Autism West Midlands is a leading charity in the West Midlands for people on the autism spectrum. We use our expertise to enrich the lives of autistic people and those who love and care for them. Our passionate, expert staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, by providing personalised support.
Our Community Services team enables autistic adults, children, and their families to access support within their local community to build resilience, confidence, and skills to actively participate in society.
Where will you be working?
The Green Offer will provide preventative support to adults over 18 who are or have been at risk of hospital admission and are on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR). The service will provide both practical and sensitive support with a specific focus around autism. This will enable people to live more autonomously and help them participate in their community.
The Green Offer has been commissioned by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Provider Collaborative. It will offer a service across both Birmingham and Solihull. The project is initially funded for 18 months. The service will support 65 people per year and will work in conjunction with the Birmingham Pre & Post Diagnosis Service (BPAP) and will focus on supporting individuals in need of more intensive support.
Key aspects of the Autism Specialist Advisor role:
The post holder will need flexibility to work as part of a small team including working outside their normal working hours when required, including evening and weekend work. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.
- Community access- enabling people to access community services through supportive signposting (e.g. advocacy, housing, financial support).
- Autism related support- exploring autistic identity, aspects of autism e.g. sensory needs, communication, developing coping strategies.
- Practical support and planning.
- Listening and exploring self-advocacy.
- Assess needs and devise coproduced support based on the support needs identified by autistic adults
- Organise and facilitate social groups and activities for autistic adults
- Deliver tailored autism awareness training to professionals supporting autistic adults in the community e.g. social workers, NHS workers, community groups (in person or on-line)
- Attend contract review meetings with the Service Manager when required.
- Collate and compile performance information including impact measures and service user feedback to inform contract reporting.
- Positively raise awareness of the needs of autistic adults when opportunities arise and specifically by attending information events and strategic working groups meetings.
- Keep and manage case records securely and dispose of them according to legal requirements and Autism West Midlands policy.
- Work flexibly and be prepared to undertake work outside your normal hours if required for the effective delivery of the service
- Positively promote and raise the profile of autistic people and Autism West Midlands.
- Collect, record and present statistical information by imputing data onto AWM’s cloud-based database (Charity Log).
- Develop positive relationships with local organisations and groups who work with autistic adults.
- Attend and participate in mandatory and relevant training courses as and when required.
For an informal conversation should you wish to know more about the role please contact:
Henry Webster: 077881109486
Faye Chapman: 07512335424
Please send in the personal statement to [email protected]
In return we can offer you:
- £25,115.76 per anuum
- A supportive management team
- Free DBS check paid for by Autism West Midlands
- Extensive training
Deadline: 19th June 2026