Job Summary
We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000. The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply, please see attached document.
If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Practitioner to be a part of the Autism Diagnostic Assessment Pathway Team. You will join an established team of forward-thinking multi-disciplinary practitioners offering person-centred diagnostic assessment services.
The service has been designed to identify the strengths as well as the needs of each young person; supporting them to understand the diagnostic outcome and what it means for them. You will also be working with the local autism community hub. CWP are dedicated to working in partnership to ensure that the unique profile of each individual is understood, and support is tailored. You will be working as part of a team who are committed to improving the long-term outcomes for autistic young people and their families.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner role will help the team to deliver robust and timely autism assessment services.
To offer clinical and administrative support to the autism assessment pathway team, working under the supervision of case managers and pathway leads to deliver robust, timely, and person-centred autism assessment services.
To support in meeting the needs of the young people and families accessing the service.
To support young people aged 6-18 years and their families, to attend their health appointment.
To follow up the appointment with relevant professionals.
To support efficient pathway flow and effective communication.
To access and report relevant information.
To support with the co-creation of written and visual reports for diagnostic reviews and meaningful communication of outcomes.
To attend relevant meetings.
To work with the multi-disciplinary team of professionals to bring about the best possible assessment outcome for young people and families.
To support with collation and analysis of routinely collected data and outcome measures related to the experiences of people accessing our services.
You will be supported to agree a working pattern that suits you as well as the service. A flexible mix of in-person and remote working can be established. This allows the best possible service for families and the best possible work-life balance for members of the team.
About Us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Date posted
02 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
373-CYP1391
Job locations
Elm House
Lea Bank Close
Macclesfield
SK11 8HE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling 01244 393100.
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.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Knowledge of child-related legislation
* Ability to write, implement and evaluate Treatment plans.
* Knowledge of Child Protection workings and practice
Desirable
* Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches, e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy.
* Knowledge of mental health issues.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with adolescents.
* Experience of working in a team setting.
Desirable
* Experience of working within settings relevant to adolescents with additional needs including mental health needs.
* Experience of working with healthcare professionals / previous experience in the NHS.
* Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment.
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elm House
Lea Bank Close
Macclesfield
SK11 8HE
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