Join the Family Support Team at CAAS
Family Support Worker
35 hours / week (with potential for reduced hours during school holidays)
£33,000 FTE
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Family Support Team. This role will suit someone with experience supporting parents and carers of ADHD and autistic children and young people, who is highly organised and shares our passion for making a difference.
In this role, you will join the CAAS Family Support Team as we work to educate, empower and improve quality of life for neurodivergent individuals, their families, and the communities they live in. We work in a variety of settings, so a flexible approach is essential. Some evening or weekend work may be required depending on scheduled sessions.
About the Role
Work collaboratively with professionals to share best practice, support reasonable adjustments, and contribute to developing autism-aware communities.
Provide specialist advice, information and support to families through one-to-one appointments.
Facilitate groups, courses and workshops which help parents understand ADHD and autism.
Signpost families to appropriate services and resources across North-West London.
Work collaboratively with professionals to share best practice, support reasonable adjustments, and contribute to developing autism-aware communities.
What We Are Looking For
Someone with a genuine passion for supporting neurodivergent children and families.
Strong organisational, IT and communication skills.
The ability to offer empathetic, strengths-based support.
Lived experience as a parent or carer of a neurodivergent child is highly valued at CAAS
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A brief covering statement outlining your interest and suitability for the role
- Your CV & Application Form
Please submit your application to recruitment@adhdandautism.org by Sunday 20th September 2026 at midnight.
The Centre for ADHD and Autism Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check.
Diversity and Inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority communities, or identify as being from lower socio-economic groups. If you have any questions, or would like to find out more, please contact recruitment@adhdandautism.org.
Questions before applying?
We would be happy to have an informal discussion about the role.