Adult Autism Support Lead; Tees Valley

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic and neurodivergent individuals? Do you have the knowledge, skills, and dedication to provide high-quality, accessible support to autistic adults? If so, we want to hear from you!

Daisy Chain is looking for enthusiastic and experienced individuals to join our team as Adult Autism Support Leads
. In this role, you will deliver tailored support to autistic young people and adults (16+) through psychoeducation, one-to-one, and small group sessions.

We offer a comprehensive training package, ongoing supervision, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment where no two days are the same. Join us and be part of a service that empowers autistic individuals to thrive.

Hours – 37.5 hours per week – Fixed term until the end of March 2027 (with possible extension subject to additional funding)

Daisy Chain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Please note that if enough applications are received, we will close the job early, please ensure you apply as soon as possible

As part of a new team, and under the guidance of the Service Manager
, you will provide high-quality and accessible support to autistic young people and adults across the Tees Valley. This service, commissioned by NENC ICB, will accept referrals from individuals with a formal autism diagnosis as well as those on the waiting list for assessment.

• Deliver a bespoke package of psychoeducation, 1:1 and group support to autistic young people and adults.
• Maintain and develop an up-to-date knowledge of local service provision across the region for appropriate signposting and referrals.
• Engage with adults that are hard to reach in order to ensure that they are able to access the support that they need.
• Support the Service Manager to develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders across the region and work in partnership with these organisations to effectively deliver the programme.
• Build and maintain positive, trust-based relationships with autistic young people/adults, in order to identify the key issues which are relevant to them.
• Contribute towards the protection of individuals from abuse by adhering to Daisy Chain’s Child and At Risk Adults Safeguarding policies at all times.
• Ensure the service is flexible and adapts to meet the needs of the neurodivergent community.
• Ensure the voice of neurodivergent young people and adults are heard and play an active role in reviewing and evaluating the service.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained and that Daisy Chain’s GDPR Policy is adhered to at all times.
• Ensure effective and accurate recording and reporting systems in line with Daisy Chain’s procedures.
• Undertake administrative tasks necessary for the efficient and effective delivery of the key responsibilities in this role.

• Comply with the Charities’ Health and Safety policy in all employment practices.
• Maintain the integrity of the Daisy Chain brand in all internal and external communications.
• Work in ways, which promote equality of opportunity, participation and responsibility.
• Maintain a proactive approach to your role and responsibilities along with a commitment to contribute and maintain the positive working ethos within the Charity.
• Ensure attendance at staff meetings.
• Undertake any training and development deemed necessary within the post.
• Any other duties from time to time, commensurate with the level of the post

This job outline is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, while some variation can be expected in duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.

Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, and share our Company values of Passionate, Inclusive, Empowering, Ambitious, Open and Innovative. If you have worked in a similar setting before all the better, but most importantly we are looking for people who share our ethos of…