Job summary
Social Communication Support Worker - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Band 4
We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to take up this challenging, rewarding and key position within a specialist ASD service within Rampton Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of a unique service working with complex and challenging patients with dual diagnoses of ASD and LD
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with Autism as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of safe, secure, caring, effective and responsive nursing service, operating within a multi-disciplinary environment which embraces eclectic treatment models.
You will be required to work a flexible rota system which includes a combination of day and night shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
You will be supported in your professional and personal development through the Trusts Appraisal system and be provided with clinical and managerial supervision to fulfil your role effectively.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve:
- Developing person centred working relationships with individuals, utilising Autism specific approaches and evidence-based methods
- Actively supporting the communication style and programme prescribed for any individual.
- Developing, with the wider team, the structure and routine required to best support the needs of the individual.
- Through training, mentoring, self-reflection and experiences, developing an empathetic approach to supporting the needs of individuals.
- Supporting the development of excellent Autism practise as well as the achievement and retention of Autism Accreditation
- Supporting individuals through behaviours that may challenge, understanding the function of the behaviour to the individual, supporting the development of PBS plans and following plans effectively to limit the impact of the behaviour on the individual's lives.
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Working for our organisation
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team contributing to the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients who present a grave and immediate risk to others. Participate as a member of the nursing team in delivering, monitoring and evaluating individual care / treatment plans and collaborate with other disciplines as required.
Fundamental aspects of role:
- To help with the development of resources and materials that are ASD friendly
- To take part in team meetings and to help staff understand ASD related care and support needs.
- To support in the development and monitoring of Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- To help promote effective communication for patients with ASD
- To help to evaluate patients progress
- To support patients in accessing vocational, recreational and educational activities
- To support with assessing sensory needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team contributing to the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients who present a grave and immediate risk to others. Participate as a member of the nursing team in delivering, monitoring and evaluating individual care / treatment plans and collaborate with other disciplines as required.
Fundamental aspects of role:
- To help with the development of resources and materials that are ASD friendly
- To take part in team meetings and to help staff understand ASD related care and support needs.
- To support in the development and monitoring of Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- To help promote effective communication for patients with ASD
- To help to evaluate patients progress
- To support patients in accessing vocational, recreational and educational activities
- To support with assessing sensory needs
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to physically participate in the Management of Violence and Aggression training and its implementation in practice
- Occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort throughout the period of work to respond to incidents
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant ASD training
- GCSE English Language or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject ie Health and Social Care
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training to enhance service delivery as required
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of working with individuals with ASD and associated challenges within a health care setting
- Experience of working with mentally disordered offenders
- Experience of adapting programs or materials for individuals with a range of ASD support needs
Desirable
- Evidence of delivery of training to support others
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of communication skills including the ability to adapt communication for people with ASD support needs
- Effective communication and liaison with all members of the MDT
- Commitment to the benefits of training and clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information to mentally disordered offenders with identified additional communication support needs using a range of skills and materials
- Ability to directly influence the development of a care environment that is responsive to the needs of individuals with ASD by supporting the acquisition of skills in other team members
- Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic with the ability to be flexible
- Developed observation skills with the ability to record and report physical / mental health changes or any other concerns / observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload
- Computer Literate
Contractual requirement
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to physically participate in the Management of Violence and Aggression training and its implementation in practice
- Occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort throughout the period of work to respond to incidents
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant ASD training
- GCSE English Language or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject ie Health and Social Care
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training to enhance service delivery as required
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of working with individuals with ASD and associated challenges within a health care setting
- Experience of working with mentally disordered offenders
- Experience of adapting programs or materials for individuals with a range of ASD support needs
Desirable
- Evidence of delivery of training to support others
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of communication skills including the ability to adapt communication for people with ASD support needs
- Effective communication and liaison with all members of the MDT
- Commitment to the benefits of training and clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information to mentally disordered offenders with identified additional communication support needs using a range of skills and materials
- Ability to directly influence the development of a care environment that is responsive to the needs of individuals with ASD by supporting the acquisition of skills in other team members
- Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic with the ability to be flexible
- Developed observation skills with the ability to record and report physical / mental health changes or any other concerns / observations of incidents or events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload
- Computer Literate
Contractual requirement
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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.
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.
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).
