Lead Project Worker (Fixed Term)

National Autistic Society; Godalming; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Godalming is seeking a Lead Project Worker to support the Youth Club for autistic young people. This role involves engaging with participants aged 10-18 during weekly meetings and planning activities that cater to their needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and an understanding of autism. This is a fixed-term position until March 2026.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent training and development opportunities

Online staff discount scheme

Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults.
• Understanding of autism and its impact.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Support young people at the Godalming Youth Club.
• Plan and lead activities for club meetings.
• Engage and motivate participants.

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation to reflect their needs. We provide autism training and best practice services and want all autistic people to have access to services and support that fully meet their needs.We provide diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences, designed to support all professionals and organisations.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do:

Who we are looking for:

Lead Project Worker working with our fantastic team supporting our Godalming Youth Club. The club is for young people aged 10-18 and meets weekly in term-time on Tuesday evenings 19:00-21:00 (working hours 18:30-21:30).

This is a fixed-term role until 31st of March 2026.

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What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays(pro-rata)
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

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About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer. INDNPCS