Autism Connect Project Support Officer

Benefits:

• Basic salary:  £23,400 pro-rata
• Pension:  6% employer’s salary contribution (subject to conditions)
• Annual Leave:  25 days per annum + Statutory Holidays (pro-rata for part-time posts)
• Health Care:  Foresight Health Cash Plan (subject to conditions)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. To work flexibly, efficiently and responsively to support the needs of autistic adults and their families/carers.
2. To work alongside the Autism Connect Mentor in the facilitation of weekly, evening and weekend social sessions.
3. To offer emotional support and guidance on a 1:1 basis or through group activities.
4. To promote and encourage access to social sessions and navigation service and ensure that barriers for those who find services difficult to access are actively minimised, providing a welcoming service.
5. To provide honest, realistic structured support including an initial referral appointment and follow up as required throughout the trajectory of the support required.
6. To participate in the co-design and delivery of a programme of universal activities and interests that will enhance the understanding of the service users around the areas of Work, Relationships, Community and Social
7. To maintain attendance records and personal development plans on file within the GDPR/governance guidelines and ensure that all information received by individuals is understood, helpful and modified as necessary.
8. To seek and record client feedback to understand whether needs are being met and to plan any necessary adjustments.
9. To meet regularly with colleagues to review and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the service.

This Job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels.