Part-Time Community Advisor — Family Flourish Support

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

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