Autistic Youth Transition Advocate

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Autism East Midlands is seeking a Transition Support Worker for a one-year fixed-term contract based at our Nottingham City Centre school. You will provide consistent support to autistic young people and adults aged 14-25, helping them transition into adulthood with signposting to housing, benefits, education and employment opportunities.

You will work with teachers, families and external agencies to design and implement transition plans, participate in MAP and EHCP meetings, and maintain

Qualifications

• Consistent and proactive support for autistic individuals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.
• Ability to work with families, schools, and external agencies.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-to-one support to autistic individuals (face-to-face and online).
• Assist in transition planning from 14 to 25 years, enabling meaningful adulthood.
• Signpost housing, benefits, employment, and education opportunities.
• Liaise with internal/external partners to achieve outcomes (accommodation, education, work).
• Maintain accurate records and communication logs.

Connaissances

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Advocacy

Professional development

Recording systems

Outils

Record-keeping software

Description du poste

Autism East Midlands is seeking a Transition Support Worker for a one-year fixed-term contract based at our Nottingham City Centre school. You will provide consistent support to autistic young people and adults aged 14-25, helping them transition into adulthood with signposting to housing, benefits, education and employment opportunities.

You will work with teachers, families and external agencies to design and implement transition plans, participate in MAP and EHCP meetings, and maintain