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Current job vacancies within the NAS


 

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The National Autistic Society is the UK's leading charity for people affected by autism. We provide a wide range of advice, information, support and specialist services to 100,000 people each year and campaign and lobby for lasting positive change for people with autism.

Our current job vacancies are listed below. To refer people to this page, tell them to visit www.autism.org.uk/jobs

Current vacancies:


 

Outreach Project Coordinator (part-time)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with a dynamic and productive approach who can function as a team leader to head our new Outreach project at the Ladbroke Grove Autism Centre in West London.

Support Worker/Assistant Practitioner
We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker/Assistant Practitioner to work in Middlefield Manor, our residential home for adults with autism in Suffolk. This position requires a confident and flexible individual.

Project Leaders, Out-of-school clubs (Bristol, Bath)
We currently have two exciting opportunities for Project Leaders at our out-of-school clubs for children and young people with Asperger syndrome in Bristol and Bath.

HR Administrator (Temporary)
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a very busy HR department at Daldorch House School in Ayrshire: intially for a period of 6 months to cover maternity leave.

Administration Officer
We need a dedicated, professional, forward-thinking Administration Officer to provide clerical and administrative support to our school team/s at Daldorch House School in Ayrshire.

Family Support Worker - Belfast
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to work in Belfast, who will help parents to access support, advice and information, and support the establishment of parent groups and NAS Branches in Northern Ireland.

HR and Finance Administration Assistant
We require a bright and highly capable person to join our team and undertake a wide ranging, part-time administration role, with a view to eventually becoming full-time.

Project Worker - Brent and Barnet Short Break Scheme
We are looking for people to join our short break team in the London boroughs of Brent and Barnet, which supports children and adults with autism. You will need to be able to commit to four hours per week for a 16-week period.

Accounts Assistant (Branches)
We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to deal with financial transactions and administrative work relating to our growing network of local branches across the UK.

Action Research Leader
You will lead the development of action research across all NAS services and identify opportunities to develop new and innovative practice. This will build on our ability to evaluate current practice, develop innovative practice and shape our policy and influencing work.

School Nurse
The nurse will provide effective health care, advice and support to colleagues, carers and pupils at Sybil Elgart School in Middlesex.

Behavioural Co-ordinator
You will help to provide a psychological service to and for our pupils, and their families and work as part of the staff team at our Sybil Elgar School in Middlesex.

Training and Development Manager
You will be responsible for the management and ongoing development of Daldorch House School's award-winning training and development department, that provides training to the school's multi-disciplinary teams and to external agencies.

Project Leader (Out-of-school clubs)
We have an exciting job opportunity for a Project Leader at our out-of-school club in Somerset. You will need an understanding of autism, experience of working with children and young people and enjoy creating a fun and safe environment for children and young people to play in.

Care Practitioners (Daldorch House School)
Our Practitioners provide vital support for young people with autism, taking part in social, leisure, educational and life skills activities. We support the young people in a variety of situations, such as in the classroom, the wider community and in residential settings.

Part Time / Bank Support Workers (Glasgow)
We are recruiting staff to support people with autism spectrum disorders in the Glasgow area. You will help to promote and develop their independent living skills, to access learning opportunities and to build social and vocational contacts in the community.

Support Workers
Broomhayes School and Children's Centre is looking for residential staff who are allocated to a particular unit which provides constant care and the development of stable relationships

Casual (Bank) Support Workers - Leicestershire
Based in the NAS Leicestershire service, this challenging position requires confident and flexible people to work with adults with autism in residential and day service settings that have structured day and evening programmes.

Casual (Bank) Support Workers - Manchester
Based in the NAS Manchester Service, this challenging position requires confident and flexible people to work with adults with autism in residential and day service settings that have structured day and evening programmes.

Casual (Bank) Support Workers - Northamptonshire
Based in the NAS Northamptonshire service, this challenging position requires confident and flexible people to work with adults with autism in residential and day service settings that have structured day and evening programmes.

Job application pack
Contains: important notes for applicants; link to NAS employment information sheet; application form (PDF and Word).

Employment at the NAS: opportunities for a career
Opportunities for a career with The National Autistic Society.

The National Autistic Society
An overview of how the NAS was formed and what we do.

 

If you are looking to gain valuable experience working with people with autism and their families why not volunteer for our Parent to Parent Scheme or Befriending Scheme? We are also seeking volunteers for the Advocacy for Education Service and the Fundraising Department - please get in touch if you would like to be involved.

Please note: due to the nature of most of our posts, we may be required to ask about successful applicants' criminal records and proceed with a Disclosure application.


 

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