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Current vacancies
We are always happy for the right candidate to join our small and dynamic team!
All positions involving working with autistic children and adults will require:
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Professional experience of working with autistic children/adults.
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A satisfactory DBS check (police check).
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Two satisfactory employer references.
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Safeguarding training, or willingness to attend Safeguarding training, on recruitment.
Casual Youth Support Workers
update: recruitment has been paused until 31 march 2026
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Flexible casual work – choice of work available.
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£12.50 - £13.20 per hour (depending on experience and successful completion of probation period. Pay review expected in April 2026)
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We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Youth Support Workers to support our youth work with young people who are autistic without a Learning Disability.
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Summer and Easter school holidays: Help us provide fun and sociable activities such as gaming, horse-riding, laser tag, axe throwing, and archery! You will support young people aged 8 – 18 who are fun-loving, engaging and autistic without a Learning Disability.
Work is available Monday – Friday at various times and locations across Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Didcot, and Banbury. You will be given advance notice of the work available, asked for your availability, and allocated work according to your availability and our need.
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Term-time: Occasional work to provide staff cover at our youth groups in Oxford and Wolvercote. Work is available on occasional Wednesday evenings, Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
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Professional experience of working with young people in a group setting is essential. It is essential that you can communicate effectively with young autistic young people, possess good social skills, participate in busy and active play and leisure activities, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Closing Date: Recruitment has been paused.
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To Apply
Recruitment has been paused. If you would like to express your interest in future vacancies, please download the Job Description below and refer to the person specification criteria. If you meet the criteria we are looking for, then please send us your CV and a cover letter to demonstrate how your experience matches the personal specification. The cover letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4. Send your CV and cover letter to Gita Lobo, Chief Executive Officer, at gita@afso.org.uk​
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Enquiries
If you have a specific query about a vacancy or have difficulty accessing the job description or application form, please contact Gita Lobo, Chief Executive Officer, on gita@afso.org.uk or tel: 07929 379125.