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Who We Are
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children. We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work. We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
This advert is for a full-time role, 35 hours per week. The salary for this is £35,964 - £43,780 per annum.
What We Can Offer You
* Auto-enrolled pension scheme
* 12 weeks holiday per year
* Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
* Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, shopping discounts etc)
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Life Assurance
* A portfolio of salary sacrifice and other flexible benefits at reduced costs
* Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme & a Headspace App
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an occupational therapist who has a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic adults or children on the autism spectrum live the life they choose. This role is based in our school, and you will work alongside a transdisciplinary team to support our children through use of universal, targeted and specialist interventions.
Your Qualities
* Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people
* Good listeners, able to report and record information accurately
* Team players, able to work independently with little support as required
* Resilient, able to work proactively with challenging behaviour
* Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals
* Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practices
Hours Of Work
35 hours per week
How To Apply
* To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
* When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
You can view the Safeguarding Children Policy here.
Information about our Policy and Procedure on employing Ex-offenders can be found here.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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