Culture, Communities and Development Lead
Description
Job Title: Culture & Community Development Lead
Location: Manchester based, working across the North.
Hours: Part Time 18.5 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Salary range: £10000.50 to £11500 pa depending on skills and experience (FTE £20001 to £23000 pa)
Job Reference: NORTH292
Who we are:
We are the leading UK charity for people with autism and their families. We
provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a
better world for people with autism. We are proud of the difference we make.
Who we are looking for:
Individuals who have 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.
You will be working within a range of services which are directed by the CCD Manager. You will be able to work flexibly to meet the diverse needs and priorities of internal and external services, from developing established training programmes to co-ordinating and delivering community support services.
The successful applicant will also be required to undertake additional roles and responsibilities as and when required. These include Triad assessments, assisting with tender writing, Person Centred Planning and Behaviour Support Planning.
Driver Essential
Where will you be working
You will work across the North of England and will be based in Manchester.
Hours of work
Part time 18.5 Hours per week
What we can offer you
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including Autism specific interventions and NAS conference opportunities
• Reflective supervision, mentoring and coaching
• 24 hour access to online training
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits(e.g. childcare voucher and cycle to work schemes)
• Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance counselling programme
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Career progression opportunities
How to apply
• To request an application form please contact the HR team on 01254 881047
• 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.
For more information about this job please contact Wendy Atkinson, Culture Communities and Development Manager on 0161 945 0040
Closing Date: Sunday 14 August 2016
Interviews: Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 August 2016
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 or Asperger syndrome.
The NAS 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer.