Job summary One part-time post of 26.25 hours, 0.7 wte. Cardiff and Vale Integrated Autism Service is very excited to be recruiting a part-time Band 4 Community Support Worker. The Integrated Autism Service is a multi-agency specialist autism service, and is one of 7 such services in Wales set up through Welsh Government funding to address gaps in service provision for autistic adults. The key aims of the service are to offer diagnostic and support services to autistic peopleand their carers whose needs would not otherwise be met by other services. As well as diagnostic assessments of autism for adults, the services offers individual and group interventions to autistic adults and their parents and carers. We also provide autism training, consultation and advice to professionals working with autistic people and often joint work with other services. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, skilled and experienced community worker with a passion for autism to be part of the Integrated Autism Service. The post holder will be working within a busy, highly skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The role involves the provision of relevant information, advice and assistance to autistic adults, and their parents and carers. The post holder will be trained in using the Spectrum Star to offer individual support to autistic adults using the service in goal setting and achieving meaningful outcomes. The IAS community workers take a lead role in the development and facilitation of IAS groups and workshops supported by the IAS clinicians. We are based in Penarth and provide our service to those living in across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Please see the job description and person specification for more details. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. For further information about the post / informal visit, please contact either Heidi Hook, IAS Team Manager onCAV.IASwales.nhs.ukor 07970 647820. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 001-PST096-1024 Job locations Avon House 19 Stanwell Road Penarth CF64 2EZ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 4 in Health Care qualification or relevant experience, knowledge and training working with autistic people. Or NVQ 3 PLUS additional training to Diploma level or equivalent. Motivated to complete further relevant training Desirable Formal qualification in areas relevant to post Community experience Experience Essential Experience of working with autistic people. Awareness of autism and associated differences Skills Essential Able to maintain accurate records IT literacy Excellent communication skills, ability to work within a team and autonomously. Desirable The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level personal qualities Essential Ability to work autonomously. Ability to work flexibly under close supervision Ability prioritise duties Able to travel across sites Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 4 in Health Care qualification or relevant experience, knowledge and training working with autistic people. Or NVQ 3 PLUS additional training to Diploma level or equivalent. Motivated to complete further relevant training Desirable Formal qualification in areas relevant to post Community experience Experience Essential Experience of working with autistic people. Awareness of autism and associated differences Skills Essential Able to maintain accurate records IT literacy Excellent communication skills, ability to work within a team and autonomously. Desirable The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level personal qualities Essential Ability to work autonomously. Ability to work flexibly under close supervision Ability prioritise duties Able to travel across sites Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Avon House 19 Stanwell Road Penarth CF64 2EZ Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)