Sleep Practitioner (Full Time-35 hours a week) Home-based

Cerebra is the charity dedicated to helping families with children who have brain conditions discover a better life together.

As a Sleep Practitioner you will be part of a dedicated team supporting families with their children’s sleep challenges. You will provide guidance, advice, and practical solutions to help improve the sleep of children with brain conditions.

If you wish to informally discuss the post with our Sleep Team Manager, please email Ineke Woods ([email protected]).

We offer a salary of £25,675 (plus £300 p.a. working from home allowance), 29 days leave per annum and a pension scheme. This job will be home-based with the ability to work away.

Applications should be made in the form of a current CV and covering letter that explains how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in the position. Completed applications should be sent to Ineke Woods at the email address above.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 20th December 2024 by 5pm

Interviews: Thursday 9th January 2025

Cerebra is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Suitable employment/character references will be sought. A DBS check may be required. Cerebra will ask for details of any previous criminal convictions. Cerebra may make enquiries via Social Media sites, at our discretion, whilst acknowledging our obligations under Data Protection and Discrimination requirements.

Reports to: Sleep Team Manager

Main Purpose of Job: To promote and deliver the Cerebra Sleep Service

Your guiding mission

• To develop human potential through our children
• To focus on neurological health & well-being
• To attain recognition for Cerebra as a leading charity
• To spread understanding and tolerance of neurological conditions
• To spread understanding & tolerance of human difference

Key Elements of Your Job

Sleep Practitioner Role

• Deliver The Cerebra Sleep Service in line with agreed service standards.
• Provide sleep support directly to parents by delivering the Cerebra Sleep Workshop across the UK and One-to-One telephone support for parents/family members.
• Work collaboratively with families to assess and manage children's sleep difficulties.
• Develop individualised sleep strategies tailored to each child's needs.
• Engage in the monitoring and evaluation of The Cerebra Sleep Service, using feedback to inform team meetings and contribute to service development.
• Contribute to sleep and multidisciplinary team meetings within Cerebra and any partner organisations.
• Contribute to the production of information materials that conform to our internal quality control processes.
• Build relationships with other service providers.
• Undertake training in the subject from sleep specialists, other relevant sources and more generally from Cerebra.
• To provide ‘stories’ and/or ‘case studies’ to assist the promotion of The Cerebra Sleep Service.
• Active participation in ‘Cerebra Sleep Week’.

General management

• Participate in regular supervision calls and meetings with line manager, keeping your line manager fully informed.
• To adhere to the Cerebra Data Protection Policy at all times
• Take responsibility for own work, ensuring targets are met and a quality service is maintained.
• To undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Sleep Practitioner-Person Specification 

Qualifications

Essential:

• A background in sleep support or related field (e.g. child development, nursing, psychology, or social work).

Desirable:

• Sleep Trained via Sleep Southampton, Sleep Scotland, EDS Training, The Children’s Sleep Charity or other relevant trainers.
• Degree in a relevant transferrable subject, for example child development, nursing, health and social care, psychology or similar.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• At least one years’ experience of working directly with children and/or families.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience of speaking to groups of people or public speaking.
• Proven ability to work independently using own initiative and without close supervision while being part of a collaborative multi-centre team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with professionals and colleagues.
• Experience of dealing with casework.
• Excellent ITC skills, including proficiency in main Microsoft programmes, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Experience of directly supporting a child/children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Knowledge of social media and its value in promoting the Cerebra Sleep Service.
• Knowledge and experience of CRM systems (client relationship management systems).

 

Personal Circumstances

Essential:

• Ability to travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays.
• Able to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Desirable:

• Lived experience of neurodevelopmental conditions, either personal or as a carer or sibling.