Specialist Adult ADHD/Autism Advisor

Job Summary

CAAS provides an Autism and ADHD Support Service across the 8 boroughs of NW London from our base in Eastcote and offices around London. We offer information, advice, and support to ADHD/Autistic people, their families, and professionals, with the aim of improving quality of life and building neurodivergent-aware communities.

In this role, you will join the established CAAS adult team to support, educate, and empower ADHD/Autistic adults (diagnosed or self-identified) across NW London.

You will:

·         Provide one-to-one information, advice, and practical task-based support.

·         Facilitate online and in-person peer groups, courses and workshops sessions.

·         Help develop resources that increase understanding of ADHD/Autism and pathways to support.

·         Signpost to local and national services, community groups, and specialist support.

·         Work with professionals to share good practice and promote reasonable adjustments so services are more accessible to ADHD/Autistic adults including delivering short training sessions to professionals.

 

The role requires:                             

·         A strong commitment to supporting ADHD/Autistic adults to improve quality of life and self-advocacy.

·         Excellent communication and active listening skills, including the ability to adapt to different communication preferences.

·         Excellent organisation and record-keeping.

·         Confidence in group facilitation and delivering training.

·         Ability to collaborate across health, social care, education, and community settings.

·         Strong keyworker/caseworker skills

·         Ability to self-manage diary skills, case load and accurate record keeping.

 

Key Responsibilities – Supporting ADHD/ Autistic Adults

Providing individualised task-based support

·        Provide one-to-one ad hoc, tailored support for pre-and post-diagnosis (with the support to be co-produced by the service user). This support may include, but is not limited to:

·        Practical support with communication or executive functioning tasks and activities such as making calls, form filling, applying for benefits, and planning their week.

·        Working within a “help you to do it” model, encouraging skill building and self-advocacy.

·        Support with applications for further education and employment

·        Maintain and update our public-facing ADHD Resource Board, and foster relationships with other support organisations to strengthen our signposting and referral pathways.

 

Facilitate Support Groups

·        Facilitate twice-monthly ADHD Groups.

·        Facilitate Parent and Carers Support group.

·        Facilitate monthly pre-diagnosis support group.

·        Facilitate Coffee Connect social group for ADHD and autistic adults.

·        Facilitate quarterly Professional Connect Forum.

·        When agreed in advance with manager provide cover for other colleagues’ projects.

 

Facilitate Courses and Workshops

·        Deliver a 6-week Understanding my ADHD Course for newly diagnosed ADHD adults.

 

Front of house support and referrals process  

The Specialist Adult ADHD/Autism Advisor (SAAA) will be expected to answer both written and telephone enquiries from members of the public about CAAS services, with a warm and welcoming style, so clients feel comfortable to attend our services.

SAAA will be expected to welcome visitors to the centre and provide information about CAAS and The SAAA will provide front-of-house support, welcoming visitors, answering queries, and managing the referrals process, including CRM updates, triage, and liaising with referrers.

CAAS offers a wide range of adult services, so SAAA will be expected to proactively support clients in accessing the appropriate services and provide consistent follow-up and communication. 

Other Responsibilities  - Wider support

The SAAA will be expected to contribute to the support and empowerment of ADHD and autistic adults and their families in a range of other ways, such as:

·        Build and maintain strong relationships with local statutory and voluntary services, particularly within health, social care, and social prescribing teams.

·        Represent CAAS by attending relevant meetings to ensure active links with local authority and voluntary sector partners.

·        Stay informed about national and local developments related to ADHD/autistic adults, identifying opportunities to raise awareness and influence the development of appropriate services and support.

·        Contribute to the development and delivery of training for professionals and the community by:

·        Using inclusive, evidence-based language and approaches

·        Tailoring content to meet the needs of different audiences

·        Supporting outreach and promotion of CAAS’s training offer related to ADHD and autism in adults

 

Other Responsibilities  - Organisational

·        To create resources and content to be used within our adult services by clients and colleagues.

·        To provide written reports as required by professional agencies and CAAS.

·        Assist in promoting the organisation’s services.

·        Attend regular supervision and training sessions.

·        Ensure project monitoring and reporting requirements are met.

·        Provide regular progress reports to the Adult Service Manager/Lead.

·        To comply with such policies/procedures, guidelines and codes of practice as laid down by CAAS and the Law.

 

Other Responsibilities

·        To carry out other tasks appropriate to the post and as agreed with the Adult Service Manager.

·        To actively participate and undertake training and development of self and others.

 

Please note job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities within the scope of the role.

 

Person Specification - Essential

Knowledge & Experience

·        Experience/knowledge of working with ADHD and autistic people (adults).

·        Experience/knowledge of the challenges facing ADHD and autistic people (adults).

·        Knowledge/awareness of reasonable adjustments, strategies, and coping mechanisms to support ADHD and autistic people’s needs.

·        Qualified facilitator / demonstratable experience in facilitating groups and delivering training.

·        Experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults, data protection, equal opportunities, diversity legislation, and best practice.

 

Values & Approach

·        Understanding of inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming language and approaches when working with ADHD/autistic adults.

·        Commitment to person-centred support and promoting autonomy for neurodivergent adults.

·        Willingness to reflect on practice, take on feedback, and engage in ongoing professional development.

·        Able to manage emotionally sensitive situations with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and personal resilience.

 

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence representing CAAS in a range of settings.

·        Ability to develop relationships with relevant statutory and voluntary sector bodies.

·        Able to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues.

 

Organisation & Time Management

·        Strong organisational skills with great time management. There is a heavy demand for the personal organisation of your workload and managing appointments, and you will need to be able to manage a diverse workload with competing demands.

·        Prompt response to competing demands from clients, professionals, and colleagues.

 

Record Keeping & Monitoring

·        Maintains accurate and timely records in line with CAAS procedures, including CRM monitoring requirements and deadlines.

·        Ability to monitor work.

 

Flexibility & Technical Skills

·        Flexible and willing to facilitate groups, courses, and workshops outside their normal pattern of work where appropriate to ensure smooth running of team.

·        Computer Software Skilled (much of the work is managed via technology and computers)

 

Person Specification - Desirable

·         Voluntary Sector Experience.

·         Counselling or coaching skills.

·         Knowledge of SEN / Adult Social Care Legislation.

 

Equal Opportunities

CAAS recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.  

We also recognise the value of flexible working, so will consider different types of flexibility (such as term time, annualised or compressed hours, and a minimum requirement of 60% working in the office for all staff), as well as the possibility of offering the role on a job share basis.

CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced D