Children, Young People and Adults Coordinator

**About Resources for Autism**

Resources for Autism’s vision is a world where people with autism are able to live fulfilling lives, with equal chances to those of their non autistic peers. For over 27 years, we have provided practical support for autistic people and for those who love and care for them. From 1:1 support to group activities, therapy sessions, from parent and sibling groups to holiday play schemes, we aim to give those whom we support a better and happier life.

As an organisation, we pride ourselves on our openness, commitment to our community, and supporting each other. Many of us enjoy the benefits of flexible working, and our staff turnover is remarkably low - which some attribute to being part of a productive, supportive, non-political and warm working culture.

Our practice as an organisation is founded on the fundamental ethos of acceptance for an individual exactly as they are and from that place we work with their environment (be it parents, teachers, professional networks) in order to ensure the individual is appropriately understood and supported to be the best version of themselves they could ever be. We do not see an individual’s behaviour as challenging per se but we see their behaviour as challenging services. Our aim goes beyond developing resilient parents or resilient children but to creating resilient services that are aware and inclusive of neurodivergence.

**Our aims of the Service**

The role of the_Coordinator _is a key one within the West Midlands region, responsible for delivering and shaping services, coordinating provisions within our children’s and adult service. As part of the role, you will be supporting the development of services and supporting the group leaders to ensure effective running of sessions.

The aim for the children and adult services is to mirror the wider organisational mission of providing safe, fun and meaningful support that enable personal development. We introduce children and adult to new, creative and stimulating experiences and all we do should encourage social interaction, communication and personal development and build self-confidence. We provide this support by ensuring our staff are trained, meet the highest safeguarding expectations and are encouraged to develop and upskill throughout their career with Resources for Autism.

**The role**:
The full-time role will be a combination of co-ordinating adult groups (2 days a week) and play and youth groups (3 days a week) within Birmingham and Walsall region.

**Duties**:

- To support all staff to offer the highest quality of autism specific support. To make sure you always hold and model this high standard.
- To provide line management support and supervision to children and adult group leaders to build a strong and cohesive team where staff are appropriately supervised, supported and held accountable.
- To do quality visits by visiting groups to improve the practice provided there.
- To monitor and plan transitions and allocations for children, young people and adults.
- To manage the referrals and waiting list of children, young people and adult services.
- To support with the running and managing of play schemes throughout the year.
- To monitor timetables and planning to a high standard providing feedback and suggestions to leaders.
- To be involved in setting up new projects from conception to evaluation.
- To represent RfA at Case Conferences or Reviews or CPAs and other formal meetings advocating on behalf of our users as required.
- Work with the wider Resources for Autism Team including behaviour support manager, workers, coordinators, and workforce.
- To work in partnership with co-ordinators and colleagues to ensure consistency of service
- To report and monitor safeguarding and whistle blowing as and when needed
- You should be prepared to step in to lead or key work in groups in an emergency.
- To be up to date on legislation and opportunities in the wider context
- To troubleshoot and support with any challenges that may arise within groups.
- To keep data, monitoring and evaluation for all services you provide
- Contribute actively towards an honest/trusting work environment in the office, managing conflict skilfully and ensuring cohesion, unity and consistency of message to front line staff.
- To contribute actively towards shaping the future strategic direction of RFA, taking part/ leading in different work streams as necessary and acting as a role model of the organisation’s values of acceptance, respect and tolerance.

**Confidentiality**

You will have access to confidential information concerning staff, families and other users and you will ensure the highest levels of confidentiality are maintained at all times.

**Person Specification**:
We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to autism and the work that Resources for Autism is doing.

To be non-judgemental and communicate effectively with all colleagues at RfA: senior staff, colleagues,