Autism And Neurodiversity Consultant Fulltime
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Autism and Neurodiversity Consultant to join our team in supporting neurodivergent people, as they connect and learn from each other, and start out on and progress in careers.
Contract: Full-time, fixed term contract currently funded until 31st March 2023
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm
Location: Skainos, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast (Hybrid working)
Salary: £20-25k, depending on experience.
Specialisterne NI is a not-for-private-profit community interest company, which supports autistic people and people with other neurodivergent conditions to get ready for, secure, sustain and progress in careers. As part of the international Specialisterne network, we partner with leading employers internationally to work towards the goal of one million careers for autistic people and people with other neurodivergent conditions.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Autism and Neurodiversity Consultant to join our team in supporting neurodivergent people, as they connect and learn from each other, and start out on and progress in careers.
The Role
The aim of this role is to support participants, who are neurodivergent young people or adults, to feel more confident, experience reduced attitudinal and communication barriers and help participants feel more ready to meet employers, education, and training providers. You will connect with an exciting employer mentor network, many of whom are neurodivergent, who will inform the programme curriculum, ensuring participant’s learning pathways are relevant to their chosen career, and who will provide learning opportunities for participants.
Our successful candidates will also support our neurodivergent community to connect with and learn from each other through shared interests, so that participants feel more connected and confident, and improve wellbeing. This role will provide ongoing learning opportunities on Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, or Tourette’s Syndrome and how to best support neurodivergent people.
Essential Criteria
- Study in a relevant subject area at undergraduate or post graduate level (this includes currently studying or completed) e.g. Atypical Development, Psychology, Education, Sensory Integration, subject areas related to Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia. Other subject areas will also be considered in terms of relevance.
- Previous experience in and knowledge of Autism
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Ability to manage and organise your workload
- A driving licence or ability to travel to various locations across Belfast when required.
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of Autism.
- Previous experience in and knowledge of one or more of the following: ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia.
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia.
- Experience in supporting children, young people, or adults on the Autistic Spectrum or who have ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, or Dyslexia, to achieve the changes they want
- Experience in supporting people in small groups
- Experience in documentation of work according to quality standards.
To apply for this position, please forward an up-to-date C.V. clearly outlining how you meet the above criteria, to Sharon Didrichsen, Managing Director, by email: sharond@specialisterne.com, before the closing date of: 25 November 2022
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Autism And Neurodiversity Consultants (Part-Time- 2, 3 or 4 Days Per Week.)
We currently have an exciting opportunity for two Autism and Neurodiversity Consultants (Part-time) to join our team in supporting neurodivergent people, as they connect and learn from each other, and start out on and progress in careers. 2-4 days/week.
Contract: Full-time, fixed term contract currently funded until 31st March 2023
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm
Location: Skainos, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast (Hybrid working)
Salary: £20-25k, depending on experience.
Specialisterne NI is a not-for-private-profit community interest company, which supports autistic people and people with other neurodivergent conditions to get ready for, secure, sustain and progress in careers. As part of the international Specialisterne network, we partner with leading employers internationally to work towards the goal of one million careers for autistic people and people with other neurodivergent conditions.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Autism and Neurodiversity Consultant to join our team in supporting neurodivergent people, as they connect and learn from each other, and start out on and progress in careers.
The Role
The aim of this role is to support participants, who are neurodivergent young people or adults, to feel more confident, experience reduced attitudinal and communication barriers and help participants feel more ready to meet employers, education, and training providers. You will connect with an exciting employer mentor network, many of whom are neurodivergent, who will inform the programme curriculum, ensuring participant’s learning pathways are relevant to their chosen career, and who will provide learning opportunities for participants.
Our successful candidates will also support our neurodivergent community to connect with and learn from each other through shared interests, so that participants feel more connected and confident, and improve wellbeing. This role will provide ongoing learning opportunities on Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, or Tourette’s Syndrome and how to best support neurodivergent people.
Essential Criteria
- Study in a relevant subject area at undergraduate or post graduate level (this includes currently studying or completed) e.g. Atypical Development, Psychology, Education, Sensory Integration, subject areas related to Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia. Other subject areas will also be considered in terms of relevance.
- Previous experience in and knowledge of Autism
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Ability to manage and organise your workload
- A driving licence or ability to travel to various locations across Belfast when required.
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of Autism.
- Previous experience in and knowledge of one or more of the following: ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia.
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia.
- Experience in supporting children, young people, or adults on the Autistic Spectrum or who have ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, or Dyslexia, to achieve the changes they want
- Experience in supporting people in small groups
- Experience in documentation of work according to quality standards.
To apply for this position, please forward an up-to-date C.V. clearly outlining how you meet the above criteria, to Sharon Didrichsen, Managing Director, by email: sharond@specialisterne.com, before the closing date of: 25 November 2022
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Finance Officer (Part-time, 2 days per week)
Finance Officer
Contract: Part-time.
Hours of work: 15 hours per week, Monday – Friday (over any 2 days)
Location: Skainos, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast (Hybrid working)
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.
Specialisterne NI is a specialist consultancy that supports autistic and neurodivergent people to get ready for and secure careers. Our experience helps employers recruit and retain autistic and neurodivergent people, and grow diverse, effective teams.
We are currently seeking to bring on board an experienced Finance Officer / Accounting Technician, who will bring their finance and numeracy expertise to work alongside our busy team.
This role will involve ensuring that deadlines are met and to a high standard while assisting in the preparation of financial reports on a monthly and yearly basis, managing the accounts receivable and payable functions, and BACS payroll duties (13+ employees). Given the sector we operate in, preparing and submitting grant funding claims, liaising with funders, and maintaining budgets will also be a key aspect of this role.
Essential Criteria
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a finance role.
- Accounting Technician Qualification (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in working in the not-for-profit sector
- Experience in preparing management accounts and profit and loss for a board
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience using Sage
- Payroll experience
- Experience in preparation of grant claims
A full job description and personnel specification is available to download from our website.
If this role appeals to you and you are up for a new challenge, please forward an up-to-date C.V. clearly outlining how you meet the above criteria, to Sharon Didrichsen, Managing Director, by email: sharond@specialisterne.com, before the closing date of: 25 November 2022
For additional information regarding Specialisterne NI and/or about the position, visit specialisterneni.com or contact Sharon Didrichsen for a confidential chat on 07565 936191.
Specialisterne NI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Employment to this post is therefore subject to an Access NI Enhanced Check.
Specialisterne NI reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
Specialisterne NI is an equal opportunities employer.
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Autism And Neurodiversity Consultants (Bank)
We currently have exciting opportunities for Autism and Neurodiversity Consultants (Bank) to join our team in supporting neurodivergent people, as they connect and learn from each other, and start out on and progress in careers.
Autism and Neurodiversity Consultants (Bank)
Contract: Bank roles
Hours of work: Bank roles vary in terms of hours and duration, and are within the following hours: Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm
Location: Skainos, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast (Hybrid working)
Salary: £20-25k, depending on experience.
Specialisterne NI is a not-for-private-profit community interest company, which supports autistic people and people with other neurodivergent conditions to get ready for, secure, sustain and progress in careers. As part of the international Specialisterne network, we partner with leading employers internationally to work towards the goal of one million careers for autistic people and people with other neurodivergent conditions.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Autism and Neurodiversity Consultants (bank) to join our team in supporting neurodivergent people, as they connect and learn from each other, and start out on and progress in careers.
The Role
The aim of this is to support participants, who are neurodivergent young people or adults, to feel more confident, experience reduced attitudinal and communication barriers and help participants feel more ready to meet employers, education, and training providers. You will connect with an exciting employer mentor network, many of whom are neurodivergent, who will inform the programme curriculum, ensuring participant’s learning pathways are relevant to their chosen career, and who will provide learning opportunities for participants.
Our successful candidates will also support our neurodivergent community to connect with and learn from each other through shared interests, so that participants feel more connected and confident, and improve wellbeing. This role will provide ongoing learning opportunities on Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, or Tourette’s Syndrome and how to best support neurodivergent people.
Essential Criteria
- Study in a relevant subject area at undergraduate degree or post graduate level (this includes currently studying or completed) e.g. Atypical Development, Psychology, Education, Sensory Integration, subject areas related to Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia. Other subject areas will also be considered in terms of relevance.
- Previous experience in and knowledge of Autism
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Ability to manage and organise your workload
- A driving licence or ability to travel to various locations across Belfast when required.
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of Autism.
- Previous experience in and knowledge of one or more of the following: ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia.
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia.
- Experience in supporting children, young people, or adults on the Autistic Spectrum or who have ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, or Dyslexia, to achieve the changes they want
- Experience in supporting people in small groups
- Experience in documentation of work according to quality standards.
To apply for this position, please forward an up-to-date C.V. clearly outlining how you meet the above criteria, to Sharon Didrichsen, Managing Director, by email: sharond@specialisterne.com, before the closing date of: 26 September 2022
For additional information regarding Specialisterne NI and/or about the position, visit www.specialisterneni.com or contact Sharon Didrichsen for a confidential chat on 07565 936191.
Specialisterne NI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Employment to this post is therefore subject to an Access NI Enhanced Check.
Specialisterne NI reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
Selection & Short listing
- Applicants for the post of Autism and Neurodiversity Consultant will be assessed in accordance with the above criteria. The CV, outlining how they meet the set criteria, submitted will form part of the assessment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide evidence in this form and at assessment of how well they meet the criteria.
- Applicants will be shortlisted for interview only on the basis of information provided. Specialisterne will shortlist only those candidates who, from the information supplied, best demonstrate that the candidate meets the essential and, if required, the desirable criteria.
- Course subject areas will be examined further to determine relevance to the position being advertised. This will be used as an additional method of shortlisting.
- Specialisterne reserves the right if required to apply the above desirable criteria for shortlisting purposes, in the order in which they appear.
