Community Advisor

Scottish Autism; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Autism in Fife invites applications for a part-time Community Advisor – Family Flourish based in Kirkcaldy / Community Outreach. The role focuses on delivering Family Flourish services to neurodivergent children, young people and families, across two strands: one-to-one support and drop-in advice.

You will work flexibly with colleagues and stakeholders to provide information, signpost resources, promote wellbeing, and maintain accurate records while developing accessible materials for

Qualifications

• Lived experience with autism or autism practice, applying theory in real-world settings.
• Professional experience in Early Years and/or Youth Work.
• Skilled in engaging children and young people, including through play-based approaches.
• Strong understanding of autism and neurodivergence across the lifespan.
• Experience supporting individuals in complex or distressing situations.
• Excellent listening skills with an empathetic approach.
• Ability to translate complex information into practical, accessible advice.
• Confident communicating with children, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and support to neurodivergent children, young people, families and professionals.
• Deliver the Family Flourish Programme for neurodivergent children, young people, parents and carers.
• Facilitate inclusive and accessible opportunities for families.
• Maintain and develop accessible resources to support programme delivery.
• Promote awareness of neurodivergent needs across the Fife community.
• Collaborate to identify, respond to and meet the needs of children, young people and families.
• Maintain accurate records and manage workloads to ensure high-quality practice.

Skills

Lived experience autism

Autism practice

Early Years experience

Youth work experience

Engaging children and young people

Play-based approaches

Empathetic listening

Communications with families

Job description

Community Advisor – Family Flourish

One Stop Shop

Part-time, 30hrs

Location: Based in Kirkcaldy / Community Outreach within Fife

Working Days: Monday to Thursday (occasionally there may be a requirement to work outside of these days)

Salary: £30,869 appointed / £31,278 confirmed / £33,039 advanced (Pro rata)

Reference: SA1238

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic young people and their families?

We have a new and exciting Community Advisor vacancy to join our existing team at the Fife One Stop Shop. This role focuses specifically on the delivery of our Family Flourish Service.

Family Flourish is delivered as part of Our Minds Matter, a framework funded by Fife Health and Social Care Partnership. It is a Fife-wide service supporting neurodivergent children and young people, and their families, to support and improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. This role is central to the delivery of our Family Flourish Service and comprises of two complementary strands of work;

1. One-to-one support for neurodivergent young people (aged 8-15) and their families
2. Drop in advice, support and signposting for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people (aged 5-15)

You will work flexibly across both strands, delivering tailored support that recognises and affirms neurodivergent experiences whilst supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing, but also empowering families with the tools, confidence and connections they need.

Within this role you will work alongside the One Stop Shop Senior Community Advisor and wider stakeholders to;

• Provide information, advice and support to neurodivergent children, young people, families and professionals.
• Deliver the Family Flourish Programme, supporting neurodivergent children, young people, parents and carers.
• Facilitate inclusive and accessible opportunities for children, young people and families.
• Maintain and develop accessible resources to support programme delivery.
• Promote awareness and understanding of neurodivergent needs across the Fife community.
• Work collaboratively to identify, respond to and meet the needs of children, young people and families.
• Maintain accurate records and manage workloads to ensure safe, high-quality practice.

The successful candidate will have:

• Lived experience and/or autism practice, applying theory in real-world settings.
• Professional experience in Early Years and/or Youth Work.
• Skilled in engaging children and young people, including through play-based approaches.
• Strong understanding of autism and neurodivergence across the lifespan.
• Experience supporting individuals in complex or distressing situations.
• Excellent listening skills with an empathetic approach.
• Ability to turn complex information into practical, accessible advice.
• Confident delivering support to a range of audiences, including children, families and professionals.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and effective in working with others.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

View the Full Job Description HERE

Why Join Us?

Scottish Autism are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package. See some of what we offer HERE.

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Scottish Autism will cover the costs of your PVG membership.

Online Information Session Date: Tuesday 13th October 5:30-6:30pm

Closing Date: 25th October

Interview Dates: 4th & 5th November

We value diversity and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Registered charity number is SC(phone number removed)