Community Advisor - Flourish, A Whole Family Approach
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,869 i £33,039 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Kirkcaldy, Fife |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Ecruit |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Community Advisor - Flourish, A Whole Family Approach - CA Kirkcaldy UK |
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Community Advisor – Flourish, A Whole Family Approach
Location: Based in Kirkcaldy / Community Outreach within Fife
Part-time: 26hrs per week; flexibility required to be available for evening work
Reference: SA798
Temporary, Fixed Term until March 2026
Salary: Starting at £30,869 pro rata, rising to £31,278 pro rata after probation. Opportunity to progress to £33,039 pro rata.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of neurodivergent children and their families? Do you have experience supporting children and young people, and are you ready to help deliver vital services in Fife?
The Role:
We are seeking a new Community Advisor to join our team at the Fife One Stop Shop. This role will focus specifically on supporting the delivery and expansion of our Flourish Programme, a vital part of Our Minds Matter, funded by Fife Health and Social Care Partnership. The programme supports the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Fife, with a special focus on neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Flourish aims to provide increased support to parents and carers of young people up to 26 years old, who have neurodevelopmental differences.
Within this role you will work alongside the One Stop Shop Senior Community Advisor and wider stakeholders to;
Provide information, advice, support and guidance to neurodivergent children and young people, families, and interested professionals.
Offer direct support through the Flourish Programme, working closely with families and carers.
Deliver and facilitate a range of opportunities to neurodivergent children and young people and their parents and carers.
Maintain accessible resources for those involved in the programme.
Promote awareness of the needs of neurodivergent children and young people and their families within the local community.
Collaboratively identify areas of development to ensure neurodivergent children and young people and their family’s needs are met.
The successful candidate:
Has lived experience and / or practical knowledge of autism
Experience working with children and young people, particularly in Early Years or Youth Work.
Have experience of supporting complex situations where a person may be experiencing heightened levels of distress or confusion.
Understands autism across the lifespan and is familiar with the challenges faced by autistic people and their families.
Active listening skills and able to respond empathetically.
Ability to translate complex theoretical knowledge into accessible and practical advice.
Ability to work in a diverse range of environments to deliver and facilitate support appropriate to the needs of different audiences, such as autistic people, or parents and carers.
Is a team player and able to manage their own workload.
View the full Job Description HERE
Scottish Autism offers you:
32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
Discount platform
Employee Assistance Programme.
Read more about our colleague benefits HERE
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Scottish Autism cover the costs of your PVG membership.
Closing Date: 3rd July
Interview Dates: 10th & 11th July between 10am – 1pm.
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.
Registered charity number is SC009068
Location: Based in Kirkcaldy / Community Outreach within Fife
Part-time: 26hrs per week; flexibility required to be available for evening work
Reference: SA798
Temporary, Fixed Term until March 2026
Salary: Starting at £30,869 pro rata, rising to £31,278 pro rata after probation. Opportunity to progress to £33,039 pro rata.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of neurodivergent children and their families? Do you have experience supporting children and young people, and are you ready to help deliver vital services in Fife?
The Role:
We are seeking a new Community Advisor to join our team at the Fife One Stop Shop. This role will focus specifically on supporting the delivery and expansion of our Flourish Programme, a vital part of Our Minds Matter, funded by Fife Health and Social Care Partnership. The programme supports the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Fife, with a special focus on neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Flourish aims to provide increased support to parents and carers of young people up to 26 years old, who have neurodevelopmental differences.
Within this role you will work alongside the One Stop Shop Senior Community Advisor and wider stakeholders to;
Provide information, advice, support and guidance to neurodivergent children and young people, families, and interested professionals.
Offer direct support through the Flourish Programme, working closely with families and carers.
Deliver and facilitate a range of opportunities to neurodivergent children and young people and their parents and carers.
Maintain accessible resources for those involved in the programme.
Promote awareness of the needs of neurodivergent children and young people and their families within the local community.
Collaboratively identify areas of development to ensure neurodivergent children and young people and their family’s needs are met.
The successful candidate:
Has lived experience and / or practical knowledge of autism
Experience working with children and young people, particularly in Early Years or Youth Work.
Have experience of supporting complex situations where a person may be experiencing heightened levels of distress or confusion.
Understands autism across the lifespan and is familiar with the challenges faced by autistic people and their families.
Active listening skills and able to respond empathetically.
Ability to translate complex theoretical knowledge into accessible and practical advice.
Ability to work in a diverse range of environments to deliver and facilitate support appropriate to the needs of different audiences, such as autistic people, or parents and carers.
Is a team player and able to manage their own workload.
View the full Job Description HERE
Scottish Autism offers you:
32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
Discount platform
Employee Assistance Programme.
Read more about our colleague benefits HERE
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Scottish Autism cover the costs of your PVG membership.
Closing Date: 3rd July
Interview Dates: 10th & 11th July between 10am – 1pm.
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.
Registered charity number is SC009068