- Specialisterne may operate a reserve list for future vacancies (either at this level or lower levels) which may arise within Specialisterne. The reserve list is maintained for 6 months.
Specialisterne NI is an equal opportunities employer.
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Autism Services Coordinator
We are delighted to recruit for a new Autism Services Coordinator role, which presents an excellent opportunity to join a unique, not-for-private-profit organisation in Northern Ireland, at a key stage of growth.
Established in 2014, Specialisterne NI has a team of 13 consultants who support autistic and neurodivergent people to get ready for, secure and develop rewarding careers, and employers to recruit and develop the talents of autistic and neurodivergent people.
We are delighted to recruit for a new Autism Services Coordinator role which presents an excellent opportunity to join a unique, not-for-private-profit organisation in Northern Ireland, at a key stage of growth.
Autism Services Coordinator
Contract: Full-time, fixed term contract currently funded until 31st March 2025
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm
Location: Skainos, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast (Hybrid working)
Salary: £27,500-£32,500
Established in 2014, Specialisterne NI has a team of 13 consultants who support autistic and neurodivergent people to get ready for, secure and develop rewarding careers, and employers to recruit and develop the talents of autistic and neurodivergent people.
This is a new Autism Services Coordinator role which presents an excellent opportunity to join a unique, not-for-private-profit organisation in Northern Ireland, at a key stage of growth
The Role
Working as part of the leadership team, the Autism Services Co-ordinator will support the effective running of Specialisterne NI services for autistic people. The Autism Services Co-ordinator will work across business functions, to ensure optimal delivery of programmes which are co-designed with autistic and neurodivergent people.
Essential Criteria
- GCSE Maths and English (C grade or higher).
- Study in a relevant subject area at undergraduate degree or post graduate level (this includes currently studying or completed). Examples of relevant study include Autism, Psychology, Business Studies, and Human Resources.
- Experience in the VCSE sector.
- Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of Autism and/or neurodivergent conditions.
- Strong business acumen with advanced numeracy and excel skills and skills in statistical analysis and data analytics.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Ability to manage and organise your workload.
- A driving licence and access to own vehicle OR access to a reliable means of transport to travel to various locations across Belfast when required.
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrated in-depth interest in and knowledge of Autism and/or neurodivergent conditions.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Experience in liaising with business stakeholders.
- Experience in documentation of work according to quality standards.
To apply for this position, please forward an up-to-date C.V. clearly outlining how you meet the above criteria, to Sharon Didrichsen, Managing Director, by email: sharond@specialisterne.com, before the closing date of: 26 September 2022
For additional information regarding Specialisterne NI and/or about the position, visit www.specialisterneni.com or contact Sharon Didrichsen for a confidential chat on 07565 936191.
Specialisterne NI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Employment to this post is therefore subject to an Access NI Enhanced Check.
Specialisterne NI reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
Selection & Short listing
- Applicants for the post of Autism Services Co-ordinator will be assessed in accordance with the above criteria. The CV, outlining how they meet the set criteria, submitted will form part of the assessment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide evidence in this form and at assessment of how well they meet the criteria.
- Applicants will be shortlisted for interview only on the basis of information provided. Specialisterne will shortlist only those candidates who, from the information supplied, best demonstrate that the candidate meets the essential and, if required, the desirable criteria.
- Course subject areas will be examined further to determine relevance to the position being advertised. This will be used as an additional method of shortlisting.
- Specialisterne reserves the right if required to apply the above desirable criteria for shortlisting purposes, in the order in which they appear.
- Specialisterne may operate a reserve list for future vacancies (either at this level or lower levels) which may arise within Specialisterne. The reserve list is maintained for 6 months.
Specialisterne NI is an equal opportunities employer.
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Celebrating the Autistic Community at Specialisterne NI, now ages 8-60+ and launching a new summer programme!
With news today regarding the rate of autism in N Ireland, we celebrate the autistic community at Specialisterne, which highlights the contribution autistic people make to N Ireland. The autistic community at Specialisterne NI, from this week, includes autistic young people from the age of 8 to 60+!
Autistic young people at primary schools are now connecting to each other each week through play, autistic young people at secondary schools connect with each other at in-school and after-school groups, and our autistic and neurodivergent adult community meet up virtually and/or in-person, depending on preference!
Dot to Dot, the new primary school programme at Specialisterne NI, was inspired by members of our adult community, some of whom remember an adult following them around at school, and the next day being told they were autistic, and that was it. The idea is that if you are connected to other autistic people when you are diagnosed or realise you are autistic, you may not feel like you are the only person who is autistic, and working things out by yourself. You will also gain insight into the vibrant and diverse autistic community there is across N Ireland and the world, and learn from meeting older autistic young people at secondary schools, and autistic adult mentors, working across all types of and levels of careers.
If you are interested in joining the autistic community at Specialisterne, now is a good time! We have just launched our new primary school community, are inviting new schools to join our secondary school programme, have added in-person meet-ups, have a new ALL2gether at Work community across multiple companies, and we are planning an exciting summer activity programme!
For details see below, and/or contact Sharond@specialisterne.com
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