Communication Support Worker

7 months ago

Stafford, United Kingdom Staffordshire County Council Full time

Job Introduction
We are looking to appoint a part time, Communication Support Worker - Autism Inclusion Team - Trainer (0.4 FTE) as from 08.04.24. Applicants will need to have experience of working with autistic children and have a comprehensive knowledge of autism friendly approaches. The role entails working independently as a trainer in various different settings around the County, and with Teacher and CSW colleagues working in Mainstream settings from Nursery to Post 16, advising/training staff and parents. Occasional cover work with pupils within settings maybe required

This post is has arisen due to the increased requests for awareness training in schools and out in the wider community, including health care providers, public services, activity centres, charity groups etc.

We would also like to be able to broaden AIT’s social media platform.

A current driving licence is essential.

Main Responsibilities
- To provide advice / training regarding Autism strategies and reasonable adjustments and their effective implementation in school, home and other settings.
- To design and develop bespoke packages to respond to specific business needs in relation to the promotion and understanding of Autism
- To work closely with agencies / other professionals to plan support and deliver training in order to promote inclusion and understanding of Autism
- To teach the relevant skills required (which may include individual teaching, support teaching, advisory, preparation of learning materials) ensuring maximum curricular access.
- Through training, ensure the social and emotional needs of the autistic child / young person are appropriately managed by supporting pupils, schools / settings and parents / carers.
- To promote the offer of training and inclusion of autistic children / young people by supporting extra-curricular activities and / or delivery of training (e.g. parents’ groups)
- To promote and build capacity of Autism Inclusion by delivering training to diverse settings and audiences
- Certificate from accredited Autism Awareness training and educated to level 3 equivalent
- Educated to GCSE level C grade or equivalent in Maths and English
- Experience in supporting a child or young person with Autism in either a school /community based setting
- An up to date and advanced knowledge of autism and the three key areas of difference
- Specialist knowledge of Autism skills and strategies used in an education setting
- Experience in delivering training to various stakeholders
- Experience and knowledge of managing social media platforms
- Knowledge of essential SEND legislation
- Effective organisational skills with the ability to plan and meets deadlines
- Effective ICT skills

For more details or an informal chat please contact:
Kate Curzon, Team Lead: Autism Inclusion Team

Tel: 01785 356830

Closing date: 13.03.24

Interview date: 21.03.24

About Staffordshire County Council
**We are no ordinary county council**:
**Our Values**:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

**Our benefits**:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

**Our recruitment process**:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Package Description
Communication Support Worker - Trainer - Autism Inclusion Service - (fixed term contract, part time)

**Salary**: £27,803 - £31,364 per annum (pro rata)

We are looking to appoint a part time Communication Support Worker Autism Inclusion Team - Trainer (0.4 FTE) as from 08.04.24

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