Vacancies and Volunteering

Children’s Services

Support Workers – Summer Activity Scheme

Full-Time: Mon – Fri 0900 – 1500

£8.62 – £9.20 per hour (including holiday entitlement)

Location: various venues in Bedford and Luton

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

Scheme weeks: 20th – 24th July; 27th – 31st July; 3rd Aug – 7th Aug.

Training Day: Saturday 31st May 2020 (compulsory).

To apply please download an application form, date availability form guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form and date availability form to recruitment@autismbeds.org.
Application Form
Date Availability Form
Application Form Guidance Notes
Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities

For further information or call 01234 214871.

Senior Team Leader – Wanted Fun in Luton

Part-Time: alternate Thursday evenings during term-time

£10.20 per hour (including holiday entitlement)

Location: Families United Network Centre, Unit 5, Britannia Estate, Leagrave Road, Luton

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Team Leader at our Wanted Fun group in Luton to plan, supervise and run activities
subject to guidance from the Children’s Services Team.

Main Duties:

• Planning for scheduled activities;
• Health & Safety;
• Welfare of staff, volunteers and service users;
• First Aid and accident reporting;
• Fire and Emergency procedures;
• Support and promote Safeguarding;
• Manage and support Team Leaders, paid staff and volunteers;
• Administration and other duties.

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
Senior Team Leader Roles and Responsibilities
For further information or to discuss this post please call Amy on 01234 214871.

Team Leader – Loads of Autistic Fun in Biggleswade

Part-Time: alternate Saturday mornings during term-time

£9.46 per hour (including holiday entitlement)

Location: Ivel Valley Special School, Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader at our Loads of Autistic Fun group in Biggleswade to manage and support our Support Workers and volunteers.

Main Duties:

• Planning for scheduled activities;
• Support and promote Safeguarding;
• Health & Safety;
• First Aid and accident reporting;
• Welfare of staff, volunteers and service users;
• Fire and Emergency procedures;
• Administration and other duties.

The ideal candidate will have a NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in health, education, childcare or social care. Relevant experience in running activity groups is essential, as well as knowledge of autism, SEN, and Behaviour Management.

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
Team Leader Roles and Responsibilities
For further information or to discuss this post please call Sam on 01234 214871.

Senior Team Leader – Loads of Autistic Fun in Leighton Buzzard

Part-Time: alternate Saturday mornings during term-time

£10.20 per hour (including holiday entitlement)

Location: Southcott Lower School, Leighton Buzzard

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Team Leader at our Loads of Autistic Fun group in Leighton Buzzard to plan, supervise and run activities
subject to guidance from the Children’s Services Team.

Main Duties:

• Planning for scheduled activities;
• Health & Safety;
• Welfare of staff, volunteers and service users;
• First Aid and accident reporting;
• Fire and Emergency procedures;
• Support and promote Safeguarding;
• Manage and support Team Leaders, paid staff and volunteers;
• Administration and other duties.

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
Senior Team Leader Roles and Responsibilities
For further information or to discuss this post please call Amy on 01234 214871.

Support Workers – Loads of Autistic Fun in Biggleswade & Leighton Buzzard

Part-Time: alternate Saturday mornings during term-time

£8.62 – £9.20 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 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

Adult Services

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Office Vacancies

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Shop Vacancies

Assistant Charity Shop Manager

Part-Time: 15 – 22.5 hours per week

£17,000.00 per annum pro rata

Location: Bedford

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to help assist in running Autism Bedfordshire’s charity shop in Bedford. The Assistant Shop Manager will be responsible for the day to day operation of the shop while ensuring that targets are met. The post-holder will take responsibility for the management of the shop including staff and volunteers.

Key responsibilities will include ensuring the highest standards of customer care, managing the daily operation of the shop including stock management and shop appearance, managing the security and accounting of cash, health and safety issues, administrative tasks, and the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers.

To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the job description and person spec below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org
Application Form
Application Form Guidance Notes
Job Description and Person Spec