Community Advisor

Job Description

Community AdvisorOne Stop Shop Community AdvisorKirkcaldy1 x Part Time22 hours per week1 x Part Time30 hours per weekSalary:£26,100 - £28,000 pro rataRef: SA/80Scottish Autism seeks to promote and provide care, education,supportand opportunities for autistic people of all ages throughout Scotland.Scottish AutismsValuesare:- Collaboration we work with others and value their opinions- Compassion we work with each other and our service users with care and kindness- Change Makers we never standstill,we move positively forward always focussed on quality and being the best- Contribution we love what we do, we never lose sight of our purpose and the difference we make in societyWe arecurrently looking for aCommunityAdvisorto join our existing teamat the Fife One Stop Shop. The service is managed by Scottish Autism and funded by Fifes Health and Social Care partnership.This postwill involve working with the One Stop Shop Service Manager to ensure the delivery of a range of information,adviceand post diagnostic support services for people with autism, families, carers and interested professionals.In this role youwillpromote awareness andunderstanding of the needs of autistic individualsacross the spectrum among professionals and the wider community. You will berequiredtomaintain relevant resources that are accessible and available to One StopShop users andidentifygapsin any information resources and formulate actions to ensure the needs are met.You will deliver andfacilitate a range of programmes to individuals, families and professionalsas directed by the One Stop ShopServiceManager.The successful candidate will havea degree level qualification in health, education or social careorother relevant qualification,along withextensiveknowledge andexperienceofsupportingindividualsacross the autistic spectrum.The ability to demonstratea sound understanding of ASD and related issues are essential to this post. You will have good communication skills and be highly organised. Motivation is required along with the ability to work with limited supervisiontomeetdeadlines.Scottish Autism offers you:- 32 days holiday (which increases with your length of service)- Non-contributory life assurance scheme- Workplace Pension- SA Reward PlatformThis post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check.Scottish Autism is a smoke free organisation.Our aim is to protect the Health and Wellbeing of our employees and the individuals we support by providing asmokefreeenvironment.Closing Date: 5th January 2021Interview Date: 13thJanuary 2021Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision,missionand values.Registered charity number is SC009068Other organisations may call this role Information Advisor, Resourcing Advisor, Customer Service Advisor, Community Engagement Advisor, Communications Advisor, or Programme Facilitator.Webrecruit and Scottish Autism are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way toconduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if youre ready to take your next step as a Community Advisor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.