Specialist Employment Coach

About Autism Plus

Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

As a member of the Specialist Employment Team, you will improve life opportunities for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, supporting them one-to-one towards their goals in education, training, voluntary work, or paid employment. You will work from our offices, as well as travel to meet individuals in accessible, community locations as well as providing some support virtually to individuals across the UK.

Developing individual action plans, identifying barriers, assisting with overcoming these barriers, and utilising knowledge of local resources and networks to provide appropriate support. Enabling individuals to grow in confidence, ability, and personal effectiveness, you will deliver a range of interventions to support progression in the following areas:

• Social skills / relationships.
• Using community resources and facilities.
• Self-organisation, motivation, and coping abilities.
• Employability skills and preparation towards voluntary work and / or paid employment.
• Increasing confidence and communication skills with the aim of supporting progression.
• Engagement in education and / or job search activities.

This would be achieved through person-centred support, practical assistance, teaching, advice, role modelling, encouragement, and positive feedback. You will be involved in facilitating job clubs, group activities, linking with education, as well as other objectives depending on an individual's requirements.

• Experience in supporting people with additional needs e.g., autism, mental health, and Learning Disabilities, ideally in a similar role.
• Ability to be proactive, self-motivated, and resilient.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and are experienced in communicating outcomes.
• Skilled in working with people at all levels, including jobseekers, professionals, and parents/carers.
• Ability to support individuals in the workplace as a job coach where necessary, provide advocacy, and work effectively with employers.

• Institute of Employability Professionals Membership
• 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough
• BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Refer-a-Friend cash reward scheme
• Glo Save access (financial wellbeing & savings support)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development
• A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day