Work with us
We are values-driven organisation committed to working with children, young people and adults with an autism diagnosis and/or a learning disability and helping the to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
Current roles
Operations Manager
Fixed term: July 2026 – July 2030
£22,230 per year (£19/hour) | 22.5 hours per week (equivalent of £37,000 FTE)
We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager with a background in the charity, community or public sector to support the day-to-day running of a small, impactful CIC.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys improving systems, managing staff, and supporting frontline services working with diverse communities.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee delivery across multiple funded programmes
- Manage and support frontline staff
- Maintain systems, compliance (including safeguarding & GDPR)
- Lead monitoring, reporting and service improvement
- Work with partners including NHS and local authorities
About you:
- Strong experience in operations/service management in a VCSE, community or public sector setting
- Confident managing people and supporting complex frontline work
- Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and service quality
- Organised, proactive and comfortable working in a small team
This role may not suit you if:
- You are looking for a corporate or purely strategic role
- You don’t have experience in community or frontline services
Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026
DBS required
Applications that do not demonstrate relevant sector experience in the supporting statement may not be shortlisted.
To apply please read the full job description and complete the application form:
Job Description Operation Manager
Application Form Operations Manager
Social Navigator/ Outreach Youth Worker
Fixed term: July 2026 – July 2030
£13,218.40 per year (£12.71/hour) | 20 hours per week (equivalent of £24,791.50 FTE)
We’re looking for an Outreach Youth Worker / Social Navigator with direct experience supporting autistic young people or those with a learning disability to deliver one-to-one, community-based support within a small, purpose-driven CIC.
This role is ideal for someone who is relationship-focused, person-led, and confident supporting young people with complex needs in real-life settings (not just group or centre-based work).
The role
You’ll work directly with young people aged 14–25, providing long-term, person-led support to help them:
- Build confidence and independence
- Navigate services (education, health, housing)
- Advocate for themselves and make informed choices
- Access opportunities in their community
What you’ll be doing
- Providing1:1 outreach support in community settings
- Supporting young people in meetings, decisions and systems
- Delivering group activities and workshops when appropriate
- Helping young people build independence and self-advocacy
- Working with families and community networks
- Keeping accurate records and contributing to reporting
- Using trauma-informed, culturally competent approaches
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has direct experience working with autistic young people and/or those with a learning disability (professional or lived experience)
- Is confident building trusting, long-term relationships with young people
- Understands person-led, strengths-based and rights-based work
- Can adapt communication styles to different needs and backgrounds
- Has a good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Is comfortable working flexibly in community settings (not just office-based)
This role may not be for you if
- You are not comfortable working one-to-one with young people in community settings
- You do not have experience supporting young people with additional needs
Desirable experience
- SEND, EHCPs or transitions to adulthood
- Group facilitation or peer support
- Working across cultures or with multilingual communities
- Lived experience of disability, neurodivergence or caring
Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026
DBS required
Applications that do not demonstrate relevant sector experience in the supporting statement may not be shortlisted.
To apply please read the full job description and complete the application form: