Job Introduction
Autism Anglia is a long-established charity in East Anglia, whose aim is to support and enhance the lives of the autistic community. We have services in various locations to support children and adults, provide autism training, and a fundraising department and Welfare Rights department dedicated to achieving the best result for the autistic community.
Autism Anglia’s gold standard ASD Diagnostic Service has been established since October 2019.
- Location: Autism Anglia, 59 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1QF
- Hours: 3-6 hours per week
- Salary: Voluntary role (you will be paid for any out of pocket expenses)
The service is expanding and there is a need to support report writing, gathering enhanced information relating to recommendations, and some elements of proof reading. Potentially, there will be other administration required handling enquiries and analysing screen results to support the current apprentice. This role would benefit from someone who has personal background with autism, sensitivity to a range of client circumstances, and good writing skills.
This support will help us to positively impact the lives of adults with autism supporting their diagnostic journey and providing high quality timely interactions and information
The Role:
- Responding to client enquiries and requests for information from other external sources;
- Use of the charity’s database, file management and spreadsheets to record recommendation information;
- Administrate the pre-diagnostic screening process;
- Ensuring client receives timely and accurate information;
- Working within the team to deliver high quality support;
- Provide input to manager to monitor work progress or escalate issues.
- To be familiar with all of Autism Anglia’s policies and procedures, especially those relating to Safeguarding.
Applications are welcome from candidates with the following:
- Experience within diagnostics and/or psychology
- Students completing or have completed degree in subject matter looking for experience within Diagnostic
- Have previously undertaken an Undergraduate degree
- Previous experience, or Qualification/training in ASD or similar
To apply:
If you have a genuine passion for teaching and providing excellent education to all, your outstanding future at Doucecroft School could be moments away. Apply now by clicking on the link below or contact Jenny Walshe on 01206 577 678 OR email Recruitment@autism-anglia.org.uk to arrange a confidential discussion.
Autism Anglia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Autism Anglia is positive about inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals who can meet the requirements of the job position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to support them.