Part Time Family Wellbeing Coordinator . Hybrid role with some travel to sites in Surrey
This is a fixed-term opportunity until April 2026 for 14.5 hours per week
We work directly with parents and carers to provide practical and emotional support to enable the development of their knowledge and understanding, and equip them with the tools they need to be able to support their child’s needs.
We do this by;
Providing autism specific courses and workshops, covering topics such as behaviour, communication and sensory needs.
Providing 1:1 face to face appointments for families of children with more complex needs or whose unique family circumstances require more intensive or ongoing support.
Providing monthly drop ins to enable access to services to families as soon as they need it.
Providing opportunities for families to develop their skills together, and enjoy time together in an autism friendly and supportive environment.
- Please note that this service will work primarily with the parent and care and with the child or young person themselves.
Experience of delivering workshops, training or equivalent to a minimum of 20 individuals is essential. A significant proportion of Family Wellbeing Coordinator time will be spent delivering training.
Experience of working with people on the autism spectrum within a professional capacity.
Experience of working with parents and carers of people on the autism spectrum within a professional capacity.
Understanding and experience of using, applying and adapting autism specific approaches and strategies.
Ability to work in a person-centred way adapting your skills to the needs of the families you will support.
Be independent, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Have a good understanding of Safeguarding issues and responsibilities within your professional capacity.
You will work peripatetically, delivering courses, workshops and other events in community centres, and one to one support in family homes across Surrey. We will allocate smaller areas within Surrey to each Family Support Coordinator where possible to limit the need to travel and enable better engagement with the community.
You will have access to desk and storage space at our Godalming centre, but we will equip and encourage successful candidates to undertake the administrative duties associated with the role remotely (from home). There will be an expectation for the successful applicant to travel around Surrey for face to face delivery/support.
For more information about this job please contact Gemma.Fry@nas.org.uk
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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.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include references and criminal backgrounds
Who We Are
Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation to reflect their needs. We provide autism training and best practice services and want all autistic people to have access to services and support that fully meet their needs. We provide diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences, designed to support all professionals and organisations.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
What We Can Offer You
- Auto-enrolled pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 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 & an Headspace App