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.
What we can offer you:
1. Auto-enrolled pension scheme
2. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
3. Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
4. Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, shopping discounts etc)
5. Healthcare Cash Plan
6. Life Assurance
7. A portfolio of salary sacrifice and other flexible benefits at reduced costs
8. 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 along side a transdisciplinary team to support our children through use of universal, targeted and specialist interventions.
Your qualities:
9. Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people
10. Good listeners, able to report and record information accurately
11. Team players, able to work independently with little support as required
12. Resilient, able to work proactively with challenging behaviour
13. Willing and able to provide personal care to individuals
14. Individuals who value diversity, health and safety and are committed to safe working practices
Hours of work:
35 hours per week
How to apply: