Adult Support Coordinator - Adult and Autism Team

NHS; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Adult Support Coordinator to join their dynamic Adult and Autism Team. This role focuses on empowering individuals with Autism and other support needs, promoting their independence and well-being. You will collaborate with service users and their families to develop tailored support plans, leveraging community resources. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in people's lives while working in a supportive and flexible environment. If you're passionate about fostering relationships and enhancing life chances for others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Option to buy additional annual leave

Flexible bank holiday scheduling

Tax-advantaged pension contributions

Development opportunities and coaching

Paid volunteering hours

Access to Peer Support Groups

Employee Recognition Awards

Discounts and car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of adults with support needs and Autism.
• Knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote choice, control, and independence for service users.
• Work with adults and informal carers to explore support needs.

Skills

Understanding of Autism

Experience with neurodiversity

Knowledge of the Care Act

Relationship building

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Adult Support Coordinator - Adult and Autism Team

We have an exciting vacancy in Cambridgeshire County Council. For more information, please see below.

Main duties of the job

We offer a wide range of great benefits at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more, please see below.

About us

We offer a wide range of great benefits at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more, please see below.

Job responsibilities

The Adult and Autism team are seeking an Adult Support Coordinator who will promote choice, control, and independence, ensuring the service user remains at the centre of this process.

The team works with adults with Autism and those with other eligible care and support needs, often related to neurodiversity. Our goal is to work progressively with individuals, recognising their talents and abilities, while providing tailored support under the Care Act.

No two days are the same in the Adults and Autism Team. The work can be challenging but rewarding, supporting individuals to develop their life chances. The team is supportive, knowledgeable, and works flexibly to achieve the best outcomes.

For more information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Senior Social Workers Dan Williams or Emma Browne at 01480 372356 or via email at [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Interviews will be held in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 2nd June 2025.

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Please note: If you have applied for this position recently, please refrain from reapplying, as your application has already been reviewed.

We value our colleagues and offer benefits beyond the basics, including:

• A comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, accessible to your family
• Option to buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Flexible bank holiday scheduling
• Tax-advantaged Additional Voluntary Contributions to your pension
• Development opportunities, apprenticeships, and coaching for growth
• Paid volunteering hours annually
• Access to Peer Support Groups via our IDEAL network
• Opportunities for Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account with discounts, car lease, and cycle schemes

What will you be doing?

You will work with adults and their informal carers to explore their support needs, and with young people approaching adulthood to establish their needs and support plans, leveraging community resources and their strengths.

About you

We seek an energetic, motivated individual who enjoys making a difference and building relationships. A social work qualification is not required, but experience and understanding of adults with support needs, Autism, neurodiversity, the Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act are essential.

Full details are in the Job Description and Person Specification. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those who may not meet every requirement but believe they are suitable.

About us

Cambridgeshire offers a diverse environment, from urban Cambridge to rural landscapes. Our values drive our culture, and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting our workforce through various initiatives, including reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Learn more about our opportunities at our careers page.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work with vulnerable groups.