We are a small charity, with most staff working part-time.
We offer sector-comparable salaries, a positive working environment and a commitment to the personal growth and development of our employees.
When we have vacancies they will be advertised on this website.
Autism Berkshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of autistic children, young people and and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Due to the nature of our services, successful candidates for a number of posts will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
- Please note that Autism Berkshire requests no contact from agencies or media sales in relation to any vacancies advertised on this page.
Current Vacancies
Helpline Adviser & Adult Autism Mentor
The role
Autism Berkshire provides the Berkshire Adult Autism Support Service to help autistic/neurodivergent adults in the county, and their parents/family carers, on behalf of the NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and has a vacancy for a part-time Helpline Adviser & Adult Autism Mentor.
Knowledge and experience of autism and neurodivergence is essential for this role. The postholder will advise and support autistic adults who have are self-diagnosed, waiting for assessment or have a diagnosis, helping them to access health, education, community, and other services throughout Berkshire.
We welcome applications from people who have volunteered in similar roles.
The role is home-based but the successful applicant will need access to a car and to be able to travel to locations across Berkshire to support clients and attend face-to-face problem-solving & advice meet-ups and other meetings.
The post is offered on the basis of 15 hours of work per week on a contract basis, at a rate of £13.25 per hour, plus holiday pay, for a fixed term until October 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal, subject to funding.
How to Apply
- Click here to download the job description and person specification.
- Click here to complete our online job application form.
Please note that we require all applicants to complete our application form – CVs will not be accepted.
An informal discussion about the role and the adult support service, prior to application, is strongly encouraged. If interested in taking up this offer, please contact our chief executive Jane Stanford-Beale at ceo@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 07795 807249.
All applications must be received by noon on Monday, April 27, but may be closed early if enough suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be held in Reading on Wednesday, April 29.
Expected start date
The expected start date is ASAP.
Trustees
Autism Berkshire always welcomes interest from potential volunteer trustees to help guide its work delivering a wide range of advice, support, training and leisure activities throughout the county.
We want to hear from people who have a personal commitment to making a difference to the lives of autistic people and their families and the drive and enthusiasm to take the charity forward, including autistic adults, parents/carers of autistic children, young people and adult, and professionals with business skills, management experience and understanding of charities.
Anyone who would like to know more about what the role involves should contact our chief executive officer Jane Stanford-Beale on 07795 807249 or email ceo@autismberkshire.org.uk
Click here to download a role description for the post of Autism Berkshire trustee.
Click here to open the online nomination form.
