Realise Futures Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NZ Salary: £13,208 per annum Hours: 18 hours per week Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 0484 Location/Base: Diss and the surrounding areas, home based. Join Realise Futures CIC as an Autism Support Coach and Empower Autistic Adults Across Norfolk to Thrive. Are you passionate about supporting autistic adults to live more independently, confidently, and connected to their communities? Do you want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation that blends social impact with professional development? Realise Futures CIC is a vibrant social enterprise committed to improving the wellbeing, mental health, and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people. We deliver employment, training, and wellbeing services that make a real difference, while contributing to thriving local economies. We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive Autism Support Coach to join our Employment and Inclusion Support team. This role is part of the Norfolk Adult Autism Short-Term Support Service, offering tailored, time-limited support to autistic adults to help reduce the need for formal social care assessments. You will: deliver person-centred coaching to autistic adults in Diss and the surrounding areas help individuals overcome barriers to accessing services, community activities, employment, and learning create and manage coaching plans with SMART objectives and progression pathways facilitate group and individual coaching sessions in community settings build relationships with local services and stakeholders to support holistic outcomes promote peer support groups and contribute to service development Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding and GDPR standards. You will have: experience working with autistic adults and/or people with learning disabilities a Level 2 qualification in IAG, Coaching, Mentoring, Teaching – or equivalent experience strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills the ability to work independently and flexibly across Norfolk confidence in using MS Office and managing service documentation knowledge of local services and labour market information is a plus. Why Join Us? make a difference: Help individuals achieve personal goals and improve wellbeing grow professionally: Access continuous training and development work flexibly: Enjoy autonomy and variety in a mobile, community-based role inclusive culture: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage male candidates to apply to help balance representation in our team safeguarding commitment: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join a team that’s transforming lives through empathy, innovation, and opportunity. To find out more For a full copy of the job description please visit our website For more information, please email our Service Manager on helen.busson@realisefutures.org Please note that internal candidates will be given preference for redeployment opportunities. About us: The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal and government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through three company departments, Learning Coaching and Advice, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential. As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability. Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including: flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow) performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process 45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute) an Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team an Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM 25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays) additional day of paid leave around your birthday additional paid wellbeing day 3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service an additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures a disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence a confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders a Cycle to Work scheme an occupational pension scheme. How to apply To apply, please visit our website and complete the online application form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button on the advert. Job Ref: 111-25. Closing date: 1 pm, 12 December 2025. Interview date: 19 December 2025. Please ensure you are available for these dates, before applying. If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the Application Form, please email: recruitment@realisefutures.org Realise Futures CIC A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in three divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential. Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.