Navigator Autism Mentor

1 week ago

Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Triple A (All About Autism) Full time £12,000 - £36,000 per year

We're recruiting

We're urgently looking for a part time "Navigator" autism specialist mentor for the West Cumbria area to cover maternity leave

Triple A (All About Autism) is a small Penrith based charity working across Cumbria and North Lancashire supporting and connecting autistic adults. We operate a diverse service portfolio including the Navigator Programme, social groups, post-diagnosis support, inclusion at work and Autism Awareness training delivery.

Job description:

An autism specialist mentoring role in which an individual supports an autistic adult on a one-to-one basis to help them to navigate barriers in their life and to increase their understanding of themselves, their autism journey and what this means for them.

We urgently need to fill this role so applications may close early for the right candidate. Immediate start preferred.

Job Summary:

Navigators work with autistic adults and young people The postholder will be working both as part of a team and on a one-to-one basis, providing support to the referred person. The approach is person-centred, and the aim is an approach that positively impacts their health and wellbeing, whilst supporting them to fulfil their potential and thrive.

The Role:

  • building a supportive and trusting relationship, which involves getting to know each other
  • listening to your mentee and discussing anything that is worrying them or causing them to feel anxious
  • clarifying what your mentee wants to achieve or change in their life
  • planning with them to identify the steps needed to reach their goals
  • encouraging your mentee to think and talk about their hopes for the future
  • talking about any relevant experiences and problems they have overcome
  • discussing and reviewing progress with your mentee on a regular basis
  • work effectively alongside professionals to access ongoing support that the individual is entitled to (Adult Social Care, Mental Health Support, Benefits etc.).
  • establishing appropriate boundaries with the mentee
  • regularly review Navigation with mentee and with Line-Manager

use tools and resources to identify needs of Individual

  • plan and agree an exit strategy for when Navigation comes to an end
  • Providing relief cover for. or collaborating with, other mentors
  • Opportunities to be involved in other projects

Qualifications and experience

Our Navigator mentees come from several different professional backgrounds relevant to the role, essential qualifications are:

  • A good understanding of Autism.
  • An understanding of the principles of Health and Safety.
  • An awareness of safeguarding issues/ procedures and legislation and willingness to undergo mandatory safeguarding training.
  • A good standard of education.
  • Current clear DBS check or willingness to undergo a DBS check before commencing employment.
  • Experience of autism or working with autistic people.
  • A full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential

Necessary personal attributes

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Resilient
  • Ability to work on own initiative to achieve results
  • Calm under pressure
  • Fair
  • Good workload and time management skills
  • Open and compassionate
  • Flexible, problem-solving approach to work and challenges
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to make sure working practices are accessible and inclusive for autistic individuals
  • Passionate about thee work Triple A does and willing to pitch in on other projects
  • We particularly welcome candidates with direct lived experience

Pay: £15 per hour plus travel

Hours: 10 hours per week (Initially for maternity cover) with potential for additional hours

Location: Community based role in the West Cumbria area with occasional travel to Penrith for training and team days.

How to apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role and why you would suit it to

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexitime

Work Location: Remote

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