Autism trainer jobs
At Ambitious about Autism, we're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team on a 12 month MAT cover.
This is a critical role within the Financial Accounting function ensuring that processing is kept up to date and that accounting records are accurately input onto the finance system.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Setting up new suppliers on the finance system
- Managing the purchase ledger
- Entering invoices onto the finance system
- Training new staff on using the finance system
- Entering all expense claims and checking that receipts are attached
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven financial accounting experience
- Proven experience in all areas of transactional accounting including the purchasing and sales ledgers
- A good level of numeracy and financial literacy
- Ability to work unsupervised to a high standard whilst effectively prioritising workload
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
- Location: Norfolk
- Salary: £25,595 per annum, plus mileage
- Hours per week: 37.5 hours, including travel time
- Required: Previous experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities and Autism.
- Full UK manual driving licence, access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel across the area.
- Desirable: BTEC Level 4 in Positive Behaviour Support
Positive Behaviour Support changes lives. Join us and help unlock new possibilities.
As a Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Practitioner, you will support children and young people with learning disabilities, Autism and other support needs to transform their lives as part of our new service in Norfolk
Who will I support?
You will work with children and young people in Norfolk who may not be accessing education and may be at significant risk of entering specialist residential care.
Your role will focus on helping them remain in their local communities, close to the people and places that matter most.
How will I make a difference?
Every young person will benefit from tailored strategies and interventions to help them flourish in a safe, supportive environment. You will take time to understand each young person’s lived experience and support them, their families, carers and other professionals to learn and apply appropriate positive behaviour support techniques.
Your support will help young people stay in their current placements, access their communities and develop skills and tools they will use for the rest of their lives to live fulfilling, independent lives. Using approaches built on the principles of inclusion, choice and participation, your support could be the difference between a closed door and a clear path to independence
How will I develop?
If you do not already hold a BTEC Level 4 in Positive Behaviour Support (which is desirable), you will be enrolled onto this course and supported throughout your studies while you work with us, on completion you will receive a salary increase to £27,500
You will receive regular clinical supervision from experienced professionals to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.
What benefits will I have?
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
- Stream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
- Blue light card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
- Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on
- Pension and Life Assurance – you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
- Location: Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset
- Salary: £25,595 per annum, plus mileage
- Hours per week: 37.5 hours, including travel time
- Required: Previous experience working with Young people and Adults (16+) with learning disabilities and Autism.
- Full UK manual driving licence, access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel across the area.
As a Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) practitioner, you will help young people and adults (16+) with learning disabilities, Autism and sometimes other support needs to transform their lives.
Using techniques built on the principles of inclusion, choice and participation, your support could be the difference between a locked door and an open path to independence.
Who will I support?
You will work with young people (16+) and adults to provide support that will significantly improve their quality of life and avoid admission to a General Adolescent Unit.
How will I make a difference?
- Your support will enable the people you support to stay in their current placements and access their communities
- You will take time to understand the lived experience of the person you’re supporting. You’ll help them build tools they will use for the rest of their lives to live great, independent lives
- You’ll also support their families, carers and other professionals to apply and embed these steps for long lasting impact
How will I develop?
If you do not already hold a BTEC Level 4 in Positive Behaviour Support you will be enrolled onto this course and supported throughout your studies while you work with us, on completion you will receive a salary increase. Salary increase on completion to £27,500
You will receive regular clinical supervision from experienced professionals to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.
What benefits will I have?
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
- Stream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
- Blue light card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
- Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
- Pension and Life Assurance – you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about autism, equality, and empowerment, and who believes autistic adults should be listened to, respected, and supported to lead fulfilling lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a growing and developing user-led grassroots organisation.
We are seeking a Specialist Autism Caseworker and Advocate to join our local charity and support autistic adults to have their voices heard.
You will provide independent, person-centred advocacy and casework, supporting Camden autistic adults to understand their rights, access services, overcome barriers, and make informed choices. This may include attending meetings, supporting appeals, liaising with professionals, and providing post-diagnostic support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one specialist community autism advocacy and casework
- Support autistic adults to identify and express their views, wishes, and concerns
- Promote self-advocacy and informed decision-making
- Liaise with health, social care, and voluntary sector professionals
- Maintain accurate case records and uphold confidentiality and safeguarding
- Contribute to service development and awareness-raising
We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:
- Experience working with autistic adults or within advocacy, disability, or mental health services
- Strong communication and casework skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (or willingness to learn)
- A person-centred, inclusive, and rights-based approach
We actively welcome applications from autistic people and people with lived experience. Reasonable adjustments will be offered throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Please send your CV and Covering Letter outlining how you meet the attached criteria for the Person Specification.
