Autistic Adult Support Officer (South Eastern Trust)

Autism NI; Belfast; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Northern Ireland is seeking an Autistic Adult Support Officer to enhance support for newly diagnosed autistic adults. This role, part of the PACE project, focuses on connecting individuals to statutory and community services. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting the autistic community. The position is part-time at 30 hours a week with a contract until December 2030, offering a salary of £28,598 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Ability to link newly diagnosed autistic adults with relevant services.
• Excellent communication skills to provide support and signposting.
• Experience or understanding of autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff to connect autistic adults with community services.
• Provide support and knowledge to autistic individuals and their families.
• Engage in the PACE project activities.

Job description

Autistic Adult Support Officer (South Eastern Trust)

We are seeking to recruit an Autistic Adult Support Officer in the South Eastern Trust area (30 hours per week).

Autistic Adult Support Officer

• Job Title: Autistic Adult Support Officer
• Salary: £28,598 (pro rata 30 hours per week)
• Hours: 30 hours per week (fixed term contract to December 2030)
• Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 12 noon. Applications should be emailed to [e-mail]
• Interviews: Interviews will take place on Thursday 29th January 2026.

Location: Unit 3, Forestgrove Business Park, Newtownbreda Road, Belfast, BT8 6AW

Main purpose of job

The PACE Autistic Adults Support Officer (AASO) will work closely with the Autism NI staff team to link newly diagnosed autistic adults to relevant statutory, voluntary and community support services. The AASO will provide autistic adults with ‘signposting’, knowledge, support and will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of autistic people, their families and communities.

Attachments

• Job Description
• Application Form
• Autism NI Application Pack
• Employee Monitoring
• Declaration and Consent Form

Promoting Autistic Community Engagement (PACE) Project

This Project is made possible by a grant from the National Lottery and will be funded until December 2030.

Applicants who have applied for this position in the past are not eligible to apply again at this time.