Autism East Midlands

Adult Service Manager Salary: 46,947.24 Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you a passionate and experienced leader looking for an opportunity to positively impact the lives of autistic adults? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Adult Service Manager to lead and develop a high-quality adult service that empowers individuals to achieve their goals, maximise their independence, and live fulfilling lives. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine operational leadership with strategic development, ensuring our services remain person-centred, responsive, and aspirational. About the Role As an Adult Service Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of a defined adult service. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding support that is tailored to individual needs and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for the people we support. You will play a key role in developing innovative services that encourage personal growth, independence, and community participation, while ensuring services remain compliant with statutory, regulatory, and commissioning requirements. As a member of the Operational Management Group, you will report to a member of the Senior Management Team and work collaboratively with colleagues across Adult Services to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. The role also includes participation in the Adult Service Manager on-call rota. Key Responsibilities Provide effective leadership and management of a defined adult service. Drive the development and delivery of high-quality, person-centred support. Ensure services are responsive to the needs of individuals, families, commissioners, and stakeholders. Manage service budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money and sustainable service delivery. Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory standards, and contractual requirements. Lead service improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes and experiences for the people we support. Develop positive relationships with commissioners, external partners, and key stakeholders. Monitor performance, quality, and service outcomes through robust data collection, analysis, and audit processes. Support a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and excellence within your teams. About You You will be an experienced manager with a passion for delivering high-quality adult social care services and a proven ability to lead teams through change, growth, and continuous improvement. Why Join Us? Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day. Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to excellence. Work alongside passionate and supportive colleagues. Contribute to the development of innovative and aspirational services. Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Marketing and Communications Officer £37500 (FTE) 18 hours per week 2 year fixed term Based between Creswell and Ilkeston initially AEM is the leading regional autism charity in the East Midlands. We are looking for a creative and proactive Marketing and Communications Officer to lead content creation and platform growth for a new social enterprise, while linking into our existing charitable activities. This is a hands-on role focused on producing high-impact content across social media accounts. You will help to shape brand voice and be involved with creative execution and strategy, building engaged communities, and delivering measurable results. You will be responsible for planning and producing content, leading videography (filming, directing, editing), and managing end-to-end social media campaigns. The role also involves analysing performance, optimising content, and ensuring all activity aligns with wider marketing and business objectives. You will have proven experience managing social media accounts for brands, with a strong understanding of what drives engagement and growth. You are confident behind the camera as well as in editing, with solid videography skills using tools such as CapCut or Adobe Premiere. You are both creative and data-driven able to spot trends, generate ideas, and use performance insights to continuously improve content and campaigns. You are comfortable maintaining clear messaging while adapting tone and style where needed. Highly organised and self-motivated, you are confident working independently and taking ownership of your workload. You are willing to be on-site regularly to capture real-time content and bring fresh ideas to life. All interviews are to take place in person at our Creswell Head Office What we offer: • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days) • Extensive induction with autism specialist training • Generous occupational sick pay • Free initial DBS Check • Employer pension scheme • Friendly and supportive work environment • Flexible working • Excellent career progression • Refer a friend scheme • Access to counselling • Access to legal and financial support

Locations: 1 vacancy for the Kirkby in Ashfield Family Support Hubs Hours; 6 hours per month working flexibly. Hourly rate: 14.46 per hour Apply now! We are pleased to announce the seventh year in running our Family Support Hubs. The Hubs l provide a regular meeting point for families affected by autism, where they can access activities for children, as well as offer support, specialist training and advice for the parents and carers that attend. If you have experience of being involved with services that support families and children with autism and you would like to work flexibly, these may be the roles for you. The posts offer the opportunity to be involved in this exciting project. Hub Co-ordinators will work closely with and under the direction of the Parent Engagement Co-ordinator to maintain and develop these services. Some knowledge of these local areas would be advantageous. Autism East Midlands is the largest specialist autism charity in the East Midlands and has been supporting people affected by autism for 50 years. What we offer: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days) Extensive induction with autism specialist training Paid job related qualifications during employment Generous occupational sick pay Free initial DBS Check Employer pension scheme Friendly and supportive work environment Flexible working Excellent career progression Refer a friend scheme Access to counselling Access to legal and financial support Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave Alternatively, you can request an application pack by calling (phone number removed). Only completed application forms will be accepted for consideration. Please ensure you state on your application which location(s) are of interest to you.