Join Us and Make an Impact
This is an exciting time to join the Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS). As part of a growing charity, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping two vital functions that provide information, advice, and support to neurodivergent people, their families, and professionals. Our mission is to improve quality of life and build inclusive communities – we want you to help us make that happen.
As Fundraising and Communications Manager, you’ll influence strategy while driving hands-on delivery. You will lead and develop our fundraising and communications functions, ensuring they work seamlessly together to increase income and engagement.
You’ll oversee the operational running of these two key areas, line-managing our Fundraiser and Communications Officer, and working closely with the management team to ensure our messaging reflects the impact of our work.
To apply, you need to submit a completed application form alongside a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. Deadline to apply is by 10am on Monday 23rd February 2026.
More details about the job and additional information about the person specification can be found in the job description and in our recruitment pack, but in summary the key responsibilities of the role are:
- Leadership
- Supervise the Fundraiser and Communications Officer, supporting their development and ensuring effective use of resources.
- Fundraising
- Develop and deliver strategies to grow income from individual giving, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising.
- Create compelling campaigns and messaging aligned with CAAS branding and tone.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and community fundraisers, providing excellent stewardship.
- Develop and maintain a CRM system to manage donor relationships in line with GDPR.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Produce and submit reports to funders to demonstrate impact and accountability.
- Communications
- Oversee the development and delivery of CAAS’s communications strategy, ensuring clear, consistent, and engaging messaging across all channels.
- Drive storytelling initiatives by sourcing and sharing case studies and impact stories that inspire donors and the wider public.
- Ensure all communications reflect best practice in accessibility, inclusivity, and neuro-affirmative language.
- Strategic Collaboration & Governance
- Work closely with the CEO and management team to deliver a fundraising and communications plan that supports CAAS’s strategic objectives.
- Prepare risk management, quality assessment, and process documents to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Monitor and evaluate output, outcome, and impact measures across fundraising and communications activities, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Provide written reports as required by the CEO and Board.
You may be required to attend events, so occasional travel is necessary.
About You
You’ll bring experience in marketing, ideally within charity fundraising, with a proven ability to grow income and deliver successful campaigns across multiple channels. You are:
- Skilled at crafting persuasive copy and using data to drive decisions
- Confident in managing projects, analysing trends, and leveraging social media for fundraising
- Highly organised, solutions-focused, and thrive in a busy environment
- Collaborative and clear in communication
- Creative, detail-oriented, and proficient with Microsoft Office and donor databases
A passion for our mission is essential.
CAAS values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Visit our website to download the full job description and application form.
Our mission is to support, educate and empower individuals diagnosed with ADHD or who are autistic, their families and the community around them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Autism / SEND
Ambitious About Autism is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support autistic children and young people aged 4–19 at TreeHouse School (Ofsted Outstanding) specialist school in Muswell Hill.
- Full time, permanent (term time only)
- Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm
- Salary: £26,638 – £28,005 per annum (paid across 52 weeks)
- Location: Muswell Hill, North London (N10 3JA)
- Start date: February 2026 (flexible depending on notice period)
Please note, this role may not meet Skilled Worker visa sponsorship criteria.
You will work 1:1 with autistic pupils, supporting them to access the curriculum while building independence, confidence, and self-esteem through classroom learning and community based activities. This role includes personal care.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience or interest in:
- SEN / SEND
- Autism
- Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant roles
- Care, youth work, education, or psychology backgrounds
What we offer:
- Term time only working (paid across 52 weeks)
- Autism specific training and ongoing CPD
- Supportive leadership and a strong wellbeing culture
- Varied, meaningful work with real impact
- Full benefits package: please see our website
The official internal title for this role is Specialist Teaching Assistant, but it is advertised externally as Learning Support Assistant to reflect the nature of the role and maximise reach.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have some fantastic opportunities for dedicated and enthusiastic Keyworkers to join Barnardo's. Currently we have multiple Full Time, Permanent contracts available as we add to our growing team in Greater Manchester. Would you like the chance to provide crucial support to Children, Young People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism (up to 25 years) and their families as part of the NHS Long Term Plan?
