Autism Support Ayrshire Project Co-Ordinator

National Autistic Society; Symington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking an Autism Support Ayrshire Project Co-ordinator to join the Scotland Programmes Team. You will coordinate workshops, run social groups and recruit volunteers to support autistic people, families and professionals across Ayrshire.

This fixed-term role is 35 hours per week, hybrid with some travel, and ends 31 March 2028 (potential extension). The team values neuro-affirming approaches and inclusive service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering workshops, group activities or support programmes.
• Experience building positive relationships with stakeholders and community partners.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and using digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver information, advice, guidance and signposting to autistic people, families and carers.
• Plan and facilitate workshops for parents and carers of autistic children and young people.
• Coordinate and deliver social groups and activities for autistic young people and adults.

Skills

Workshop delivery

Group activities experience

Stakeholder relations

Record keeping with digital tools

Job description

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Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term - Full Time

Fixed Term until 31st March 2028

Working Hours:

35

Location:

Hybrid

Closing Date:

20/11/2026

Job Introduction

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.

Join Us as an Autism Support Ayrshire Project Co-ordinator
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within National Programmes wechampion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policies and legislation reflect their needs.We have a rewarding opportunity for an Autism Support Ayrshire Project Co-ordinator within the Scotland Programmes Team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Team
Autism Support Ayrshire provides information, advice, guidance and support to autistic people, families, carers and professionals across Ayrshire. The service delivers workshops, social opportunities and community-based support that promote wellbeing, inclusion, confidence and independence. Working collaboratively with local partners, volunteers and stakeholders, the team helps ensure autistic people can access the information and opportunities they need to thrive.

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Project Co-ordinator to play a key role in delivering information, advice, guidance and support to autistic people, families and professionals across Ayrshire. The successful candidate will coordinate workshops for parents and carers, facilitate social groups for autistic young people and adults, recruit and support volunteers, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Working closely with the Autism Support Ayrshire Manager, you will help ensure autistic people remain at the heart of everything we do while promoting autism knowledge, best practice and neuro-affirming approaches throughout service delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver information, advice, guidance and signposting to autistic people, families and carers.
• Plan and facilitate workshops for parents and carers of autistic children and young people.
• Coordinate and deliver social groups and activities for autistic young people and adults.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience delivering workshops, group activities or support programmes.
• Experience building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders and community partners.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and using digital systems.

This advert is for a Fixed Term position, 35 hours per week, until 31 March 2028 (with a possible extension to March 2029, dependent on funding).

This role is Hybrid, involving home working, office-based work and community-based delivery across Ayrshire. Some evening work and travel throughout Ayrshire will be required

What we can offer you

• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• AnnualLeave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
• FlexibleBenefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.

To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.