Locations: 1 vacancy for the Nottingham City Family Support Hubs Hours; 6 hours per month working flexibly. Hourly rate: 14.46 per hour Apply now! We are pleased to announce the seventh year in running our Family Support Hubs. The Hubs l provide a regular meeting point for families affected by autism, where they can access activities for children, as well as offer support, specialist training and advice for the parents and carers that attend. If you have experience of being involved with services that support families and children with autism and you would like to work flexibly, these may be the roles for you. The posts offer the opportunity to be involved in this exciting project. Hub Co-ordinators will work closely with and under the direction of the Parent Engagement Co-ordinator to maintain and develop these services. Some knowledge of these local areas would be advantageous. Autism East Midlands is the largest specialist autism charity in the East Midlands and has been supporting people affected by autism for 50 years. What we offer: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days) Extensive induction with autism specialist training Paid job related qualifications during employment Generous occupational sick pay Free initial DBS Check Employer pension scheme Friendly and supportive work environment Flexible working Excellent career progression Refer a friend scheme Access to counselling Access to legal and financial support Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave Alternatively, you can request an application pack by calling (phone number removed). Only completed application forms will be accepted for consideration. Please ensure you state on your application which location(s) are of interest to you.

Maintenance Person (Joinery & General Maintenance) Location: Various sites across the East Midlands Salary: £26,040.38 per annum Contract: 37 hours Monday to Friday Autism East Midlands are currently looking to recruit a Maintenance Person to join our busy team. The post holder will be involved in the repair, servicing and construction (where applicable) of a variety of fixtures, fittings and equipment together with buildings and site maintenance. The estate covers 16 sites each with its own unique identity We are seeking candidates, who have good communication skills and a friendly and focused approach. The successful candidate will have a background in property maintenance or construction with experience in carrying out a variety of maintenance and repair work to a professional standard. You will be capable of making decisions in the absence of the Estates Manager & Team leader If you live in Nottingham Mansfield or Worksop, you would be ideally located As a Maintenance Person, you will ideally hold a relevant maintenance qualification (e.g. joinery, basic plumbing, electrical & health and safety, etc.). The Maintenance Person must have a thorough understanding of the potential risks to health, safety and welfare encountered in maintenance work and you ll be willing to undertake additional training to further your knowledge and skills. A full UK driving license is essential for the role. Successful candidates will be professional in their approach to demonstrating courteous behaviour in the execution of their duties. This post is subject to completing a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and receipt of two satisfactory references. Key Responsibilities Carry out joinery and carpentry repairs, installations, and improvements. Undertake general building maintenance across multiple sites. Repair and maintain fixtures, fittings, doors, windows, flooring, and furniture. Complete basic plumbing, decorating, and minor building works as required. Identify and report maintenance issues, recommending practical solutions. Ensure all work is completed safely, professionally, and to a high standard. Support site improvement and refurbishment projects. Work independently and make informed decisions when required. What We're Looking For Experience in joinery, carpentry, property maintenance, or construction. Practical skills across a range of maintenance disciplines. A commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship Good problem-solving abilities and the confidence to work independently. A strong awareness of health and safety requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A full UK driving licence. We offer: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total) Comprehensive induction and autism-specific training Paid job-related qualifications and ongoing development Generous occupational sick pay Employer pension scheme Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Access to legal and financial wellbeing support Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Blue Light Card scheme access Friendly and supportive team environment Excellent opportunities for career progression

HR Advisor We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join one of the largest registered autism specific charities in the East Midlands who wants to have a positive impact on people s lives. The role is fast paced and ever changing. We are seeking a dynamic, engaging and personable individual to play a key role in providing a high-quality generalist HR support service to our managers and employees. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Professional who thrives in a fast paced and ever-changing environment. Based at Worksop, and reporting to the HR Manager, you will be the first point of call for HR queries and provide advice on employee relation matters, to Managers and Senior Managers to help them resolve their cases and to assist in internal investigations. You will make regular face to face visits to the managers in our services to assist in embedding a positive HR culture across the organisation. Taking ownership of processes such as absence management will allow the individual to grow within the role and progress within the department. You will be educated to Level 5 CIPD (or have relevant experience) and have an up to date understanding and application of employment related legislation and HR practices. Key responsibilities To lead investigations into conduct, capability and grievance matters. To lead on absence management ensuring policies are followed, providing data and information to HR Manager in support of absence management activity. Being responsible for reviewing contracts and change in circumstances letters produced by the HR Administrator. Generating management information and reports using the HR system reporting tools as required and directed by the HR Lead. Design and deliver HR related training and learning tools for managers and colleagues. Undertake activity that supports continued professional development, learning and improved ways of working individually and for the HR department as a whole. In return we offer: Generous occupational sick pay 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days) Extensive induction with autism specialist training Paid job related qualifications during employment Free initial DBS Check Employer pension scheme Friendly and supportive work environment Excellent career progression Refer a friend scheme Access to counselling Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

As part of a supportive staff team, you will have a passion for improving the lives for autistic pupils and their families. You will have a commitment to planning and delivering engaging lessons and you will engage with a wide range of professionals, including therapists to ensure all pupils are reaching their full potential. Are you a caring professional looking for a new experience in a unique environment. Sutherland House School is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school has an Ofsted rating of Good. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Previous experience with autistic pupils or teaching in an additional need s environment is desirable however full training and support will be given. Please note: only completed application forms will be considered for shortlisting. Autism East Midlands is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.