Autism Community Support Specialist

Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing day

Life insurance

CPD training

Flexible working

Pension

Sick pay

Job summary

Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind is seeking a dedicated CASS Support Worker to help autistic adults, children and families across Coventry and Warwickshire. The role offers 37 hours per week, with potential part-time job share and some evenings until 8pm, plus occasional Saturdays.

The salary is £24,500 per annum, and you will work within a supportive service environment that values voice and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience providing support for mental health or wellbeing.
• Experience, whether lived or through work, of autism.
• Experience working in an organisational setting.
• Experience delivering practical and emotional support.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written).
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals and manage contact of people in the service.
• Provide direct support to autistic children/adults through targeted activities.
• Carry a caseload and conduct needs and risk assessments with other professionals.
• Provide time-limited, practical and emotional interventions as needed.
• Ensure identified needs are addressed through regular reviews.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding issues and liaise with other agencies as appropriate.
• Promote community integration and greater independence.
• Signpost users to additional support services and information.

Skills

Mental health experience

Autism experience

Organisational experience

Practical & emotional support

Communication skills

Driving licence

Flexible working

Education

NVQ level 2

Job description

Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind is seeking a dedicated CASS Support Worker to help autistic adults, children and families across Coventry and Warwickshire. The role offers 37 hours per week, with potential part-time job share and some evenings until 8pm, plus occasional Saturdays.

The salary is £24,500 per annum, and you will work within a supportive service environment that values voice and inclusion.