Specialist Adult Adhd Advisor - Ruislip, United Kingdom - Centre for ADHD & Autism Support

Centre for ADHD & Autism Support
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Ruislip, United Kingdom

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PLEASE NOTE AN APPLICATION FORM AND COVER LETTER WILL BE REQUIRED, AND THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

We are delighted to be recruiting for a specialist Adult ADHD advisor, for our busy, happy centre in Eastcote, NW London. Find out more about us on our website, adhdandautism. org
Although the role states home working as an option, this would be in the form of blended working.

There is an expectation that the postholder will spend around 60% of their hours in the offices in Eastcote and that they will be able to undertake face to face work with clients across Harrow.

Note the salary listed is a full time equivalent salary, so actual salary will vary depending on hours agreed.


Specialist Adult ADHD Advisor Wanted:
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of neurodivergent people? Do you believe in creating inclusive communities? If yes, then you may be just who we are looking for

CAAS is looking for a Specialist Adult ADHD Advisor to join our teams providing support to adults, families and young people, pre or post
- diagnosis, in Harrow and Hillingdon.

Hours:
around 18 hours per week

Terms:
One year fixed term contract, with potential to extend

Additional project work may be available on an ad-hoc basis. Flexible hours, evening and weekend work may be required, and the work pattern may vary each week.


Location:

CAAS offices / Home Based


Full Job Description can be found on our website, but key elements of the role are:

To provide information, advice, and support to ADHD adults in Harrow, aiming to improve quality of life and develop ADHD-aware communities.

To signpost to other avenues of support, and to facilitate groups online and in-house.


To develop and improve our ADHD training materials and deliver training to professionals in other organisations to improve their awareness of ADHD and their understanding of the reasonable adjustments that can be made.


Key Responsibilities - Supporting ADHD Adults
Provide one-to-one ad hoc, tailored support for pre-and post-diagnosis (with the support to be co-produced by the service user).

This support may include, but is not limited to:


  • Maintain a publicfacing ADHD Resource Board.
  • Deliver an Understanding my ADHD 6week Course.
  • Facilitate twicemonthly ADHD Groups
  • Facilitate Parent and Carers Support group.
  • Facilitate Coffee Connect social group for ADHD and autistic adults.

Key Responsibilities - Liaison, Consultation and Training
Build networks within the local authority, particularly health, social care, social prescribers and existing voluntary sector providers.

Ensure CAAS has appropriate links with statutory and voluntary organisations in Harrow, attending meetings where appropriate.


Keep abreast of national and local trends and developments affecting ADHD adults and identify opportunities to promote awareness of their needs and the development of appropriate services and support.

Develop our training materials, through the use of best practice language and strategies, develop relationships to support the marketing of our ADHD delivery offer, and personalise and facilitate ADHD training to the local community


Key Responsibilities - Organisational
To provide written reports as required by professional agencies and CAAS.

Assist in promoting the organisation's services.

Attend regular supervision sessions.

To ensure the monitoring requirements for the project are met.

To provide regular progress reports to the Adult Service Manager.

To comply with such policies/procedures, guidelines and codes of practice as laid down by CAAS and the Law.


Other Responsibilities
To carry out other tasks appropriate to the post and as agreed with the Adult Service Manager.

To actively participate and undertake training and development of self and others.

Please note job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities within the scope of the role.


Person Specification - Essential
Experience/knowledge of working with ADHD people (adults).

Experience/knowledge of the challenges facing ADHD people (adults).

Knowledge/awareness of reasonable adjustments, strategies, and coping mechanisms to support ADHD people's needs.

Qualified facilitator / demonstratable experience in facilitating groups and delivering training.

Strong organisational skills with great time management.

There is a heavy demand for the personal organisation of your workload and managing appointments, and you will need to be able to manage a diverse workload with competing demands.

Strong and confident communication skills and an ability to represent the organisation internally and externally (via in-person meetings, phone calls, written communications etc.)

Ability to develop relationships with relevant statutory and voluntary sector bodies.

Ability to monitor work.

Good oral and written skills and the ability to write and prese
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