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If your answer is “yes”, you might be the person we are looking for.
Loads of Autistic Fun (or L.O.A.F. for short) is a Saturday morning activity group which the whole family can attend. It runs fortnightly during term time from 10am to 1pm and provides an inclusive environment where all children up to age 12 (those with autism and their siblings) and their parents/carers are welcome and supported by trained staff and volunteers.
L.O.A.F. provides a place where autistic children and their families can feel comfortable, accepted and valued. It is a calm, supportive environment that enables the children to feel safe, join in and not be judged if they don’t.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader at our LOAF (Loads of Autistic Fun) family group to run activities for autistic children and their siblings.
The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in health, education, childcare, or social care. Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
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
Biggleswade Team Leader Roles and Responsibilities
Leighton Buzzard Team Leader Roles and Responsibilities
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including an enhanced DBS check.
If your answer to any of these questions is “yes”, you might be the person we are looking for.
For young people aged 10-17 we have evening youth groups, which provide social opportunities for young people with lower-level support needs. The youth groups provide a safe and inclusive environment for autistic young people to access a variety of activities including games, social activities, arts and crafts, cooking, sports and community experiences, e.g., swimming, ice-skating, bowling, eating out and visiting parks and museums.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Team Leader at our youth group in Kempston. You will lead the team the team in setting up fun, safe and interactive activities, as well as supporting young people in peer interaction, and the development of communication and social skills.
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
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including an enhanced DBS check.
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, Leighton Buzzard, and Luton.
Applicants will need to have relevant experience & qualifications:
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
Biggleswade Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities
Leighton Buzzard Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including an enhanced DBS check.
If your answer is “yes”, you might be the person we are looking for.
For young people aged 10-17 we have evening youth groups, which provide social opportunities for young people with lower-level support needs. The youth groups provide a safe and inclusive environment for autistic young people to access a variety of activities including games, social activities, arts and crafts, cooking, sports and community experiences, e.g., swimming, ice-skating, bowling, eating out and visiting parks and museums.
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.
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, Leighton Buzzard, and Luton.
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 Guidance Notes
Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including an enhanced DBS check.
Autism Bedfordshire’s services help break down the barriers to social participation for autistic people and their families by providing places where they can go and feel comfortable, accepted, and not judged by society.
We offer a wide range of services across Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Hertfordshire including community-based outreach work, adult skills development courses and workshops, employment support, employers support, daytime and evening social groups, transitions support, benefits advice, and specialist helpline service for autistic adults, families, and their careers. We have been making a difference since 1991 by combining our expertise with innovative approaches and putting the autistic community at the heart of what we do.
This project aims to support individuals across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes to understand and embrace their identity as an autistic person through exploring topics such as understanding autism, managing anxiety, social skills and navigating support available from other community, voluntary services. This will be delivered via adult skills development courses and workshops and social activities which aim to reduce isolation and support the autistic individuals to access services within their own communities.
By accessing this support, autistic adults, as well as their families, will be supported to become empowered.
If you think this might be the role for you and want to discuss in more detail, then contact:
Emily Cullum (Adult Skills Tutor and Post Diagnostic Lead) on 01234 350704 or email: Emily.cullum@autismbeds.org.
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
Adult Skills Tutor and Support Officer – Adult Services Roles and Responsibilities
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For more information about the role contact Kerrie Lister on 01727 743246 or email: Kerrie@autismherts.org.
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
Job Specification
Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people and their families by providing impactful services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes. Our adult support services primarily focus on working with autistic adults who do not have a learning disability through skill development, advocacy for our membership and social opportunities. This position is to support within our evening social groups, these will run once a month in both Stevenage and St Albans and last for 2-3 hours and will usually be held on a Monday or Wednesday.
Our adult support services primarily focus on working with autistic adults who do not have a learning disability through the following opportunities:
This dynamic and evolving position will work closely with a small but experienced and dedicated team whose mission is to ensure that every autistic adult in Hertfordshire has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life.
The success of this role is greatly dependent on having the right attitude and personality to foster a progressive working relationship with our members and having the adaptability to meet individual needs. An ideal candidate would be an organised individual with the appetite and desire to learn, adapt and develop our existing services.
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
Job Specification
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including a DBS check.
We have an EXCITING new opportunity to join the Team! We are expanding our Keyworker Team who support those children and young people who are at risk of hospital admission due to their deteriorating mental health.
The Keyworker Function is part of the NHS long Term Plan for All Children and Young People (CYP) with a learning disability, autism or both, in an inpatient setting, to have a named worker/Keyworker by 2024.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/care/children-young-people/keyworkers/
We also work with young people who are at risk of hospital admission, family breakdown and entering criminal justice system.
For more information please get in touch with Operational Lead Liz McTernan on the details below:
Liz.mcternan@autismbeds.org
To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org.
Job Description and Person Spec
Application Form
Application Form Guidance Notes
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To facilitate the development and implementation of a Keyworking function at a local level by:
Job Summary:
The post holder will assist the Keyworker Team in coordinating community services to support those children and young people who are at risk of hospital admission due to their deteriorating mental health. This role will also assist in organising and facilitating a range of specialised and tailored support services that families can access to improve their lives. The Project Support Officer will be required to confidently engaged with young people and play an active role in our farm project.
The post also requires a high level of organisational skills and multi-tasking to ensure that the project runs smoothly and that there are clear lines of communication with families, colleagues and funders.
For more information please get in touch with Operational Lead Liz McTernan on the details below:
Liz.mcternan@autismbeds.org
To apply please download an application form, guidance notes and the roles and responsibilities below. Return your completed form to recruitment@autismbeds.org.
Job Description and Person Spec
Application Form
Application Form Guidance Notes
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including a DBS check.
Autism Bedfordshire is a local, independent charity that specialises in supporting autistic people and their families. Our groups provide places where they can feel comfortable and accepted.
Do you want to build on your knowledge, understanding and experience of the autism spectrum and gain practical experience of behaviour management and communication strategies?
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to help run our evening social groups for autistic adults.
Responsibilities: To help plan, supervise and run scheduled Autism Bedfordshire activities subject to guidance from the Adult Skills Tutor and Post Diagnostic Lead.
Key duties include:
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 Guidance Notes
Volunteer Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities (Adult Services)
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including an enhanced DBS check.
Come and volunteer with Autism Bedfordshire on our summer activity schemes.
Autism Bedfordshire is a local, independent charity that specialises in supporting autistic people and their families. Our groups provide places where they can feel comfortable and accepted.
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 attending our summer activity schemes.
Our Summer Activity Schemes are based in Bedford and Luton and provide a wide range of onsite activities and community-based experiences for autistic children and young people aged 3 to 17 years. Each scheme is specifically designed to cater for the different needs, interests, ages, and abilities of those that attend.
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.
Key aspects of the role include assisting Support Workers in supporting individuals in our care, assisting in setting up safe areas for scheduled activities, promoting social and communication development through stimulating activities appropriate to age range and abilities.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience of supporting autistic children and young people. Our volunteers are given the opportunity to develop and increase their skills and experience supporting their future career pathways.
No experience needed, just the motivation to want to support children with additional needs.
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
ASW Roles & Responsibilities
Date Availability Form 2023
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including an enhanced DBS check.
Come and have fun at LOAF! “Loads Of Autistic Fun”
Loads of Autistic Fun (or L.O.A.F. for short) is a Saturday morning activity group which the whole family can attend. It runs fortnightly during term time from 10am to 1pm and provides an inclusive environment where all children up to age 12 (those with autism and their siblings) and their parents/carers are welcome and supported by trained staff and volunteers.
L.O.A.F. provides a place where autistic children and their families can feel comfortable, accepted and valued. It is a calm, supportive environment that enables the children to feel safe, join in and not be judged if they don’t.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic team players to help provide support for autistic children and young people at our LOAF (Loads of Autistic Fun) groups.
Key aspects of the role include assisting Support Workers in supporting individuals in our care, assisting in setting up safe areas for scheduled activities, promoting social and communication development through stimulating activities appropriate to age range and abilities.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience of supporting autistic children and young people. Our volunteers are given the opportunity to develop and increase their skills and experience supporting their future career pathways.
No experience needed, just the motivation to want to support children with additional needs.
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 Guidance Notes
ASW Roles & Responsibilities
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including an enhanced DBS check.
If your answer to any of these questions is “yes”, then why not come and join us, volunteering at our youth groups.
For young people aged 10-17 we have evening youth groups, which provide social opportunities for young people with lower-level support needs. The youth groups provide a safe and inclusive environment for autistic young people to access a variety of activities including games, social activities, arts and crafts, cooking, sports and community experiences, e.g., swimming, ice-skating, bowling, eating out and visiting parks and museums.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic team players to help provide support for autistic children and young people at our LOAF (Loads of Autistic Fun) groups.
Key aspects of the role include assisting Support Workers in supporting individuals in our care, assisting in setting up safe areas for scheduled activities, promoting social and communication development through stimulating activities appropriate to age range and abilities.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience of supporting autistic children and young people. Our volunteers are given the opportunity to develop and increase their skills and experience supporting their future career pathways.
No experience needed, just the motivation to want to support children with additional needs.
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 Guidance Notes
ASW Roles & Responsibilities
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including an enhanced DBS check.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic team players to provide support for autistic children and young people at our Girls’ Group in Dunstable.
The Girls Youth Club is a fortnightly activity group based in Dunstable for autistic girls aged10-17. It aims to build confidence, self-esteem, support friendships and develop communication skills. Each session offers a variety of activities based on the interests of attendees.
Key aspects of the role include: assisting Support Workers in supporting individuals in our care; assisting in setting up safe areas for scheduled activities; promoting social and communication development through stimulating activities appropriate to age and ability.
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 Guidance Notes
ASW Roles & Responsibilities
All vacancies are subject to safer recruitment processes including an enhanced DBS check.
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our charity shop teams in Bedford and Dunstable.
Supported by our small, friendly team you can get involved in:
We’ll need you to:
Previous experience is not necessary as long as you are responsible, enthusiastic and can demonstrate customer service skills.
Training will be provided, and time commitment is flexible. We can reimburse your reasonable local travel expenses for shifts of over 4 hours, and we will be able to provide a reference to prospective employers.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Autism Bedfordshire provide care and support for people living with the challenges of autistic spectrum conditions.
Position Details
Commitment Level: Regular Volunteering
Location: Bedford and Dunstable
Interests: Shops / Retail
Availability: Flexible
For further information please call 01234 214871 or email: recruitment@autismbeds.org
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 Guidance Notes
Autism Bedfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in its care. To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees to share this commitment and staff working with these vulnerable groups will be recruited and selected in line with safer recruitment policies and practices.