Gateshead Autism Hub Co-ordinator - Daisy Chain Project

Daisy Chain Project
Daisy Chain Project
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Gateshead, United Kingdom

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Tom O´Connor

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Gateshead Autism Hub Co-ordinator
Do you have experience working with and providing support to the families of autistic and neurodivergent individuals?

Do you have up to date knowledge of autism and neurodiversity, including a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by autistic people and their families?

Are you passionate about providing the families of autistic people living in the Gateshead area with high quality and easily accessible support?


Job brief
Hours-18.5 hours per week (Fixed term until 30th June 2025)

Salary-£25,000 per annum (pro rata)


Key Tasks

  • Coordinate and deliver monthly dropin sessions to families across the Gateshead area in identified Family Hub venues.
  • Provide an element of bespoke support for families whose child is autistic, whether diagnosed or not.
  • Develop and facilitate support group, both virtually and face to face to families who require support, advice and guidance relating to their child.
  • Provide a warm, welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for parents and carers to build relationships with both professionals and other parents/carers, to ensure effective support, share information and strategies, and reduce isolation.
  • Take a lead role in the safeguarding of children and young people ensuring that best practice is adhered to at all times and that safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant organisations and professionals to ensure the local provision meets the needs of the families and that you have a current knowledge of all services and support networks in the locality for referral and signposting.
  • Provide line management, mentorship, coaching and support to any additional staff and volunteers working within the service, in accordance with Daisy Chains management structure.
  • Work closely with the Senior Services Manager to continuously upskill and develop staff and volunteers, and ensure a high standard of service is maintained at all times.
  • Review and ensure case work and records are of high quality and upto date within the service, and complete reports and case studies as required.
  • Work with the Senior Services Manager to ensure the service is on track to reach targets and provide effective data for reporting and monitoring purposes.
  • Ensure you maintain a broad and up to date knowledge of developments in neurodevelopmental disorders, including effective strategies, resources, techniques and research.
  • Build and maintain trusting relationships with families in order to identify the key issues which are relevant to them, and ensure the service is meeting these needs.
  • Ensure the voice of the neurodivergent community and their families are heard and play an active role in reviewing and evaluating the service.

Additional responsibilities:


  • Comply with the Charities Health and Safety policy in all employment practices
  • Maintain the integrity of the Daisy Chain brand in all internal and external communications
  • Maintain a proactive approach to your role and responsibilities along with a commitment to contribute and maintain the positive working ethos within the Charity
  • Maintain working knowledge of the policies and regulations governing the Charity
  • Ensure attendance at staff meetings as required
  • Undertake any training and development deemed necessary for the pursuance of the post
  • Work in a way that contributes to the continuous improvement of the Charitys services and embraces the organisations quality initiatives
  • Any other duties from time to time, commensurate with the level of the post
  • An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
This job outline is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post.

It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, while some variation can be expected in particular duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.


Person Specification

Experience

  • Experience of delivering support services for families, children & young people with autism and Neurodevelopmental differences E, A&I
  • Experience of working flexibly and advising on a range of bespoke support strategies to meet the needs of diverse individuals. E, A&I
  • Training & experience as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, or significant safeguarding experience E, A&T
  • Experience of working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Neurodevelopmental differences E, A&I
  • Experience of multiagency working E, A
  • Experience of managing challenging situations and an ability to remain calm, objective and proactive when faced with complex cases, including safeguarding E, A&I
  • Experience of providing mentorship and coaching to others within a work place environment D, A
  • Experience of managing project targets D, A

Qualifications

  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g. autism, psychology, education, health & social care)
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