Covering the Greater Manchester area, it is essential to hold a valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. As a Keyworker, you will have passion and commitment when delivering quality support within the family home, placement, or inpatient setting. You will work as part of a team to prevent - where possible - children and young people from requiring an inpatient admission or placement. Are you a compassionate individual looking for a meaningful and rewarding role?
As this is a new service there are lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward. The service has a comprehensive training offer including core competencies through to bespoke training. To be a successful Keyworker, you will need to have the following:
- Experience in supporting children with Learning Disabilities or Autism
- The ability to ensure the 'voice' of the child and family is central, enabling lived experience to create change.
- Excellent team working skills. You will work as part of a service that covers the whole of Greater Manchester. However, there are 5 teams providing the opportunity to offer support and create strong relationships and partnerships in a local area and with colleagues which include Manchester, Bolton, Wigan, Tameside, Salford, Stockport and Trafford.
- Safeguarding knowledge.
- Good IT and recording skills.
This service is dynamic, no two days are the same, however you will have a number of children and young people who you will build positive and meaningful relationships with. You will manage your own diary with families, providing support at a time that suits their needs. This means you will be working some evenings and weekends. In return you will manage your hours so may benefit from later starts or earlier finishes. You will support in homes and the community and attend meetings with professionals and families to ensure excellent communication, a shared understanding and a team approach. You will support information to be understood, views to be shared, checking the right provision is known about and able to be accessed. You will work closely with health and social care partners. We aim to provide the right support, at the right time, in the right way. You may work by yourself or alongside colleagues depending on the support needed.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Advert description, Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardo's
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Our basis and values
LD:NorthEast is a local charity supporting people across North Tyneside who have lived experience of learning disabilities, learning difficulties and autism.
You’ll be responsible for:
· Managing and leading the Community Outreach team who provide support to people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties and/or autism.
· Ensuring LD:NorthEast provides a high quality Community Outreach service via 1:1 support in the community, group sessions and a short break service.
· Ensuring the Community Outreach service provides person centered support in line with individual support plans and/or requirements, family requirements and local authority commissioning.
· Ensuring the quality of life of the people we support is maintained or improved and they are given full support to achieve the best possible outcomes to Live Life their Way.
· Promoting the Community Outreach Service to commissioners, professionals and families.
· Ensuring the Community Outreach support team adheres to Safeguarding reporting procedures.
· Being a member of the Senior Management Team.
· Providing direct Outreach support when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to support students to identify and achieve their goals and aspirations? We need a dedicated Wellbeing Officer to join our Wellbeing Team. You’ll be responsible for building excellent rapport with students and working with the wider Wellbeing Team to develop support plans and resources that help our students to be their best selves.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes and activities to empower adults with a learning disability and autistic adults to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen.
This role will work across our four sites:
- Share Clapham Junction, 64 Altenburg Gardens, London, SW11 1JL
- Share Brixton, 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA
- Share Tooting, Building 32 Lapidge Drive, London, SW17 0YF
- Share Vauxhall, Black Prince Trust, Beaufoy Walk, London, SE11 6AA
Main responsibilities
- You’ll work with the Wellbeing Team and wider staff to manage daily interactions with students
- You’ll case manage a cohort of students, ensuring that each receives regular assessment and review
- You’ll be responsible for student welfare and safeguarding at various sites
- You’ll contribute to Share’s journey towards continuous improvement in relation to autism best practice and accreditation
Who we’re looking for
- You have experience of working within a social care environment and providing services that directly empower disabled people
- You’re an excellent problem solver with a creative and exploratory approach
- You have the ability to work under pressure, can plan ahead, and have an eye for detail
- You can build rapport with people at different abilities
- Most importantly, you’re passionate about helping disabled people enjoy more autonomy and you understand how to make this happen
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our thorough induction process and supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.
Please apply through our website OR send your CV and cover letter addressing the three questions below:
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What are the top three qualities that make you an excellent Wellbeing Officer?
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What skills do you have to support students with varying communication needs?
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How would you contribute to Share’s journey of continuous improvement in relation to autism best practice and accreditation?
If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe, and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Specialist Behaviour Support Worker
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behaviour Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service. No personal care or experience required, just the right values.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
Your role will include:
- Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open up new opportunities for the customer.
- Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating.
- Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences.
- Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person-centred way.
- Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches.
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the customer and can facilitate connections with new people and places.
- Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties.
Desirable:
- Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities.
