Sensory Hub Coordinator
Autism Plus
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Job summary
Autism Plus in Doncaster is seeking a warm, motivated Sensory Hub Coordinator to run The Nook Stop—an inclusive space for autistic and neurodivergent people and their families. You will lead daily operations, deliver wellbeing activities and adapt to diverse sensory needs.
This 16-hour role is scheduled Wed/Thu/Sat 10am–3pm, offering meaningful, community-driven work within a supportive charity environment in Yorkshire.
Qualifications
- Experience supporting autistic or neurodivergent individuals.
- Warm, calm and approachable communication style.
- Understanding of sensory needs and inclusive environments.
- Experience facilitating activities or group sessions.
- Ability to maintain a safe, structured yet flexible space.
- Organised, proactive and confident working independently or as part of a team.
- Commitment to person‑centred and trauma‑informed practice.
Responsibilities
- Open and close the sensory Nook each day, ensuring accessibility and safety.
- Lead day-to-day running of the Nook with a calm, inclusive environment.
- Provide warm, person-centred support to individuals, families and children.
- Deliver sensory-friendly, wellbeing-focused activities shaped by the community.
- Adapt communication and activities to meet diverse needs.
- Help individuals feel safe, regulated and engaged at their own pace.
- Support and guide volunteers, including those with lived experience.
- Coordinate with the local Employment Team for progression pathways.
- Collect feedback, track attendance and contribute to monitoring.
- Represent Autism Plus positively within the local community.
Skills
Job description
Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.
In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.
We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.
Hours: 16 hours per week
Location: Doncaster
We’re looking for a warm, motivated and person‑centered Sensory Hub Coordinator to help run our much‑loved sensory hub in the heart of Doncaster. The Nook Stop is an inclusive, calming community space where autistic and neurodivergent children, young people, adults and families can drop in for sensory regulation, connection and support. This role offers the chance to be part of a project that families describe as transformative and essential.
- Open and close the sensory Nook each day, ensuring the space is accessible, welcoming and safely secured.
- Lead the day‑to‑day running of the Nook, maintaining a calm, inclusive and well‑organised sensory environment.
- Provide warm, person‑centred support to autistic and neurodivergent individuals, families and children.
- Deliver sensory‑friendly, creative and wellbeing‑focused activities shaped by the community.
- Adapt communication and activities to meet a wide range of sensory and access needs.
- Help individuals feel safe, regulated and able to engage at their own pace.
- Support and guide volunteers, including those with lived experience.
- Work closely with the local Employment Team to ensure coordinated pathways for individuals who wish to progress.
- Collect feedback, track attendance and contribute to project monitoring and evaluation.
- Represent Autism Plus positively within the local community.
- Experience supporting autistic or neurodivergent individuals.
- Warm, calm and approachable communication style.
- Understanding of sensory needs and inclusive environments.
- Experience facilitating activities or group sessions.
- Ability to maintain a safe, structured yet flexible space.
- Organised, proactive and confident working independently or as part of a team.
- Commitment to person‑centred and trauma‑informed practice.
As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: hr@autismplus.co.uk , or Telephone: 01143 840300)
- Institute of Employability Professionals Membership
- 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough
- BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
- Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward scheme
- GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel
- Ongoing training and continuous professional development
- A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day
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