Vacancies and Volunteering

Children’s Services

Development & Projects Officer

25 – 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours considered)

18-month contract with the possibility of extension (subject to funding)

Salary: £18,735 – £25,796 Plus 4% stakeholder pension

Closing date: 1st June 2021 5.00pm Interviews: 7th June 2021

Responsibilities

To manage existing services for autistic children and young people and their families

Develop new opportunities and partnerships across Bedfordshire

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong leadership and management skills and experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Sound project management and quality assurance experience

Excellent communication and organisation skills

Knowledge of autism

Competent IT skills

Car owner/ driver

Desirable Skills & Experience

Knowledge of CQC & Ofsted

Hours include occasional Saturday mornings and evenings plus first three weeks of the Summer Holidays. The post is based in Bedford and involves delivering services countywide. (Working from home arrangements currently in place due to Covid).

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role then please contact Liz McTernan Tel: 01234 214871

To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org

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Person Specification

All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including a DBS check.

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Support Workers

Summer Activity Schemes 2021

£9.19 – £9.77 per hour including holiday pay

Closing date: Friday 11th May at 5.00pm

We are now recruiting for our 2021 Summer Activity Schemes. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions across different settings and activities.

Autism Bedfordshire summer schemes are fast paced, fun filled action packed days where you will get to see first- hand the difference we are able to make for families.

Our staff and volunteers are given the opportunity to develop and increase their skills and experience, supporting their future career pathways.

To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org

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Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities

All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including a DBS check.

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Support Workers – Loads of Autistic Fun in Bedford, Biggleswade and Leighton Buzzard

Part-Time: alternate Saturday mornings during term-time

£9.19 – £9.77 per hour (including holiday entitlement)

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic team players to join the Autism Bedfordshire team. Successful applicants will provide support for autistic children and young people who attend our LOAF groups in Bedford, Biggleswade and Leighton Buzzard.
Applicants will need to have relevant experience & qualifications:

• Experience of Health/Education/Social Care Roles;
• Experience of Managing Challenging Behaviour;
• Knowledge of Autism;
• Knowledge of Asperger’s Syndrome;
• GCSEs or Equivalent Qualifications;
• Health/Education/Social Care Qualifications (Level 3).

To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org.

Application Form
Application Form Guidance Notes
Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities

All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including a DBS check.

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Support Workers – Wanted Fun in Biggleswade

Part-Time: alternate Friday evenings during term-time

£9.19 – £9.77 per hour (including holiday entitlement)

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic team players to join the Autism Bedfordshire team. Successful applicants will provide support for autistic children and young people who attend our Wanted Fun groups in Biggleswade.
Applicants will need to have relevant experience & qualifications:

• Experience of Health/Education/Social Care Roles;
• Experience of Managing Challenging Behaviour;
• Knowledge of Autism;
• Knowledge of Asperger’s Syndrome;
• GCSEs or Equivalent Qualifications;
• Health/Education/Social Care Qualifications (Level 3).

To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org.

Application Form
Application Form Guidance Notes
Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities

All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including a DBS check.

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Adult Services

Benefits Advisor

(Part-Time and Fixed Term)

Adult and Children’s Services

Hours: 15 -22.5 (inc. some evenings)

Salary: £25,756 full time equivalent (pro-rata) Actual: £10,302 – £15,454 (Dept on hours)

Location: Bedfordshire

Contract length: 12 months only

Closing Date: 23rd May 2021

Interviews: Wednesday 26th May

Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people and their families by providing impactful services across the county and surrounding areas.

This fantastic new role will work closely with a knowledgeable and devoted charity whose mission is to ensure that every autistic person in Bedfordshire can lead a fulfilling and rewarding life.

We are looking for an exceptional self-starter for a Benefits Advisor to provide specialist benefit advice. The post holder will also be expected to manage their own cases and lead appointment sessions. The post will be subject to a DBS.

To be successful in the role, you will have previous experience in providing benefits advice, have experience of managing complex cases and supporting people though appeals procedures and mandatory reconsiderations.

Key Responsibilities:

To report to the Adult Services Manager on the activities of the project

To have an up to date working knowledge of Benefits

To answer and deal with telephone, written or face to face enquiries from members and stakeholders, as appropriate, providing explanations and clarification of decisions and actions taken and general advice and guidance relating to legislation, policy and procedures.

