Specialisterne NI
Location
Belfast | United Kingdom
Job description
We currently have exciting new opportunities for Autism and Neurodiversity Consultants to join our school and/or employability teams in supporting neurodivergent people, as they connect and learn from each other, and start out on and progress in careers.
We currently have exciting new opportunities for Autism and Neurodiversity Consultants to join our school and/or employability teams in supporting neurodivergent people, as they connect and learn from each other, and start out on and progress in careers.
Specialisterne NIis a not-for-private-profit community interest company, which supports autistic and neurodivergent people to get ready for, secure, sustain and progress in careers. As part of the international Specialisterne network, which has been established for 20 years and which spans 26 countries, we partner with leading employers internationally to work towards the goal of one million careers for autistic people and people with other neurodivergent conditions.
Due to continued growth and new business we currently have exciting opportunities for Autism and Neurodiversity Consultantsto join our school and/or employability teams in supporting autistic and neurodivergent people, as they connect and learn from each other, and start out on and progress in careers. Autism and Neurodiversity Consultant roles are fulltime, fixed term contracts which are currently to 30 September 2024 (schools roles), and to 31 March 2025 (employability/ adult roles).
The Role
The aim of this role is to support participants, who are neurodivergent young people or adults, to feel more confident, experience reduced attitudinal and communication barriers and help participants feel more ready to meet employers, education, and training providers. In our schools team, the role involves travelling to schools to deliver sessions where autistic young people connect with each other. In our adult teams, you will connect with an exciting employer mentor network, many of whom are neurodivergent, who will inform the programme curriculum, ensuring participant’s learning pathways are relevant to their chosen career, and who will provide learning opportunities for participants.
Our successful candidates will also support our neurodivergent community to connect with and learn from each other through shared interests, so that participants feel more connected and confident, and improve wellbeing. This role will provide ongoing learning opportunities on Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, or Tourette’s Syndrome and how to best support neurodivergent people.
Essential Criteria
Study in a relevant subject area at undergraduate degree or post graduate level (this includes currently studying or completed) e.g. Atypical Development, Psychology, Education, Sensory Integration, subject areas related to Autism, ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia. Other subject areas will also be considered in terms of relevance.
Previous experience in and knowledge of Autism
Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
Ability to manage and organise your workload
A driving licence or ability to travel to various locations across Belfast when required.
Desirable Criteria
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of Autism.
Previous experience in and knowledge of one or more of the following: ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia.
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia.
Experience in supporting children, young people, or adults on the Autistic Spectrum or who have ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, or Dyslexia, to achieve the changes they want
Experience in supporting people in small groups
Experience in documentation of work according to quality standards.
To apply for this position, please forward an up-to-date C.V. clearly outlining how you meet the above criteria, to Sharon Didrichsen, Managing Director, by email: [email protected], before the closing date of: 22 March 2024
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£23k - £28k per annum
