Autism Training Coodinator in Chelmsford

Fixed Term, Full Time

£48,121 to £56,612 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: Monday 29th June

Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months. Note: This is a hybrid‑working role contractually based in Chelmsford. The role allows for some home‑working with a requirement to attend the office once a month, in line with business need.

The Role

ECC has embarked upon a programme of change for provision and services with the ambition to improve the outcomes of children and young people with SEND. Our vision is to identify and assess need at an earlier stage and to provide appropriate and impactful support without high dependence on statutory services. ECC holds the licences for delivering the Autism Education Trust in schools, alongside developing and delivering an extensive training programme to support schools to meet the needs of young people and their families. All the training programmes use established training courses, bespoke materials and provide frameworks for assessment. This role will be integral to the effective analysis, design, and coordination of Autism training as directed by the SEND Strategic Lead for Autism.

The role requires experience of working as a professional within the field of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), with expertise in developing and coordinating training and resources based on research and evidence, to improve outcomes for children and young people with ASC.

The Opportunity

• Operational planning and performance review to maintain exceptional service delivery and ensure the political objectives and priorities of the council are met.
• Working collaboratively within and across functions to think commercially and support the delivery of best possible outcomes for our customers on a financially sustainable basis.
• Maintaining and nurturing collaborative relationships with other teams in the function and external organisations that support the delivery of annual plans.
• Implementing changes and continually evaluating service to improve the area of work, while maintaining the highest possible levels of service quality.
• Managing complex issues and resources to meet the needs of customers and deliver the best possible outcomes.
• Effective utilisation of digital technologies and innovation across the function.
• Ensuring equality and diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken.
• Using professional expertise to translate goals and plans into ways of working that comply with relevant legislation and statutory requirements and manage an appropriate level of risk.
• Delivering exemplar customer interactions to individuals and communities which support strong relationships and a reputation for achieving outcomes and resolving issues.

Accountabilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills in order to roll out and lead delivery of training programmes across Essex.
• Oversee, quality‑assure, coordinate and support training across a team of training delivery partners.
• Have a county‑wide responsibility and oversight to ensure that teams are supporting early‑years settings and schools to embed the Autism Education Trust (AET) frameworks.
• Support building capacity and supporting the inclusion of autistic children and young people within mainstream settings.
• Evaluate and report to stakeholders on the effectiveness and impact of the training that has been delivered across the county.
• Coordinate and support quadrant teams to implement an internal training programme that supports a common language and understanding of autism among professionals.
• Lead and develop communities of practice among professionals working and supporting autistic children, young people, and their families.
• Lead accountability to a steering group of stakeholders who will oversee the roll‑out and implementation of the training programmes across the County and East of England Region.
• Maintain a collaborative and positive working relationship with the partner organisations, key stakeholders, including autistic children and young people and their families/carers.
• Use insight and evidence for continuous improvement in systems, processes and delivery of the programme.
• Identify and implement processes and structures for the longer‑term sustainability of the training programmes in Essex.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance‑management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to RQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) with a SEND or teaching qualification, or equivalent by experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Strong ability to lead the delivery of autism advice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver training and development to a range of professionals.
• Strong commitment to creating outstanding autistic specialist provision.
• Proficient experience of having provided autism advice, coaching or mentoring to professionals and families or carers.
• Able to build collaborative and strong influential relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to drive cultural, strategic and operational change, in a collaborative way.

Benefits

Once you secure your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

Requirements

The role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, you must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) if your role requires a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.

Equality and Diversity

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We also commit to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.