THE EMPLOYER IS: NEURODIVERSITY UKThis is a challenging and varied role, with the Family Support Officer working to make a positive impact on the lives of autistic children, young people and their families. Offering practical help and emotional support to families experiencing short or long-term difficulties by developing measurable goals and helping the whole family to acquire the skills necessary to achieve them.The role will involve coaching, mentoring and motivating families to enable them to support the needs of their autistic child or young person.
Responsibilities
* Collecting family history.
* Understanding behaviours and discussing any issues within the home.
* Offering support to work through issues.
* Give advice on what reasonable adjustments can be made in the event someone is burnt out from their employment.
* Refer people to other services within the charity, i.e. MTD, Employability, Education.
Skills and Qualifications
* Organisational skills.
* Documentation.
* Using IT programmes.
* Appointment making.
Further Information
The Employer is: NEURODIVERSITY UKJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
Vacancy ID: 1741631
Job Sector: Carers and Support Workers, Childcare and Social Work
Area: Co Down
Location: Comber
Salary: £7.55, £10.00, £12.21 per hour (depending on age)
Contract Type: Temporary
Weekly Hours: 25
Published Date: 31/10/2025
Closing Date: 11/12/2025
Worktime: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 3pm
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