Autism Family Support Specialist

Resources for Autism; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (where applicable)

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & CPD opportunities

26 days leave incl. holidays

Job summary

Resources for Autism is looking for a Specialist Autism Coordinator to support families via the Early Help pathway, empowering them to manage behaviour and build resilience. You will design personalised plans with Behaviour Managers and deliver home and community sessions with autism-specific strategies.

The role offers ongoing training, a PBM-based approach, and the chance to work with multiple families while upholding safeguarding and professional standards within a values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in social care, youth work, education, psychology, health, family support or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting autistic children, young people and/or their families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and young people.
• Understanding of strengths-based and person-centred practice.
• Experience building positive relationships with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive short-term family support interventions lasting approximately 3–12 weeks.
• Work with approximately 7 families at any time, supporting 20–28 families per year.
• Undertake initial assessments with the Service Manager and professionals.
• Identify family strengths, needs and goals; develop autism-specific support plans.
• Model practical autism strategies during home and community sessions.
• Use co-regulation techniques and visual supports to aid communication.
• Safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults per policies.

Skills

Autism awareness

Parent relationships

De-escalation skills

Independent worker

Caseload management

Safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour management knowledge

Education

Social care / youth work / education / psychology / health qualification or equivalent

Job description

Resources for Autism is looking for a Specialist Autism Coordinator to support families via the Early Help pathway, empowering them to manage behaviour and build resilience. You will design personalised plans with Behaviour Managers and deliver home and community sessions with autism-specific strategies.

The role offers ongoing training, a PBM-based approach, and the chance to work with multiple families while upholding safeguarding and professional standards within a values-driven organisation.