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
apply now! wE are recruiting for the Easter holidays.
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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: We are currently recruiting for the Easter school holidays. Please apply as soon as possible.
Ongoing recruitment - we are always looking for more casual staff to join our team.
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To Apply
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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Saturday Youth Support Worker
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£13.20 per hour, 3.25 hours per week
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Saturdays, 9:30AM to 12:30PM
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Term-time only
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Wolvercote, Oxford
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Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026
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Join our fun and social youth group for 8 -12-year-olds who are autistic without a learning disability.
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Weekly working hours are Saturdays 9:30AM to 12:30PM during school term-time only (39 weeks per year).
An additional 15 minutes per week is provided for occasional planning.
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Professional experience in leading group work with young people aged 16 and over is essential. The successful candidate must be able to nurture and enable autistic young adults, be a good leader and mentor, be organised, and able to model and encourage good social skills, and work independently and responsibly with a sense of fun.
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To Apply
Please download the Job Description below and refer to the person specification. If you have the skills and experience we are looking then please apply. To apply, please submit a completed Application Form by the closing date. We will not accept CVs for this post.
Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026
Youth Group Leader (Wednesday evenings)
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£14.20 per hour, 4.75 hours per week
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Wednesdays, 6PM – 9:30PM, Term-time only.
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Cowley, Oxford
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Closing Date: Sunday 8 February 2026
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​A rewarding role managing our well-established and much-loved youth group for 18 to 25-year-olds who are autistic without a Learning Disability. The youth group provides a nurturing and empowering space for members to socialise, build confidence, friendships, independence, and be empowered with decision-making and a sense of agency and ownership within the group. Typically, the members attend mainstream college or employment and are seeking to become more independent and connected.
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You will coordinate the youth group and line manage one Youth Support Worker and a group of volunteers. You will enable young people to engage with peers, build friendships, become more independent, and organise and lead sessions themselves.
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Weekly working hours are Wednesdays 6PM – 9:30PM, during school term-time only (39 weeks per year). An additional 1.25 hours per week is provided for planning, admin, occasional staff meetings, or training – this additional time may be accrued and used when needed.
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Professional experience in leading group work with young people aged 16 and over is essential. The successful candidate must be able to nurture and enable autistic young adults, be a good leader adn mentor, be very organised, can model and encourage good social skills, and work independently and responsibly with a sense of fun.
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To Apply
Please download the Job Description below and refer to the person specification. If you have the skills and experience we are looking then please apply. To apply, please submit a completed Application Form by the closing date. We will not accept CVs for this post.
Closing Date: Sunday 8 February 2026
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.