Community Liaison

Autism Anglia; Dumpling Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Dumpling Green is looking for a compassionate individual to manage caseloads and provide 1-1 support to autistic people. Responsibilities include facilitating drop-in groups, engaging with schools for awareness, and offering training to local organizations. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism and experience working with autistic individuals. This role offers multiple benefits including wellbeing programs and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Staff wellbeing programmes

Free counselling service

Comprehensive training and supervision

Free on-site parking

Exclusive discounts with major retailers

24/7 access to a GP

Staff dental support

Life cover

Independent financial advice

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with agencies and community groups.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Significant experience of working with autistic people.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals on a 1-1 basis.
• Host weekly drop-in groups in North East Essex.
• Engage with schools and provide school drop-ins.
• Provide training to community groups and local businesses.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Knowledge of community services

Experience with autistic people

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Job description

Overview

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with individuals running drop in groups across Norfolk, and working with schools and their teams to assist in smooth transitions in a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals, working with them on an 1-1 basis supporting them to access appropriate services and agencies relevant to their needs within the community.
• Keep client notes updated in an appropriate, timely and professional manner.
• Set up and host weekly drop-in groups across North East Essex providing a range of support and signposting when needed.
• Together with the lead community liaison, be responsible for ensuring that the service continually improves in line with internal recommendations, plans and external regulatory requirements.
• Develop positive and supportive relationships with all stakeholders and beneficiaries, to enhance the lives of autistic people.
• Create working relationships with local organisations: attending community events and meetings.
• Engage with schools and provide school drop-ins within North East Essex to support individuals and increase awareness of autism.
• Provide training to a range of community groups, local business, and health providers.
• Significant experience of working with autistic people.
• Experience of dealing with agencies and community groups.
• Knowledge of community services across the area.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle in order to travel across North Norfolk.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism.

Benefits

• Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support
• Free counselling service
• Comprehensive training and supervision
• Free on-site parking
• Exclusive discounts with major retailers, restaurants & more via the Blue Light Card
• A supportive and accessible leadership team, always available for guidance and assistance
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Bereavement counselling
• Probate helpline
• Staff dental support
• Life cover
• Independent financial advice

Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering others.

If you have a genuine passion for supporting and uplifting others, your next rewarding role at Autism Anglia could be just a few clicks away. Apply today, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).