About us:
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Outside the Box we make a real difference, positively changing the lives of the people with learning disabilities/autism. To build on our success, we are now looking for someone special to lead our ‘day’ services (OTB Choices).
OTB Choices provides a dynamic portfolio of education, skills, creative and work experience opportunities, from cooking, art and craft to printing, computing, music and customer service, and much more. We are at an exciting stage in our delivery and development and are seeking an exceptional person to lead and manage our services, ensuring consistently high quality provision that really does make a difference.
You will play a pivotal role in our work, proactively leading a diverse team and multi-site operations to achieve targets and outcomes. You will be solution-focused, have the strength, vision and evidenced track record of an experienced manager and shared passion for enabling and empowering people with learning disabilities and/or autism to have their best lives.
To apply, please submit a full CV together with a covering letter (no more than 4 sides of A4) setting out your experience and suitability for the Service Manager/Director role, taking account of the details in the attached application pack (above) and reflecting your understanding of our charity and Outside the Box.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to facilitate music sessions that develop musical skills while enhancing communication skills? We are looking for a creative Music Tutor to join our Creative Programmes Team. You will be responsible for planning and delivering music sessions to adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Music has the power to positively impact our students, from confidence and motor skills to team working and self-esteem.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes and activities to empower adults with a learning disability and autistic adults to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen.
This role, while based at our Clapham Junction site, will require occasional work at our other sites in Tooting, Brixton, and Vauxhall.
Main responsibilities
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You will develop, plan, and deliver a curriculum of music activities to support students’ learning goals and social development
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You will develop and source resources for delivery, including making effective use of our state-of-the-art Immersive Learning Space
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You will work collaboratively with the wider Creative Programmes Team to develop our creative offering
Who we’re looking for
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You have experience of providing training or music therapy to adults with a learning disability and/or autistic adults
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Ideally, you are skilled in one or two instruments and able to plan sessions that cover a range of music genres
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You’re an excellent problem solver with a creative and exploratory approach
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Most importantly, you’re passionate about helping disabled people enjoy more autonomy and you understand how to make this happen
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our thorough induction process and supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.
Please apply through our website send your CV and cover letter to addressing the three questions below:
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What are the top three qualities that make you an excellent Music Tutor?
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What is your understanding of behaviour that challenges?
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How would you develop the Music programme at Share?
If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe, and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Coordinator
About us
CASPA encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to have fun, learn life skills, and make safe and inclusive community connections.
Our vision is to build a society in which autistic individuals feel understood and empowered to be their full self and live their best life. Our values are:
Acceptance – We are inclusive and celebrate our differences.
Support – We are supportive, caring and kind.
Community – We connect people and build community.
Trust – We earn trust and create safety.
Communication – We listen to others and communicate honestly.
About the role
Love organising events, building relationships, and raising money for a great cause? Join CASPA and play a key role in delivering exciting challenge events and community fundraising that make a real difference.
Working closely with the Head of Finance and Fundraising and Senior Leadership Team, you will plan and deliver a programme of challenge events. You will also support individual and community fundraisers and build strong relationships with supporters and businesses.
What you’ll do:
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Planning and running challenge events from idea to delivery
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Supporting and inspiring community and individual fundraisers
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Building relationships with businesses and donors.
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Managing fundraising data, income tracking and reporting.
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Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, finance and HR
Salary Band: £ 14,976–£ 16,380 per annum (18 hours/week), depending on experience. (FTE £ 29,120–£ 31,850)
Contract Type: 12 month fixed-term contract
Working Pattern:18 hours per week with ad hoc requirement to attend weekend and evening events with TOIL given for these.
Must be able to work at CASPA's office on Mondays or Tuesdays with hybrid-working flexibility for remaining hours.
Location: Oakley House, Bromley Common, Bromley BR2
About you
We’re looking for someone who
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Is experienced, organised and proactive
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Loves running events, fundraising and making things happen
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Can manage multiple projects and hit income targets
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Shares CASPA’s values and commitment to equity and inclusion
You are also someone who shares our way of working:
Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work.
Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and support others to grow.
Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed.
Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities.
Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic Pride.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability.
How to apply
If you’re passionate about fundraising and want your work to have real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Before you apply, please read through the relevant Job Description carefully.This will give you more information about what is required for the role. It also includes a person specification.
Please apply to CASPA with
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your CV (no more than 2 pages) and;
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a Supporting Statement (for example a one page cover letter or a 2-minute video). This should include:
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your motivation for the role
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your motivation for working for us
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your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification.
(Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted).
The safety and welfare of our members is paramount. This post is subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS check.
Closing date for applications: 24th February 2026 at 11.59pm
Interviews to take place: w/c 9th March 2026
We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you want CASPA to delete your personal information after the recruitment campaign closes, let us know when you apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Respond is seeking an experienced and values-driven Psychotherapy Service Manager to lead our specialist psychotherapy service for autistic people, people with learning disabilities, and their families.
This is a senior clinical leadership role for an experienced psychotherapist with strong service management skills and a commitment to psychodynamic, systemic and trauma-informed practice.
About the Role
You will:
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Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day management of Respond’s psychotherapy service
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Ensure high-quality, safe and effective therapeutic provision across London, schools and online
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Lead on clinical governance, safeguarding, supervision and reflective practice
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Support and develop the therapy team through coaching and compassionate leadership
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Contribute to organisational strategy, service planning and partnership development
You will hold a small caseload alongside management responsibilities and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team.
About You
You will be:
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A qualified psychotherapist, counsellor or arts therapist with postgraduate training
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Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g. HCPC, BACP, BPS, UKCP)
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Experienced in psychodynamic and/or systemic practice
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Experienced in working with autistic people and/or people with learning disabilities
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Confident in leading teams and managing services
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Knowledgeable about trauma, abuse and safeguarding
Experience of clinical supervision, reflective practice or organisational safeguarding leadership is desirable.
Why Join Respond?
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A respected specialist organisation with a strong trauma-informed ethos
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A collaborative, reflective and supportive working culture
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Opportunities to shape and develop a growing service
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Flexible working arrangements and ongoing CPD
If you’d like to find out more about this role, please read through the job description and person specification.
When you apply, please send a CV and Supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4. In your supporting statement ensure that you address the key competencies in the person specification.
When you apply, please send a CV and Supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4. In your supporting statement ensure that you address the key competencies in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Worker at Plus Services
Are you a positive, engaging and caring person that wants to make a real difference to the world?
Do you think the greatest gift you can give is to make other people’s lives better?
Do you believe that people living with Learning Disabilities and Autism should have happy fulfilling lives, with access to the Community and enjoy the same things the rest of us take for granted?
If you answered “Yes” to these 3 Questions then Plus has an amazing role for you!!!!!
Who are Plus Services?
Plus is one of the most respected Learning Disability and Autism Charities in London with a proud history stretching back more than 30 years. We have an amazing team that is dedicated to supporting people to live their best possible lives and we have literally changed people’s worlds with the support we have provided.
Our Client Group is quite varied and during the recruitment process you would be specifically recruited to work with those that your personality, skills and experience would fit best with. Some have really challenging behaviour, but unless you had the capability to best serve those people you would be assigned to a different group. So, there is no need to worry about being out of your depth.
We also provide industry leading training and on-going support, so rest assured you will be ready for anything the job throws at you. I cannot promise you it will be easy, but I can promise you it will be worth it. And when you go home you will know you have made a massive difference and the world is a slightly better place as a result of your efforts.
Who are you?
You are a caring, compassionate and capable individual? You could be either already working within Social Care or are thinking about joining the sector. We recognise everyone, regardless of their personal history, talents, abilities and unique personal qualities
What does matter is you must care and you must want to enhance the lives of the people who we support and rely on us.
You will need to be comfortable spending large amounts of your day one-to-one with the Service Users, there is no leaping from client to client here with 15 minute blocks. You will need to be happy supporting people to learn new skills and become independent. And you will need to thrive on taking people out into the big wide world, expanding their horizons, bringing a smile to their faces and adding a spring in to their step.
To be considered for the role you will need to be able to:
• Do your share of weekend shifts, sleep-ins, waking nights and bank holidays.
• Be physically fit and able to move freely and physically and to support service users who may be physically dependent.
• Have a supportive attitude and want to help individuals to maximise their lives.
• You must be able to support people with Learning Disabilities who have different ways of expressing themselves
• Understanding of supporting people with autism would be an advantage but not essential
• Be eligible to work in the UK
In return we offer opportunities for professional development and real job satisfaction. We can help you to develop your professional skills and knowledge and progress toward recognised qualifications such as Diploma in Adult & Social Care levels 3/4/5.
Our benefits package includes:
• Pension contribution scheme
• Fully funded Learning and Development
• Company employee assistance programme service
• Sleep in allowance
Charity ref number: 1031595

