Diagnostic Admin Volunteer

Job Introduction

Autism Anglia is the leading autism charity in East Anglia. Our vision is to create an accepting society where autistic people are understood, able to access opportunities and fulfil their potential.

Autism Anglia’s gold standard ASD Diagnostic Service has been established since October 2019, and has expanded to include ADHD assessment and diagnosis.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diagnostic Admin Volunteer to join the team at Head Office. 

• Location: Autism Anglia, 59 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1QF
• Hours: 4-14 hours per week
• Salary: Voluntary role (you will be paid for any out of pocket expenses)

The service is expanding and welcomes application for volunteers to contribute further administration support for data analysis of pre-assessment screening, data management, and quality control. There is also the potential to provide initial information to clinicians,  gather enhanced information relating to recommendations, and some elements of proof reading. This role would benefit from someone who has personal background with neurodiversity particularly autism/ADHD, sensitivity to a range of client circumstances, and good data and/or literacy skills. 

This support will help us to positively impact the lives of adults with autism and ADHD supporting their diagnostic journey and providing high quality timely interactions and information.

The Volunteer Role:

• Administrate the pre-diagnostic screening process;
• Responding to client enquiries and requests for information from other external sources;
• Use of the charity’s database, file management and spreadsheets to record information including recommendations;
• Ensuring client receives timely and accurate information;
• Working within the team to deliver high quality support;
• Provide input to manager to monitor work progress or escalate issues.
• To be familiar with Autism Anglia’s policies and procedures, especially those relating to Safeguarding.

Applications are welcome from volunteers with the following:

• Familiarity with MS office
• Experience within diagnostics and/or psychology 
• Students completing or have completed degree in subject matter looking for experience within Diagnostics or an admin/data role
• Have previously undertaken an Undergraduate degree
• Previous experience, or qualification/training in autism/ADHD or similar

 To apply:

Apply now by clicking on the link below or contact Jenny Walshe on 01206 577 678 OR email Recruitment@autism-anglia.org.uk to arrange a confidential discussion.

Autism Anglia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Autism Anglia is positive about inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals who can meet the requirements of the volunteer position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to support them.