Specialist Autism Content and Training Officer - Ruislip, United Kingdom - Centre for ADHD & Autism Support

Description

PLEASE NOTE AN APPLICATION FORM AND COVER LETTER WILL BE REQUIRED, AND THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO A DBS CHECK

Following the recent expansion of our Adult Autism services for NW London, we are delighted to be recruiting for a Specialist Autism Training and Content Officer. Find out more about us on our website, adhdandautism. org

Specialist Autism Training and Content Officer Wanted:

• Passionate about autism awareness? Join our team Create training materials, produce user-led content, engage professionals and autistic adults. Help build inclusive communities._

Hours:
around 18 hours per week

Flexible hours, evening and weekend work may be required, and the work pattern may vary each week.

There is an expectation that the postholder will spend around 60% of their hours in the offices in Eastcote and that they will need to undertake face to face work with across NW London.

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


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

• Providing training to professionals, aimed at creating autism aware and supportive communities. Training will be co-produced with autistic adults, and focused on improving understanding of specific areas such as gender or culture. Additional materials will be created with a particular focus on writing and delivering training that is dedicated to key groups of professionals such as GPs, Mental Health staff and Social Care staff. This role will be expected to deliver the training, as well as develop and produce the materials.
• Developing and writing the content needed for our new courses for autistic adults. We are looking to provide resources for those waiting for a diagnosis, for those who are parents or supporters of late diagnosed adults, and for supporters who may themselves have a diagnosis. Our experienced team of Specialist Autism Advisors will be able to support with ideas and recommendations for content, but this role will need to create the resources used in our groups and workshops.
• Improving the provision of our online information resources. We know that we can reach and support more neurodiverse people through our website, by providing information on the conditions, suggesting reasonable adjustment that might be appropriate, and highlighting strategies that might be helpful. To research further information that can support neurodivergent people, to facilitate them in accessing services effectively, and allow them to thrive.

Key Responsibilities - Creating Content

• Create new, and update existing, information and content for autistic people, their families, and the professionals who support them, that is user led, accessible, evidence based and accurate. To include writing and editing written content, for use on the website, as handouts or guides, or in training PowerPoints
• Engage serviceusers in the diversification, development, production and evaluation of CAAS information content, whether it be hosted on the website, within our dedicated training offer, or within group workshops.
• Ensure content complies with our CAAS branding, and support with the creation of additional branded materials and templates for use across the organisation.
• Identify options for, and deliver content in a range of mediums, for example through the use of short video clips or graphics.

Key Responsibilities - Training

• Develop our training materials, through the use of best practice language and strategies, develop relationships to support the marketing of our delivery offer, and personalise and facilitate training for the local community
• Undertake the tasks necessary to facilitate a smooth training session, such as organising booking forms, sourcing and booking speakers, ensuring appropriate room and tech etc.
• Build networks within the local authority, particularly health, social care, social prescribers and existing voluntary sector providers to encourage uptake of the free training available to them
• Support in the creation of a commercial, profitable training division for CAAS, through marketing and responsive liaison with those who make enquiries and through effective delivery of our commercial training materials
• Review and update our commercial training materials, to ensure consistent branding and attractive, appropriate content.
• Keep up to date with best practice in training and autism sectors to support appropriate, innovative and relevant training.

Key Responsibilities - Organisational

• Assist in promoting the organisation's services.
• To ensure effective evaluation of the information and content provided, and on the training sessions created and delivered, use the feedback to improve our delivery, and report on the impact of the services provided to our funders
• To provide regular progress reports to the Adult Service Manager.
• To comply w