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Chief Executive Officer
With an energised Board full of strategic ambition, and a team with a deep understanding of the community we are here to serve, we are seeking an inspiring, dynamic and visionary individual to join us as our new Chief Executive Officer, to build on our success, and lead CAAS into the future.
CAAS is in a really brilliant position – we are stable financially, we have a great team of around 40 staff who are extremely experienced and passionate about the support we provide, and we have just developed our new strategy, which places client voice and effective partnerships firmly at the heart of our work into the future.
We are looking for someone with a passion for the work we do with ADHD and autistic people, who has a track record of effective working at a senior leadership level, who thrives in a busy, varied environment, and who lead with kindness and inclusivity.
To find out more about the role, please check out our recruitment pack, and the job description linked below. If you’d like to discuss the role informally, please contact Kay D’Cruz, current CEO, at kay@adhdandautism.org.
Terms:
Ideally we would like the candidate to work between 28 to 35hrs per week (35hrs per week is full time here at CAAS).
Salary is ~£65k Full Time Equivalent (so will be pro-rata’d according to actual hours worked).
Applications can be made by sending in a completed application form (linked below) along with a supporting statement (which should be between 1-2 sides of A4) that covers how you meet the requirements of the role. Applications should be received by 10am on Monday 17th November, first interviews will take place on Wed 26th November.
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Join the Board of Trustees at CAAS
We’re recruiting up to four new Trustees to join our Board! We’re looking for people who are passionate about inclusion, mental wellbeing, and building a more neuro-affirming community.
You don’t need to have been a trustee before, we’ll support you with a full induction and ongoing training. What matters most is your commitment to our mission and your willingness to contribute to thoughtful, inclusive decision-making.
We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
- HR & Legal
- Digital & IT
- Marketing & Communications
- Or lived experience of ADHD or autism
We also hope that one of the new trustees will take on the role of Chair in the future, so if you have leadership experience and are interested in helping guide the Board, we’d love to hear from you.
Time commitment: ~8 meetings/year + optional involvement in events or working groups. Meetings mostly online, with one in-person strategy session per year.
We particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority communities, or identify as being from disadvantaged socio-economic groups. If you have any questions, or would like to find out more, please contact kay@adhdandautism.org.
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting letter which is no longer than 2 sides of A4 long, to kay@adhdandautism.org. Your supporting statement should cover why you are interested in applying for the role, and how you fit the role and person specification.
Deadline for applications is 31st October, and interviews will take place in 2nd week of November.
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Specialist Adult ADHD & Autism Advisor
We are delighted to be recruiting for a specialist adult ADHD & autism advisor role, focused on providing one2one and group based support for ADHD & autistic adults. You don’t need to have any knowledge of or experience of ADHD or autism, but you do need to be organised, efficient, enjoy completing lots of different types of work every day and also feel confident working with a high volume of different people every week. We think this role would suit someone who has worked as a social worker, a teacher or a Social Prescriber. It is an incredibly rewarding and interesting role, working in a kind and happy team.
Depending on the groups being delivered, some evening and weekend work will be required, and the times of work may differ each week depending on what projects are running. Some of the work can be carried out at home, but some needs to be in the office, and some on location in NW London, so your flexibility is crucial.
Terms:
Ideally we would like the candidate to work around 22 to 25hrs per week, however we’re looking for the right person, so if you have a difference preference for hours, please just let us know. Salary is £32k-£33k Full Time Equivalent (so will be pro-rata’d according to actual hours worked).
If you want to work somewhere where you’ll be valued, enjoy a varied workload, and additionally have the ability to work both professionally and flexibly, then please apply by sending your completed application form, along with a short covering note, to helen@adhdandautism.org by 10am on Monday 20th October.
Click on the links below to apply.
***Please Note: If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the application closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re unfortunately unable to respond to everyone individually. Thank you for considering a role with us — we genuinely value your interest and hope you’ll consider applying for future opportunities.***
Why Work for CAAS?
As such, we offer:
- An agile working policy that allows you to build your desired pattern of working with your manager – are you a lark or an owl?
- Hybrid working – time together and apart
- A paid lunch break, with staff encouraged to take a break, either with their colleagues or alone, whatever suits you best
- A short working week – a full-time pattern at CAAS is 35hrs per week, and once you take off your paid lunch break, you only have to work 32.5hrs a week as a full-time member of staff
- Your birthday day off! Who wants to work on their birthday, after all?
…so we are also pleased that we:
- Offer paid sickness leave which is better than statutory requirements
- Offer holiday leave which is better than statutory requirements, at 5 weeks plus bank holidays per year (pro rata for part time staff)
- Provide paid emergency, dependent and compassionate leave
- Determine our salaries by benchmarking to the market each year
- Are a London Living Wage accredited employer and have signed up to the Show the Salary pledge
As such, we will ensure that you will have:
- Regular supervision for all client facing staff
- Regular case management meetings for all client facing staff
- Regular team meetings for all staff
- Regular one2one meetings with your line manager to discuss how you are doing
- Regular staff updates to keep you informed and involved
- An annual staff survey so that we can learn from you and make improvements
- Skilled line managers, helping you work at your best
This includes:
- A culture of respect and care for one another
- Genuine connection to cause – knowing we make a difference!
- Staff social and wellbeing initiatives
- Learning and development opportunities, including scheduled all-staff L&D slots
- Many staff who are trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Reasonable adjustments and sensory support
- Nice coffee machines and a selection of teas and coffees
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, with an online GP service and support and advice on a wide range of topics from finances to diet to addiction
- Employee discount programme, for cheaper purchasing of electronic and leisure goods/activities
Don’t take our word for it! In our most recent staff survey, 100% of our staff said they would recommend CAAS as a place to work, and we received feedback like this:
“CAAS is the most staff-friendly place that I have worked in. You feel that you are an individual. Staff leadership, management and colleagues are incredibly supportive. My experience of working with CAAS has been so positive. Thank you.”
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