Job summary We are pleased to announce a fixed term vacancy within CYP Autism Intensive Support Service which covers Lancashire and South Cumbria Area - Lancashire, Blackpool and Fylde Coast, Morecambe Bay, South Cumbria and Blackburn with Darwen. The CYP Autism Intensive Support Service provides a multi-agency approach to supporting autistic children, young people and families/carers by delivering a co-ordinated, person-centred and outcome-focused approach to planning and supporting those who require additional and complex support. We welcome applicants with backgrounds including: Speech and Language/Occupational Therapy/Learning Disability to create a well-rounded team with a plethora of expertise. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team. We are a very caring team and pride ourselves in being creative and innovative and being driven to offer a service which is person centred. Every approach and intervention offered is designed to meet individual need and preference. Through this approach we are continually learning, developing and findings different ways of working, to meet the needs and wishes of the individuals we work with. For this reason we have team development sessions each week and each team member plays a vital role in sharing knowledge and information. Having a keenness to learn and a motivation to use and adapt your transferrable skillset is all that we ask you to bring. Main duties of the job The post holder will support the provision of a Children's Autism Intensive Support Team to individuals with autism and complex healthcare needs across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Your role will be to ensure that the person's health care needs are met and contractual agreements fulfilled. You will be a registered professional who will undertake appropriately delegated work. Providing a holistic and personalised approach, supporting the child and their families network. Provide intensive support to the whole family with the aim of enhancing their wellbeing, coping skills and resilience. Work with the child in a personalised way that maximises their motivations, values and interests to develop effective therapeutic rapport. Understand the child and families goals and work in personalised, flexible way to achieve them. Complete and/or contribute to robust multiagency risk assessments and risk management plans. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (subject to confirmation) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-SPS1339-MS Job locations Greenbank Centre 134-140 Ripon St Preston PR1 7LY Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Core Professional Qualification and registered with the appropriate professional body Desirable Relevant post registration Qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery Ability to support children who have autism on an individual and group basis Knowledge of contemporary autism policy Experience Essential Experience of working with children with Autism Experience of working as part of a MDT Experience working as an independent and autonomous practitioner managing own caseload Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Core Professional Qualification and registered with the appropriate professional body Desirable Relevant post registration Qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery Ability to support children who have autism on an individual and group basis Knowledge of contemporary autism policy Experience Essential Experience of working with children with Autism Experience of working as part of a MDT Experience working as an independent and autonomous practitioner managing own caseload 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Greenbank Centre 134-140 Ripon St Preston PR1 7LY Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)