Outreach and Support Worker - Adult Autism Service (East Cheshire)
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
This is an exciting new opportunity for 2 Outreach and Support Workers within our Adult Autism Service, who will be based at Space4Autism in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
You will be working to support adults from the age of 16 or 18 years upwards (depending on locality) who are autistic or who are on the waiting list for an autism assessment.
These new posts will work directly in partnership with local autism hubs and relevant third sector partners (charities, community interest and not-for-profit organisations) to develop and deliver improved support in the community under the direction of qualified practitioners and provide follow-up support to bespoke interventions.
We would welcome applications from people with lived experience and will look to offer support with the application and recruitment process.
Although these are full time posts of 37.5hrs per week, we would consider applications for part-time working on an individual basis - just ask for more information about this.
Main duties of the job
Under guidance and support you will-
* Work under the direction of qualified practitioners providing follow-up support to bespoke interventions.
* Provide basic information, advice, guidance and training to other health professionals supporting autistic adults.
* Work to reduce the barriers faced by autistic adults when accessing mainstream services and encourage the knowledge base and skill set of other commissioned services in providing reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act.
You will work with colleagues, including lived experience advisors, to develop and maintain resources for autistic adults and adults referred for an assessment as well as health and social care staff.
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience - lived experience will be considered
* Willing to work towards NVQ3 or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
* Knowledge of autism and associated traits
* Knowledge of Mental Health issues
* Knowledge of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions
Experience
* Experience of working with or supporting adults
* Experience of working in a team setting AND/OR
* Actively participating in a group setting AND/OR
* Advocating on behalf of other people
* Experience of working in a health, care or education setting
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.
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Operational manager - Adult Autism and Adult ADHD
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