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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NEURODIVERSITY UK This is a challenging and varied role, with the Family Support Officer working to make a positive impact on the lives of autistic children, young people and their families. Offering practical help and emotional support to families experiencing short or long-term difficulties by developing measurable goals and helping the whole family to acquire the skills necessary to achieve them. The role will involve coaching, mentoring and motivating families to enable them to support the needs of their autistic child or young person.

Responsibilities

• Collecting family history.
• Understanding behaviours and discussing any issues within the home.
• Offering support to work through issues.
• Give advice on what reasonable adjustments can be made in the event someone is burnt out from their employment.
• Refer people to other services within the charity, i.e. MTD, Employability, Education.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Excellent time keeping.
• Communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Documentation.
• Conflict resolution experience.

Desirable Skills

• Using IT programmes.
• Report writing.
• Appointment making.

Further Information

The Employer is: NEURODIVERSITY UK JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.