To support our membership with carrying out benefits checks and completing forms.

To run benefits workshops

To create and maintain accurate records and reports of the work undertaken.

To promote Autism Bedfordshire’s services

To represent Autism Bedfordshire at stakeholder meetings

To be up to date in the understanding and implementation of Autism Bedfordshire’s policies and procedures

Independently managing their workload and competing priorities

If you think this might be the role for you and want to discuss in more detail, then contact Sharna Raine on 01234 350704 or email: sharna.raine@autismbeds.org

To apply, please download an application form, guidance notes and the person specification below.
Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org.

Application Form
Application Form Guidance Notes
Person Spec

All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including a DBS check.

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Equalities Campaign Officer, See Me, Hear Me Campaign

Hours: Part time 18hr (including some evenings and weekends)

Salary: £18,544 over 18 months (18 hours a week – pro-rata FTE £25,756 per annum)

Location: Based in Bedfordshire, but travel throughout the East will be required

Reporting to: Adult Services Manager

Closing Date: 21st April Midday

Interviews: Week commencing 26th April

Fixed term: 18 months

Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people and their families by providing impactful services across the county and beyond.

This is a new and exciting position, and the post holder will be required to work independently to create and lead regional campaign titled ‘See me, Hear me’. The campaigns focus is to explore any inequalities that autistic people and their families face when accessing NHS services.

Applicants must be ambitious, personable, and creative. A proven track record in campaigns, policy, and advocacy is essential. Applicants should be comfortable working in a changing environment, be capable of managing competing priorities and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities include:

Creating, facilitating, and developing voice groups for Autistic Adults and their families across the East of England both online and in person

Liaising with stakeholders, attending networking events at both local and regional levels representing the campaign

and develop the campaign action plan and engagement strategy, scope and goals

Managing annual and multi-year engagement calendar of activities, identifying key campaign benchmarks, including 2021 advocacy week, Autism Awareness week 2022 and campaign public launch.

To plan and coordinate professional regional events raising awareness of the inequalities faced by autistic people.

Advise on, co-ordinate and review the contribution to relevant tactical campaigns by regional colleagues and other key programmes.

Assess opportunities for action, identifying creative and effective campaigning tactics applicable regionally/nationally.

Draft, review and advise on campaign materials and recourses for internal and external use.

Lead on campaign reporting, both internally and to NHS partners.

Demonstrable experience of various campaign channels and methods – online and offline to and able to have a robust strategy to reach the campaign goals.

Independently managing workload and competing priorities

Autism Bedfordshire offers a competitive salary and flexible working and believes this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and have a positive impact. We have a supportive, inclusive environment and a committed vibrant team. We are proud to offer CPD opportunities.

If you think this might be the post for you and want to discuss in more detail, then contact:
Sharna Raine, Adult Services Manage on 01234 350704 or email: sharna.raine@autismbeds.org
To apply, please download an application form, guidance notes and the person spec below.
Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org.

Application Form
Application Form Guidance Notes
Person Spec

All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including a DBS check.

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Office Vacancies

Data Analyst and Communications Manager

20 – 25 hours/week (hours can be worked flexibly)

Salary range: £23,622 – £30,762 FTE.

pro rata:- 20 hours – £12,600 – £16,400

25 hours – £15,750 – £20,500

Closing date: 24th May 2021 5.00pm

Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity that provides a wide range of services to improve the quality of life for autistic children, young people and adults plus their families in Bedfordshire.

We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and enthusiastic Data Analyst and Communications Manager to support the Charity’s operational teams in managing the data and information gathering processes across the full range of the Charity’s services. Reporting to the CEO, this role is pivotal to the growth and success of the charity. The Data Analyst and Communications Manager is primarily responsible for data and information management and analysis, output and outcome reporting, and marketing and communications.

The post-holder will be based in Bedford.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role then please email: gill.christmas@autismbeds.org and leave you contact number.

To apply, please download an application form, guidance notes and the person spec below.

Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org.

Application Form
Application Form Guidance Notes
Job Description
Person Specification

All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including a DBS check.

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