Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000
Hours Available: 37 Hours per week
Location/ Base: Home base with travel in Norfolk
The Autism Support Coach role sits within the Learning Coaching & Advice department. The overall objective of the service is to provide time-limited support to autistic adults to prevent, reduce, and delay the number of autistic adults needing a formal social care assessment.
Autism Norfolk team are seeking applications from everyone but wishes to encourage applications from male candidates on the basis that they are underrepresented in the team to address this and be proportionate.
The post holder will deliver a person-centred approach, providing a bridge for participants to break down barriers in accessing other services to achieve their desired outcomes.
Realise Futures is committed to offering continuous training and development to all colleagues and recognises the importance of investing in an individual’s growth and professional development.
Requirements:
Driving license required. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
About us:
The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal & government funded public services.
We provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential. As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability.
Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Employee Benefits:
Flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)
Performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process
45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)
Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team
Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.
25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
Additional day of paid leave around your birthday
Additional paid wellbeing day
3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service
An additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures
Disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence
A confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family
Trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Occupational pension scheme
Application Process:
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and/or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Interview Date: Thursday 3rd April 2025
How to apply: Click the link to our website below and hit the Apply Now button on the vacancy post.
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For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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