Autistic Adult Support Officer

Overview

Promoting Autistic Community Engagement (PACE) Project This Project is made possible by a grant from the National Lottery and will be funded until December 2030. Applicants who have applied for this position in the past are not eligible to apply again at this time. We are seeking to recruit an Autistic Adult Support Officer (30 hours per week) in the South Eastern Trust area.

• Job Title: Autistic Adult Support Officer
• Salary: £28,598 (pro rata 30 hours per week)
• Hours: 30 hours per week (fixed term contract to December 2030)
• Closing date: Monday 2 March 2026 at 12 noon. Applications should be emailed to
• Interviews: Interviews will take place on Monday 9th March 2026.
• Location: Unit 3, Forestgrove Business Park, Newtownbreda Road, Belfast, BT8 6AW

The PACE Autistic Adults Support Officer (AASO) will work closely with the Autism NI staff team to link newly diagnosed autistic adults to relevant statutory, voluntary and community support services. The AASO will provide autistic adults with signposting, knowledge, support and will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of autistic people, their families and communities.