mailchimp and SurveyMonkey. 

· Knowledge of climate action plans in education settings. 

Benefits

· Embedded flexi working culture.

· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year (pro rata for part-time hours) – flexibility to work or use some bank holidays for annual leave.

· Buying and selling annual leave policy to add further flexibility around how you manage your work/non-work time and give you better control over how much and when you take leave from work.

· Paid volunteer time each year (a full day for those working 19 hours or more per week, and a half day for those working up to 18.75 hours per week).

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

· Enhanced sick pay.

· Scottish Widows pension plan – the company will match up to 7% of your contribution.

· Group life assurance cover.

· Healthcare portal offering 24/7 GP access and prescription service, mental health support, wellbeing advice, financial and legal guidance.

· Mental health and wellbeing group with trained mental health first aiders and responders, maintaining a focus on support for our team.

· A cycle to work scheme for all and on-site showers at the Bristol office.

· Home and tech scheme - costs at Currys and Ikea spread across 12 months, and up to 10% savings.

· Paid professional membership such as CIWM or ISEP.

· An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future direction and success of our business.

· Consultative Group – a group of employees providing an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues, proposing changes and engaging senior management.

· Regular line manager 1:1s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build targets that inspire and push you professionally.

· Annual training budget to ensure continued progression and development, as well as regular internal ‘Lunchtime Briefs’ and other sessions to share skills and knowledge across all roles.

· Two annual team activity days, each followed by evening socials.

· Green and accessible Bristol office, surrounded by nature, and close to the harbourside.

· Accessible central Glasgow office close to local public transport links as well as cafés and shops, with various complementary facilities, events and networking opportunities.

· An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work, and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact.

Resource Futures is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us in being themselves at work. We pride ourselves on working flexibly to enable our people to take care of their mental health and maintain a good life-work balance.

We are Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

We recruit and treat everyone with equality and respect regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In line with the expectations set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we place an obligation upon all of our people to respect and act in accordance with this statement.

Please apply via our website link by 9am on Monday 1st December 2025. Please let us know if you would like to submit your application in a different format. Interviews for this role will be held at Pinbrook Recycling Centre in Exeter on 11th and 12th December 2025.

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists because students deserve to shape their own experience. At the Union of Brunel Students, we are committed to positively impacting every student’s time at university. The Student Voice Coordinator plays a central role in achieving this by ensuring that students are heard, supported, and empowered to lead change—within their courses, across the University, and in the wider community.

By leading our academic representation system and supporting student-led campaigns, this role ensures that our members have real influence in decisions that affect them. It champions student voice, nurtures future leaders, and strengthens the connection between students and the University —ultimately creating a more responsive, inclusive, and empowering student experience.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

Campaign Co-ordination

1. To lead and facilitate the Union’s campaigning portfolio.

2. Coordinate and develop the training, tools, and resources to support the officers with the planning and delivery of impactful campaigns.

3. Support officers to ensure their campaign objectives are effectively set delivered and align with the Union’s wider strategy.

4. Support other staff and departments in the Union to deliver on campaigns as instructed by your line manager

5. Work with the Union’s Communications and Events teams to develop a year-round strategy that promotes campaigns to students and external partners.

6. Support officers in capturing the student voice and turning it into effective, action-led campaigns.

Academic Representation Coordination

1. Lead on the recruitment of Academic Course Representatives and Senior Academic Representatives.

2. Oversee and develop the academic representation systems, procedures and databases ensuring that all records are accurate.

3. Develop, deliver and review a comprehensive training programme for Academic Course Reps and Senior Academic Representatives.

4. Oversee the academic representation feedback and communication channels.

5. Coordinate the Academic Course Rep and Senior Rep reward and recognition programme.

6. Create annual reports reviewing the performance and impact of the Student Rep system and identify areas for further development.

7. Plan and coordinate key rep-related events including Student Led Awards, Rep, Congress Meetings, and rep celebration events.

About The Role Member Engagement

1. Develop and deliver training sessions that equip elected representatives and student groups with the skills to effectively campaign for change.

2. Prepare comprehensive reports assessing the impact of campaigns and propose strategies for future improvements.

3. Facilitate both primary and secondary research tasks as assigned by the line manager.

4. Monitor progress of research and specific projects by arranging meetings and maintaining records and plans.

5. Facilitate inter-team collaboration in order to support officer priorities. As delegated by the line manager.

6. Undertake research and write reports on matters relating to the student experience.

7. Monitor and coordinate the ideas portal in conjunction with other team members.

8. Facilitate the representation of students, with a focus on students from marginalised groups.

Student Voice Support

1. Establish and maintain administrative processes and filing systems liaising with other departments as necessary.

 2. Be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the department’s online presence.

3. Support with the management of Student Networks

4. To provide support for the Union Elections and By-election processes.

5. Provide support to your line manager in relation to the overall work of the department.

6. Assume responsibility for servicing democratic processes as and when directed by the line manager.

GENERAL DUTIES

1. Ensure a high and consistent standard of customer care within all areas of responsibility.

2. To assist in maintaining departmental stationary supplies, processing orders and invoices

3. Provide emergency cover for the Union Reception as required when possible.

4. To be aware of, and abide by, the confidentiality policy of the Union.

5. To actively contribute to the activities of the Union and support fellow members of the team as directed by the line management structure.

6. To be aware of the necessary Health and Safety policies, legislation and best practice, as practiced by the Union.

7. To work within the Union’s procedures and codes of practice.

8. To undertake such other duties as are agreed to being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.

9. To abide by the Union’s Recycling Policy at all times.

10. To ensure all relevant departmental activity is in line with the specific requirements of and the spirit of the Union’s Environmental and Ethics Policies.

11. To actively contribute to the Union’s carbon reduction and energy efficiency initiatives and promote the same to colleagues.

12. As a member of Students’ Union staff, behave in such a way as to reflect the values and objectives of the Union, modelling these for all students as appropriate, and effectively representing the organisation at all times.

13. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level and nature of the post and the goals of the Students’ Union and follow Union policy to support the achievement of its wider mission and goals.

14. A flexible approach to work will be required as although the role is primarily daytime based it may include occasional unsociable

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

Education & Knowledge Proven literacy and numeracy skills.

An understanding of current issues within Higher Education.

A demonstrable understanding of equality and diversity principles.

Experience

Experience co-ordinating campaigns, initiatives and/or projects in the charity or education sector.

Experience of developing and preparing reports and presentations.

Skills and abilities Ability to manage work time effectively and to prioritise appropriately, managing multiple project briefs.

Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service while effectively managing stakeholder relationships.

Adept at using Office Suite Products and able to learn new software packages quickly.

Excellent written communication skills and ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrable willingness to cover a wide range of activities.

Ability to effectively engage liberation groups and implement a proactive approach to equity, inclusion and diversity. 

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Ability to work with and support a diverse range of members.

Ability to build networks and maintain professional working relationships with people at all levels. Strong project management skills and implementation.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional attributes required An encouraging, collaborative and supportive approach to working, that contributes positively to team dynamics.

A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Self-motivated and self-reliant.

Demonstrates resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving, consistently seeking opportunities for growth and improvement.

Available to work evenings and weekends when required. DESIRABLE Knowledge or understanding of Student Union environment and structure.

Experience of developing and delivering support and training.

Experience within youth and/or student advocacy.

Experience engaging with underrepresented groups and members from marginalised communities.

Experience of supporting, empowering and developing volunteers.

How to Apply

Applications Close: Monday 1st December 2025

We will not accept CV's for this role

If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend a short interview with us which will take place on Thursday 18th December 2025, in person.