Neuroinclusion Social Worker Service
Workplaces thrive when neurodivergent employees are supported holistically - not just accommodated.
Our Neuroinclusion Social Worker service is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, offering businesses direct access to specialist support that blends clinical insight, lived experience, and trauma-informed practice.
This isn’t just support – it’s transformation.
🚨 Why Organisations Must Act Now!
Modern managers are often expected to:
- Respond to neurodivergent disclosure
- Manage trauma-informed adjustments
- Navigate safeguarding, conflict, or burnout
- Support access to external services
But most aren’t trained for this.
The result? Miscommunication, delayed support, lost staff, and rising grievances.
What the NeuroInclusion Social Worker Does
This is not therapy, and it’s not just HR consultancy.
It’s trauma-informed, professional social work, grounded in neuroinclusive values.
Your organisation gets:
- External expertise in complex or sensitive cases
- Direct 1-to-1 support for staff experiencing system stress
- A bridge between personal challenges and workplace responsibilities
- Help navigating safeguarding, burnout, addiction, or referral pathways
- Improved retention, safer conversations, and a more informed team
Who This Service Supports
- Employers navigating difficult staff situations
- HR professionals managing case complexity
- Staff disclosing new diagnoses, trauma, or burnout
- Teams facing breakdowns in trust, communication, or function
- Organisations seeking external support to prevent escalation
💜 How It Works
This service can be delivered:
- Ad hoc – for urgent cases
- As part of a wider Spark support package
- In tandem with the NeuroInclusion Advocate for full-circle care
We co-design every response. We lead with empathy. And we act with urgency – because the stakes are too high to delay.
What Makes Spark’s Approach Different?
Our Neuroinclusion Social Workers don’t just offer support, they understand the intersection of trauma, neurodivergence, and systemic barriers. They work alongside individuals to:
- Navigate mental health systems
- Access community resources
- Build safety, trust, and long-term resilience
Trauma-Informed Means:
- Listening first
- Respecting lived experience
- Supporting autonomy and choice
NEW: Neuroinclusion Practice Lead | Registered Social Worker
👤 Meet Daria Gates
“Neuroinclusion isn’t just a service model, it’s a commitment to seeing, hearing, and valuing neurodivergent lives in every space we occupy.”
🎨 Amateur artist | 🌿 Gardener | 🐾 Dog walker | 🚐 Caravanner | 💬 Neurodivergent family life.
💡 Why Spark?
“We don’t tick boxes — we build bridges.”
- Trauma-informed & ethically grounded
- Led by professionals with lived and learned experience
- Trusted by third-sector orgs, employers, and commissioners
- Backed by Spark’s Research Hub for evidence-led delivery
- Fully integrated with Spark’s wider services
Pricing Snapshot (Transparent & Accessible)
- £45–£55/hour – Social Worker-led staff advocacy
- £65–£80/hour – Organisational consultancy/training
- Support packages from £140/month
- Custom commissioning available
📍 We offer referral pathways and collaborative delivery with community and statutory partners.
“Letting employees choose their own advocate service is not just empowering, it’s trauma-informed. It acknowledges lived experience, builds psychological safety, and restores control to those who’ve often had it taken away.”
✅ Taking Action Means:
- Empowering neurodivergent staff to access support on their terms
- Building inclusive cultures rooted in respect and lived experience
- Leading with empathy, not just compliance