Autism Outreach Worker

Additional Information

Location: Derry/Londonderry

Hours : Part - Time (14 hours per week)

Autism Outreach Worker

Positive Futures is positive about people. We transform peoples lives every day. We support people who have a learning disability, acquired brain injury and autism. The bottom line is this: wonderful things can and do happen when people get the right support, at the right time, from the right people.

What does an Autism Outreach Worker do? Put simply, your job is to support children and young people with an autism to take part in activities which meet their needs and aspirations.

To help you to do this, you will:

• Receive a full and paid induction
• Spend time getting to know the children and young people you are supporting
• Learn how best to support them
• Work as part of a dedicated team to provide support

You dont need formal qualifications, but you do need to be kind, patient, and have a sense of fun.

About The Role

About this role

Positive Futures Autism Outreach Service (AOS) seeks to offer support to families who have a child or young person who has autism. Much of this is practical support to enable the child or young person to take part in social activities within their community e.g. after school clubs, youth groups, crafts and sports however we also work hard to help each to build sustainable relationships with their peers. Additionally, we offer advice and support to enable parents connect with other supports available to them and to access key information they need to as well as provide practical support to siblings.

Main Responsibilities

• Liaise with families of children and young people supported to co-ordinate, plan and evaluate activities.
• Assist in the process of compiling and reviewing Risk Assessments concerning children and young people, activities and venues, and Person-Centred Plans
• Complete all records on an ongoing basis e.g. Learning Logs, Risk Assessments relating to venues and people supported, team meeting minutes etc.
• Promote and encourage the involvement of the people we support in the everyday work of our services and the wider Organisation

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  Supporting children with a diagnosis of Autism age 4-18 years old across Derry/Londonderry area. You will have a caseload of 8 children at any time. Your role will be to complete an initial assessment, plan activities in the community, support the young person to take part in these, set goals and evaluate how these are being met and feedback to Social Workers.

  There may be occasions when the Job Holder is required to fulfil some duties outside of normal working hours and flexibility is therefore essential.

Required Criteria

• Experience of planning, organising and implementing activities for children and young people.
• Six months' experience of supporting children / young people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism in recreational activities in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Full valid UK Driving Licence to fulfil the needs of the role

Skills Needed

About The Company

Founded in 1995, Positive Futures has spent 30 years supporting people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury and autism to live full, meaningful lives as valued members of their communities across Northern Ireland.

At Positive Futures, we foster a culture of respect, innovation and empowerment. We believe in putting people firstboth those we support and our staff. We create environments where colleagues feel valued, where ideas for improvement are welcomed, and where continuous learning is encouraged. We support staff to grow professionally and personally, and we emphasise collaboration, listening and trust. Working with us means being part of a team that genuinely cares, is proactive in shaping futures and embraces the possibility in every situation.

With services and teams located across Northern Ireland, we continue to work alongside individuals, families and communities to create opportunities, break down barriers and transform lives.

Company Culture

Our Values

P eople First -Our people are at the heart of everything we do

O pportunities - We seek out opportunities that enrich lives and empower people

S ustainability - We strive for positive social, economic and environmental benefits for now and in the future

I nnovation - We embrace creativity and continuous learning to reimagine and refine our unique person-centred support.

T enacious - We don't give up - we believe in making the impossible, possible

I nclusion - Our staff and people we support are our strength, we listen and learn together

V alue for Money - Delivering impactful, life changing results with efficiency and integrity

E xpertise - We look beyond limitations in our pursuit of excellence

Company Benefits

Our Staff and people we support are our strength and our people are at the heart of everything we do, those are not just our values it's who we are.

Working at Positive Futures means doing work that matters - and being supported by people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing. We want you to feel valued, encouraged and set up to thrive, both in and outside of your role. Thats why our benefits are built around one simple idea: when youre supported, you can make an even bigger difference to the people we support.

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Sabbatical leave, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Bereavement leave

Salary

£12.71 - £13.12 per hour

Benefits:
Vacation, Paid time off Paid sick days Retirement plan and/or pension Employee development programs Sabbatical leave Referral bonus

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